Munehiko KOWATARI, Ph.D
2-8-2-702, Asakusabashi, Taito
Summary
Dynamic Group Leader with a proven track record at the National Institute for Quantum Science and Technology specializing in innovative research, external exposure assessment, and team collaboration. Experienced in implementing eye lens dosimetry of radiation workers from medical to nuclear sectors for over 10 years. Highly knowledgeable in fundamental dosimetry and radiation standards.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Leader
National Institute for Quantum Science and Technology
Anagawa, Inage, Chiba
04.2020 - Current
- Conduct research activities including the development of rapid and accurate assessment methods of high-dose non-uniformly external exposure and the eye lens dose evaluation of medical workers.
- Develop and implement group activities for internal dosimetry research to promote team building and collaboration.
- Facilitate a safe and comfortable working environment for all team members, including grant-funded personnel, to enhance productivity and research outcomes.
Senior Engineer
Japan Atomic Energy Agency
Tokai, Naka
04.2004 - 03.2020
- Develop and implement strategies to manage the secondary standard dosimetry laboratory, called the Facility of Radiation Standards.
- Conduct research activities including development of neutron and high-energy gamma ray calibration field, and eye lens dosimetry of radiation workers in nuclear and industrial sectors.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
Engineer
Japan Chemical Analysis Center
Inage, Chiba
04.2001 - 03.2004
- Conduct a radioactivity analysis in environmental samples using a HP-Ge spectrometer.
- Calculate and Review the methodology to determine the measurement uncertainty for radioactive analyses using the HP-Ge spectrometer.
- Conduct research activity concerning environmental neutron background dose rate due to cosmic rays in the whole region of Japan.
Education
Ph.D. - Nuclear Engineering
Tohoku University
Sendai, Japan03-2001
M.D. - Nuclear Engineering
Tohoku University
Sendai, Japan03-1998
Bachelor in Engineering - Nuclear Engineering
Tohoku University
Sendai, Japan03-1996
High School Diploma -
Mikigakuen Hakuryo High School
Hyogo, Japan03-1991
Skills
- Production tracking
- Safety Compliance Procedures
- Meeting facilitation
- Group and individual instruction
- Performance Enhancement
- Professionalism
Affiliations
- I participated in a one-year nuclear study abroad program at the German Federal Institute of Physics and Technology (PTB), and also conducted 8 years of cooperative research as a short-term visiting researcher at PTB.
- I have served as Japan's representative advisor to the United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) for 14 years.
Languages
Japanese
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
German
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Group Leader
National Institute for Quantum Science and Technology
04.2020 - Current
Senior Engineer
Japan Atomic Energy Agency
04.2004 - 03.2020
Engineer
Japan Chemical Analysis Center
04.2001 - 03.2004
Ph.D. - Nuclear Engineering
Tohoku University
M.D. - Nuclear Engineering
Tohoku University
Bachelor in Engineering - Nuclear Engineering
Tohoku University
High School Diploma -
Mikigakuen Hakuryo High School
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