Ricardo Luis Ramos Curriculum Vitae 2021
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Ricardo Luis Ramos Curriculum Vitae 2021 Education 02/2014–02/2019 Ph.D. in Nuclear Technology, Dan Beninson Institute, San Martin National University, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Thesis: Thermal neutron scattering in organic tissues and its impact on Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) dosimetry. Average Mark: 10 out of 10. 03/2004–06/2009 Nuclear Engineer, Balseiro Institute, Cuyo National University, Bariloche, Argentina. Thesis: Neutron scattering data generation for silicon dioxide. Average Mark: 8.48 out of 10 (certificates in attachment considering original and modified scales). Historical average mark in the Nuclear Engineering career at Balseiro Institute: 7.63 out of 10. The Argentine Nuclear Engineer degree is equivalent to a MSc. Balseiro Institute (www.ib.edu.ar) is an international prestigious Institution which is associated with both the National University of Cuyo, Argentina and the Argentine National Atomic Energy Commission (CNEA). To obtain a student grant, I have successfully passed a high-level admission exam. I have concluded my studies in time, graduating at the age of 23. Experience 07/2020-Present Postdoctoral Researcher, National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN) - Sezione di Pavia, Pavia, Italy, One year position. Full Time. Topic of study: Biophysical characterization of ion beams for hadrontherapy and/or radiation protection. Main tasks: { Simulations using the BIANCA (BIophysical ANalysis of Cell death and chromosome Aberrations) model to reproduce experimental data for the chromosome aberration yield in human lymphocytes induced by ions of interest for hadrontherapy and space radiation protection. { Simulations using the BIANCA model to reproduce experimental data for cell survival considering ions of interest for space radiation protection (up to Fe ions). { Prediction of the effectiveness at inducing chromosome aberrations, for different ion beams, using the interface between BIANCA and the FLUKA MC code. { Participation in the INSPIRIT project. This project involves the implementation and characterization of the irradiation facility of CNAO, providing it with an innovative source capable of producing new ionic species, including Fe ions. 06/2019-05/2020 Postdoctoral Researcher, Insitut de Physique des 2 Infinis (IP2I) - Université de Lyon, Lyon, France, One year position. Full Time. Topic of study: Simulation of the impact of nanoparticles on physical and chemical processes in the context of innovative radiotherapy. Main tasks: { Monte Carlo Simulations using LQD/MDM code. This code is used in the research topics related to nanoparticles, microdosimetry and hadrontherapy. { Improvements in the databases on which Monte Carlo simulations are based. Generation of electron interaction cross sections. Evaluation of the impact of the calculated cross sections in nanodosimetry simulations. { Participation in radiobiology experiments (irradiation of cells with carbon ions using the GANIL facility). Performing radiation dosimetry calculations. 06/2013-05/2019 Researcher and Lecturer, Dan Beninson Institute, San Martin National University, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Full Time. Topic of study: Dosimetry calculations for Boron Neutron Capture Therapy. Main tasks: { Monte Carlo Simulations (MCNP). { Dosimetry calculations for Boron Neutron Capture Therapy. { Molecular Dynamics Simulations (Gromacs code). { Nuclear Data generation for neutron interactions (ENJOY code). { Experimental studies using neutron activation analysis in Research Nuclear Reactors (TRIGA reactor (Italy), RA-6 and RA-3 reactors (Argentina)). Teaching activities: { Professor of Reactor Physics and Nuclear Power Plants. Careers: Nuclear Engineering and Postgraduate degree in nuclear reactors and its nuclear fuel cycle. { Professor of Reactor Physics. Career: Nuclear Power Plants Operating Staff Training Course (taught in English and in Spanish, in the Argentinian Nuclear Power Plants). { Professor of Introduction to Nuclear Technology. Career: Technician in Nuclear Applications. { Professor of Topics in mathematics, physics and chemistry. Career: Preparatory course for Nuclear Engineer. Institutional responsibilities: { Member of the Supreme Council of the San Martin University (2016–2019). 06/2016-05/2019 Coordinator of the Nuclear Engineering career, Dan Beninson Institute, San Martin National University, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Part Time. Main tasks: { Supervision of programs of study. Scheduling and curriculum planning. { Organization and conduction of meetings (with students or teachers). { Participation in the professor recruitment process (conducting interviews) and in the student selection process. { Support to teachers: lesson planning and preparation, materials, class visits and feedback, students evaluations, advice to teachers who have students experiencing academic or discipline problems. 