Anthony Waker
PhD
Professor Emeritus
Department of Energy and Nuclear Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
Contact information
Energy Systems and Nuclear Science Research Centre (ERC) - Room 4062
North Oshawa
2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, ON L1G 0C5
905.721.8668 ext. 5520
Education
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Physics London South Bank University, UK
- PhD in Radiation Physics London South Bank University, UK & European Joint Research Centre, Ispra, Italy
Research and expertise
- Nuclear Instruments and Methods
- Experimental microdosimetry and its applications
- Neutron monitoring, spectrometry and dosimetry
- Low energy X-ray and beta particle dosimetry and microdosimetry
- Radiation effects on cellular, subcellular and organized tissue
Involvement
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Books
- Lennart Lindborg and Anthony Waker, “Microdosimetry-Experimental Methods and Applications”, CRC Press, Taylor Francis Group, Boca Raton FL, 2017
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Journal Publications
- Orchard, G.M., Feuerstake, T., McDonald, C., Waker, A.J. “Investigation of the stray neutron fields produced from proton irradiated Ta, Co-59, Ni, Fe, Inconel X750 and stainless steel 310 targets in a materials testing laboratory environment.” Applied Radiation and Isotopes. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apradiso.2021.109961 - 2021
- Marta Kocemba · Anthony Waker, “An investigation of early radiation damage in rainbow trout eye‑lenses”, Radiation and Environmental Biophysics. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00411-021-00913-x - 2021
- Dinar, N., Pozzi, F., Silari, M., Puzo, P., Chiriotti, S., De Saint-Hubert, M., Vanhavere, F., Van Hoey, O., Orchard, G.M., Waker, A.J. “Instrument intercomparison in the high-energy field at the CERN-EU reference field (CERF) facility and comparison with the 2017 FLUKA simulations.” Radiation Measurements. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radmeas.2018.05.008, - 2018
- Orchard, G.M. and Waker, A.J. “The response of a multi-element tissue equivalent proportional counter in accelerator based high-altitude neutron fields.” Radiation Protection Dosimetry. https://doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncx179. - 2018
- Orchard, G.M., Hatakeyama, T. and Waker, A.J. “The spatial dose rate and energy characterization of a P 385 DD Neutron Generator using a nested neutron spectrometer and a tissue equivalent proportional counter.” Radiation Measurements, 97, 35-41. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radmeas.2016.12.008 - 2017
- David Broughton, Anthony J. Waker, “Monte Carlo simulations comparing the response of a novel hemispherical TEPC to existing spherical and cylindrical TEPCs for neutron monitoring and dosimetry”, Health Physics, 112, No5, 430-438, 2017
- David Broughton, Anthony J Waker, “An analytical comparison of gas gain in spherical, cylindrical and hemispherical low-pressure proportional counters intended for use in experimental microdosimetry”, Nucl. Instr. Methods A, 840, 107-112, 2016
- Orchard, G.M., Puddu, S. and Waker, A.J. “Design and function of an electron mobility spectrometer with a thick gas electron multiplier.” Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment, 815, 62-67. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2016.01.055 - 2016
- Atanackovic, W. Matysiak, J. Dubeau, S.Witharana, and A. J.Waker, “Measurement of Neutron Energy Spectra and Neutron Dose Rates from 7Li(P,N)7Be Reaction Induced on Thin Targets”, Nucl. Inst. Method. A, 774, 6-16, 2015
- Orchard, G.M. and Waker, A.J. “Transit time of electrons and gas gain effects in P-10 and Ar-CO2.” Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment, 764, 236-240. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2014.07.057 - 2014
- A.J. Waker and G. Taylor, “Sensitivity and Uncertainty in the Measurement of H*(10) in Neutron Fields Using a REM500 and a Multi-Element TEPC”, Rad. Prot. Dosim., 161(1-4), 205-209, 2014
