Derek Hyde
Medical BioPhysics
Robarts Research Institute
University of Western Ontario
email - dhyde@irus.rri.on.ca
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EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
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EDUCATION
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Ph.D. in Medical Biophysics (exp. Sept. 2003), University of Western Ontario.
• Thesis: Computed Rotational Angiography with a conventional x-ray C-arm
• Supervisor: Dr. D. Holdsworth, Robarts Research Institute
M.Sc. in Medical Physics (Sept. 1999), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario.
• Thesis: A diffusion theory model of spatially resolved fluorescence from depth
dependent fluorophore concentrations
• Supervisor: Dr. T. Farrell, Hamilton Regional Cancer Centre
H.B.Sc. in Medical & Health Physics (June 1997), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario.
• Achieved Deans Honour standing in level III and IV
• Minor in The Theme School On New Materials and Their Impact On Society.
• Self-Directed, interdisciplinary, problem based learning
O.S.S.D., Glenview Park Secondary School, Cambridge, Ontario. (Jan. 1993)
• Governor General's Academic Medal
• OAC credits: Computers, Algebra and Geometry, Finite, Calculus, Physics,
Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy, Accounting, French and English
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
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Teaching Assistant, University of Western Ontario, (Sept. 1999 - Dec. 1999)
• Supervise laboratories for the Department of Physics & Astronomy
• Marked Laboratories and tests
Teaching Assistant, McMaster University, (Sept. 1996 - April 1999)
• Supervise laboratories for the Department of Physics & Astronomy
• Marked assignments, tests, and exams
Teaching Assistant, McMaster University, (Sept. 1994 - April 1995)
• P.A.S.S. (Peer Assisted Study Session) leader for the Department of Physics & Astronomy
• Conducted one hour tutorials twice a week, and a cram session at the end of each term
• Prepared problem and review sheets
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
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Research Assistant, Dr. D. Holdsworth, Robarts Research Institute, UWO, (May - Sept., 1997)
• Optimization of a Micro-CT scanner
• Utilized machine shop equipment
• Scanned L2 and L3 rat vertebrae for osteoporosis study (~60 micron resolution)
Research Assistant, Dr. M. Patterson, Hamilton Regional Cancer Centre, (May - Sept., 1996)
• Studied Tissue Optics and Photodynamic Therapy
• Modified and wrote various data analysis software
• Designed and constructed a suitable Cell Irradiation Table
Research Assistant, Dr. J.C. Waddington, McMaster University, (May - Sept., 1995)
• Used gamma ray spectroscopy to study nuclei with high angular momentum
• Analyzed data collected at the Chalk River Research Laboratories
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