04/2010-04/2013 Research Engineer, National Atomic Energy Commission (CNEA), Buenos Aires, Argentina. Full Time. Topic of study: Nuclear Waste Reduction. Minor actinides burnup enhancement in the European Sodium Fast Reactor. Advanced nuclear power plants. Main Tasks: { To carry out the Scientific and Technical Cooperation Agreement signed by CNEA and French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA). { Reactor design studies and core calculations of sodium cooled fast reactors with ERANOS code. 04/2011-05/2013 Lecturer, Dan Beninson Institute, San Martin National University, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Part Time. { Professor of Reactor Physics. Careers: Nuclear Power Plants Operating Staff Training Course and Postgraduate degree in nuclear reactors and its nuclear fuel cycle. { Professor of Introduction to Nuclear Technology. Career: Technician in Nuclear Applications. 08/2009-03/2010 Engineer, Company of Nuclear Fuels, CONUAR S.A., Buenos Aires, Argentina. Full Time. Awards and Fellowships ⇒ Awarded with the Mention: “José de San Martín”, of the Argentine Nation Senate, Buenos Aires, 2019. ⇒ Best Presentation Award, IX International Young Congress on BNCT, Kyoto, Japan, 2017. ⇒ First Kent Riley Award, VIII International Young Congress on BNCT, Pavia, Italy, 2015. ⇒ Travel Grant Award, VIII International Young Congress on BNCT, Pavia, Italy, 2015. ⇒ IAEA Fellowship Award to attend to the Workshop on Nuclear Data for Neutron Dosimetry and Analitycal Methods by Applying Research Reactors, ICTP, Trieste, Italy, 2015. ⇒ Ralph Fairchild Award to young scientist for making significant contributions to the development of Neutron Capture Therapy, Helsinki, Finland, 2014. ⇒ IAEA Fellowship Award to attend to the International Conference on Fast Reactors and Related Fuel Cycles: Safe Technologies and Sustainable Scenarios (FR13), Paris, France, 2013. ⇒ IAEA Fellowship Award to attend to the Workshop on Nuclear Power Plant Simulators for Education, IAEA, Politenico di Milano, Milan, Italy, 2011. ⇒ Fellowship award to study Nuclear Engineer, National Atomic Energy Commission of Argentina, 2006-2009. ⇒ Gold medalist in the National Chemistry Olympics of Argentina, Bariloche, Argentina, 2003. Languages Spanish Mother tongue English Advanced level French Advanced level Italian Advanced level Skills Systems Windows, GNU / Linux. Languages C/C++, LaTeX, Gnuplot Scientific Monte Carlo N-Particle (MCNP), PHITS, FLUKA, LQD/MDM (Monte Carlo Simulations), BIANCA, ERANOS, NJOY Nuclear Data System, GROMACS (Molecular Dynamics), Matlab, Root. Lab & Data Statistical processing, fitting & models, data presentation, technical writing, review and publication. Soft Skills Strong communication skills, developed within the teaching experience and in the context of International Congresses. Critical thinking and ability to interface with different scientific areas developed by working in a multidisciplinary environment. Teamwork capacity, also proposing new research projects, leadership attitude and ability to motivate others. Strength in overcoming difficulties and solving problems. Scientific Activities Phd courses • Radiobiology, San Martin National University, Argentina. Final Mark: approved. • Particle transport simulation through Monte Carlo methods, San Martin National University, Argentina. Final Mark: approved. • School on Neutron Scattering, Technical University Berlin, Germany. Final Mark: approved. • Historical introduction to philosophy of science, San Martin National University, Argentina. Final Mark: approved. • Economy for technologists, San Martin National University, Argentina. Final Mark: approved. • PhD Thesis, San Martin National University, Argentina. Final Mark: 10 out of 10. Schools and workshops attendance after degree • Particle and Heavy Ion Transport Code System (PHITS) course, JAEA, Online Tutorial, 2021. • XXXVII School on Neutron Scattering, HZB, Berlin, Germany, 2017. • Workshop on Nuclear Data for Neutron Dosimetry and Analytical Methods by Applying Research Reactors, IAEA-ICTP, Trieste, Italy, 2015. • Workshop/Seminar on Fast Reactor science and Technology, IAEA, Bariloche, Argentina, 2012. • Workshop on Nuclear Plant Simulators for Education, IAEA, Politecnico di Milano, Milano, Italy, 2011. • Workshop: Key Issues in the World Nuclear Renaissance, World Nuclear University, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2011. • Workshop on Sodium Cooled Fast Reactor Science and Technology, IAEA, Bariloche, Argentina, 2011. Conferences and congress attendance after degree • II Congreso Argentino de Técnicas Neutrónicas, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 2019. • IX Young International Congress on Neutron Capture Therapy, Kyoto, Japan, 2017. • Segundo simposio internacional