- J. Atanackovic, W. Matysiak, S.Witharana, J. Dubeau and A. J.Waker, “Measurements of Neutron Energy Spectra From 7li( P,N)7be Reaction with Bonner Sphere Spectrometer, Nested Neutron Spectrometer and Rospec”, Rad. Prot. Dos., 161(1-4): 221-224, 2014
- F. Ali, A. J.Waker and E. J.Waller, “Intercomparison of Monte Carlo Radiation Transport Codes to Model TEPC Response in Low-Energy Neutron and Gamma-ray Fields”, Rad. Prot. Dos.,161(1-4):257-260. 2014
- H. Yamaguchi, H. Ohara and A.J. Waker, 2006, A Model for the Induction of DNA Damages and their Evolution into Cell Clonogenic Inactivation, Journal of Radiation Research, 47, pp 197-211, Japan;
- Aslam, W.V. Prestwich, F.E. McNeill and A.J. Waker, 2006, Monte Carlo Simulation Of A Neutron Irradiation Facility Developed For Accelerator Based In Vivo Neutron Activation Measurements In Human Hand Bones, Applied Radiation Isotopes 64, No 1, pp. 63-84;
- Aslam, W.V. Prestwich, F.E. McNeill and A.J. Waker, 2003, Investigating the TEPC Radiation Quality Response For Low Energy Accelerator Based Clinical Applications, Radiation Prot. Dosim. 103, No 4, pp. 311-322;
- J. Burmeister, C. Kota, R L Maughan and A. J. Waker, 2002, Characterization of Miniature Tissue-equivalent Proportional Counters for Neutron Radiotherapy Applications, Phys. Med. Biol. 47, pp. 1633-1645;
- J. Burmeister, C. Kota, R L Maughan and A. J. Waker, 2001, Miniature Tissue-equivalent Proportional Counters for BNCT and BNCEFNT Dosimetry, Med. Phys. 28 pp. 1911-1925;
- V.V. Moiseenko, A.J. Waker, R.N. Hamm, W.V. Prestwich, 2001, Calculation of Radiation-induced Damage from Photons and Tritium Beta Particles Part II. Tritium RBE and damage complexity, Radiat. Environ. Biophys 40, pp. 33-38; and
- V.V. Moiseenko, R.N. Hamm, A.J. Waker, W.V. Prestwich, 2001, Calculation of Radiation-induced Damage from Photons and Tritium Beta Particles Part I. Model formulation and basic results, Radiat. Environ. Biophys 40, pp. 23-31.
- Orchard, G.M., Feuerstake, T., McDonald, C., Waker, A.J. “Investigation of the stray neutron fields produced from proton irradiated Ta, Co-59, Ni, Fe, Inconel X750 and stainless steel 310 targets in a materials testing laboratory environment.” Applied Radiation and Isotopes. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apradiso.2021.109961 - 2021
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Conference Publications
- J. Burmeister, C. Kota, R.L. Maughan, A.J. Waker, K. Riley and L. Wielopolski, 2002, Application of TEPC Microdosimetry to Boron Neutron Capture Therapy, Radiat. Prot. Dosim. 99, Number 1-4, pp. 351-352; and
- A.J. Waker, U. Schrewe, J. Burmeister, J. Dubeau and R. A. Surette, 2002, Classical Microdosimetry In Radiation Protection Dosimetry And Monitoring, Radiat. Prot. Dosim. 99, Number 1-4, pp. 311-316.
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Technical Reports
- J. Dubeau and A.J. Waker, 2003, High Sensitivity Gas Electron Multiplier for Neutron Dosimetry, COG-01-071;
- J. Dubeau and A.J. Waker, 2003, GEM and Micromesh Based Detectors for Neutron Dosimetry, COG-02-3005;
- R.A. Surette, J. Dubeau and A.J. Waker, 2002, Application of Gas Electron Multipliers to Selectively Monitor Tritium in Air, COG-02-3012; and
- J. Dubeau and A.J. Waker, 2001, Gas Micro-patterned Detectors for Personal Neutron Dosimetry, COG-00-122.
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Industrial and Academic Service
- Manager, Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd, Radiation Biology and Health Physics Branch (1998 to 2005);
- Canadian Delegate for the Committee on Radiation Protection and Public Health, OECD, Paris (1998 to 2005);
- Member of the British Committee on Radiation Units and Measurements (1985 to 1991);
- Deputy Head, Department of Medical Physics, Leeds University, UK (1988 to 1991); and
- Warden, Bodington Hall, Leeds University (1979 to 1984).
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Awards
- Canadian Radiation Protection Association Distinguished Achievement Award, 2019
- Education and Communication Award (Canadian Nuclear Society), 2015
- Senior Industrial Research Chair Renewal (NSERC), 2013
- Senior Industrial Research Chair (NSERC), 2008