Dear Esteemed Colleagues,
It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the RPD Workshop on: Radiation Protection: A New Vision Towards Healthy and Safe Environment, taking place on 11th, 12th and 13th of November 2025 in Kuwait.
This three-day event brings together distinguished experts, professionals, and stakeholders from across the field to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and explore new perspectives in radiation protection. The workshop is designed to highlight both the scientific and ethical foundations of radiation protection, as well as its vital applications in medicine, industry, and environmental safety.
The program is thoughtfully designed with sessions led by internationally recognized speakers, providing an opportunity to reflect on current challenges, discuss innovative approaches, and strengthen our collective vision for a safer and healthier future. It is not only a platform for learning but also a forum to foster collaboration, inspire dialogue, and advance sustainable solutions that protect both people and the environment.
We are honored to host this meeting at the Millennium Hotel, Kuwait, a venue that reflects the spirit of excellence and hospitality that Kuwait is renowned for. We are confident that this setting will provide a conducive environment for networking and fruitful exchanges of ideas.
We look forward to your active participation and contributions to the discussions. Your expertise and insights are invaluable in making this event a success. Together, let us advance the boundaries of knowledge and improve the lives of those we serve.
Thank you for joining us, and we wish you an engaging and rewarding experience at the meeting.
Warm regards.
AGENDA
SPEAKERS
Prof. Madan Rehani is a distinguished clinical medical physicist, known for his innovative contributions to patient radiation safety. His research focuses on integrating image quality with patient dose studies, leading to the creation of a 5-star quality rating system for medical image quality, setting a new standard for dose optimization. As a visionary leader, he pioneered the IAEA Smart Card/SmartRadTrack Project, the first global campaign to track patient radiation exposure. With a vast record of leadership in multi-national research programs across 70 countries and authoring dozens of publications, he remains a leading voice in advancing patient safety and ensuring the highest standards in medical imaging.
Professor Jim Malone is Robert Boyle Professor (Emeritus) of Medical Physics and former Dean of the School of Medicine at Trinity College Dublin. He has collaborated with leading organizations including WHO, IAEA, ICRP, IEC, EC, et al and has a broad interest in humanities. His pioneering contributions to radiation protection and medical physics have been awarded with an Honorary Fellowship by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and the EFOMP Medal for exceptional contribution to medical physics. He has published hundreds of peer-reviewed papers and is the author of Ethics for Radiation Protection in Medicine, Mystery and the Culture of Science, and Tales from the Ivory Tower.
Clinically qualified medical physicist with 35 years of experience in medical imaging. Since becoming an IAEA expert in 2004, she has completed more than 30 missions. Her extensive career is highlighted by over 240 publications in prestigious scientific journals and conference proceedings, along with more than 300 presentations and posters at both national and international conferences. Participated as an expert in 12 European research projects focused on cutting-edge medical technologies. These projects spanned the full spectrum from screening and diagnosis to staging, treatment, dosimetry, and radiation protection, collectively receiving funding exceeding 20 million euros such as the paediatric DRL and the EUCLID DRL projects. IAEA expert for the last 18 years. Served in many professional and international organizations such as EFOMP, IOMP, ESR, AAPM and IAEA.
Field of expertise: Patient and staff dosimetry, optimization, exposure tracking software, quality assurance, radiation protection.
Prof. Mohammad is a highly accomplished expert in radiation protection and environmental radioactivity with over 30 years of experience. Al-Masri is the head of the Radiological Decontamination Division in the Atomic Energy Commission. With a Ph.D. in Applied Chemistry from the University of Salford, UK, his expertise extends to quality assurance and control programs in analytical laboratories, underscoring his comprehensive approach to nuclear safety and environmental health. His work has involved supervising large teams and managing critical projects related to radioactivity monitoring, waste safety, and environmental impact assessment. He has been instrumental in developing and implementing policies related to radiation protection and the safe use of radioactive sources.
