KIERTEY GLORIA KORKOH
Big-Ada
Summary
A proficient physics student with a strong academic and practical background in nuclear and biomedical physics, as well as extensive understanding of health physics, medical physics, radiobiology, and biophysics. Competent in development and research. Capable of working together with other researchers or alone. Extensive research experience obtained while pursuing undergraduate studies. With an eager nature, I am able to face issues with a strong analytical approach, adapt to changing conditions, and set new goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Undergraduate Research Thesis
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Biophysics Assessment of Proximal Fibular Osteotomy
Internship Student
Richard Novati Hospital (Radiology and X-ray department)
Sogakope
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Application of radiation protection (used of Lead Apron, Collimation, use of the three cardinal signs (Distance, Time, and Shielding))
- The radiographic protections for chest - PA (only Ap if it’s a child or unable patient, Cervical – AP and lateral, lumbar and thoracic spine – Supine and Lateral, etc)
Project Research
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (Oncology and Radiotherapy Centre)
Kumasi
03.2023
- Quality Control Tests
- Treatment Planning for cancer patients
- External beam Radiotherapy
- Dosimetry
- Brachytherapy.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics with Biomedical Physics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi, GhanaSkills
- Radiation detection knowledge
- Solid interpersonal and communication skill
- Tutoring and mentoring
- Computer proficiency
- Team Oriented and collaborative
- Computer programming: Python, C
- Time management
- Reliable and Upstanding Work Ethics
Organizations
Physics Students Association Ghana (PHYSAG-KNUST)
Volunteeringactivities
Treasurer :
OPTICA - KNUST Student Chapter (Sept. 2024 to present)
SPIE - KNUST Student Chapter (Sept. 2024 to present)
General Secretary for Ada Youth,
Assistant secretary for Ada circuit Sunday school teachers
Presentations
- Medical Physics Presentation, 04/2023 - 08/2023, Kiertey Gloria Korkoh, Umar Shaibu, Moses Jackson, Sylivia Boateng, Shielding Design of Radiological Department (LINAC) At Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
- Medical Physics Presentation, 04/2023 - 08/2023, Kiertey Gloria Korkoh, Umar Shaibu, Moses Jackson, Sylivia Boateng, Wedge Factor of Radiotherapy Beams
- Health Physics Presentation, 03/2023, Kiertey Gloria Korkoh, Agbazorme Akpoxornu, Dankwah Edmund, Amanor Mavis, Radioimmunoassay (RIA) and Organizations in health physics
Coursework
- Atomic physics
- Classical Mechanics
- Quantum Mechanics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Electromagnetic Theory
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Mathematics for Physics
- Communication Skills
- Optics
- Solid State
- Properties of Matter
- Nuclear physics Medical Physics
- Radiobiology
- Biophysics
- Health Physics
- Programming with C++
- Spectroscopy
Languages
- English, Fluent in speaking, writing, and reading.
- Ga-Adangme, Native language
- French, Beginner
Languages
English
First Language
French
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Thesis
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
01.2024 - 08.2024
Internship Student
Richard Novati Hospital (Radiology and X-ray department)
10.2023 - 12.2023
Project Research
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (Oncology and Radiotherapy Centre)
03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Physics with Biomedical Physics
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
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