Prof. AHMAD TAUFEK ABDUL RAHMAN

About

Ahmad Taufek Abdul Rahman (ATAR) is a Physics Professor in the Faculty of Applied Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Shah Alam, with several years of teaching experience at the university level, starting in 1999. His primary research interests lie in the fields of nuclear radiation and medical physics, specifically in the areas of radiation detectors and dosimetry. He is also involved in environmental radioactivity studies across the nation. His current interest is (1) Investigate new potential radiation-sensitive material for TLD and OSL applications; (2) Development of in-house Optical CT Imaging system for 3D dosimetry application in three-dimensional radiation therapy dosimetry; and (3) In the health physics area, he has involved in environmental terrestrial gamma radiation dose rate evaluation and naturally occurring radionuclide material study (NORM) including forecasting and modelling of NORM and TGRD distribution across the country.

Medical Radiation Physics:
• Radiation Dosimetry
• Radiation Measurement & Detection
• Optical CT Imaging

Health Physics:
• Naturally Occurring Radionuclide Material
• Radiation Effect & Population Dose
• Radiation Protection & Safety

Within the area of interest, he has written several articles and books, and has also supervised and graduated several postgraduate students. His publication received citations. He has been invited to give talks on his field of interest, as well as on research management and monitoring.

Areas of Expertise