Prof. Karunakara Naregundi is a distinguished scientist and academic from Mangalore University, where he serves as the Director for the Centre for Advanced Research in Environmental Radioactivity (CARER) and the Centre for Application of Radiation and Radioisotopes Technology (CARRT). With over 286 publications in international journals and conferences, he has made significant contributions to the fields of environmental radioactivity and radiation protection. A respected member of the Indian Association for Radiation Protection, he has also served as an expert for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on missions to several countries, including Kuwait. His expertise in environmental radioactivity and radiation protection is further highlighted by his role as a reviewer for numerous national and international journals. He is also a member of the International Steering Committee, organizing International Conferences on Polonium and radioactive Po isotopes in the environment. He received the prestigious Dr. A. K. Ganguly Award in 2012 for his outstanding work in the field.
Darwish Almutiran is a professor of radiation physics at the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training in Kuwait. He obtained MSc and PhD from Surrey University, UK, in medical physics. Initially, he was engaged in medical imaging (positron emission tomography), and his current research interests include radon and natural radioactivity measurements, radiation detectors, and the development of new techniques. He has ongoing research collaborations with other scientists worldwide.
He has published 32 papers in international journals and more than 50 conference papers and abstracts in international conferences.
Eng. Mohamed Shaaban is a Consultant in Radiation Protection and Medical Physics with extensive expertise in nuclear and radiation sciences. He holds a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering with honours from Alexandria University, Egypt, M.S. in Environmental Radiation Measurements from Arizona State University, USA, and an M.S. in Radiation Physics from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), USA. His academic and professional background reflects a strong commitment to advancing safety and innovation in the field of radiation protection and medical physics.
Dr. Hasan Shams is a highly accomplished expert in radiation protection, source safety and security, and environmental radioactivity with over 20 years of experience in the field. Holding a Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics from the University of Surrey, UK, his expertise includes assessing Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials from various oil fields across the State of Kuwait. Dr. Shams has led and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on critical projects involving radioactivity monitoring, waste safety, and Kuwait environmental impact assessment.
Abdullah Alsalal graduated from Kuwait University in February 2005 with a major in Physics and a minor in Computer Science. He joined the Radiation Protection Department (RPD) in July 2005, where he has played a key role in advancing Kuwait’s regulatory and monitoring infrastructure for ionizing radiation. Mr. Alsalal is well-versed in IAEA documents related to Small Quantities Protocols, which serve as the foundation for ministerial decrees governing regulatory control of ionizing radiation in the State of Kuwait.
Combining his scientific background with strong programming expertise, he developed a remote access system for radiological monitoring stations across Kuwait, enabling efficient data management and operation from outside the office environment. He is currently leading efforts to establish the Regulatory Authority Information System (RAIS+), which supports the management of regulatory control programs in alignment with IAEA Safety Standards.
Mohammad Maarafi graduated from Kuwait University in February 2005 with a major in Physics and a minor in Mathematics. This strong scientific foundation has equipped him with the analytical skills to address complex environmental challenges. Since joining the Radiation Protection Department (RPD) in July 2005, he has made significant contributions to environmental radiological monitoring in the State of Kuwait.
Mr. Maarafi played a key role in establishing a comprehensive radiological monitoring system fully aligned with IAEA recommendations and guidelines. This system is expected to be increasingly vital as the Gulf region advances toward the development of peaceful nuclear programs. His ongoing work emphasizes the importance of sustaining such systems amid a growing need for specialized professional expertise.
Ammar Almosawi is a Senior Radiation Protection Specialist. He holds a Master’s Degree in Nuclear Physics and has over 15 years of experience in the field of radiation protection, covering both ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
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VENUE
Millennium Hotel & Convention Centre Kuwait
Nov 11 - Nov 13
Set near eateries in the bustling Salmiya district, this polished conference hotel is 10 km from the landmark Kuwait Towers and 19 km from Kuwait International Airport.