Setif 1 University Ferhat Abbas | Algeria
Prof. Dr. Zine El Abidine Chaoui is a distinguished physicist and academic leader serving at the University of Setif 1, Algeria, where he holds a permanent position in the Department of Physics. With an exceptional academic and research career spanning over two decades, he has made significant contributions to radiation physics, dosimetry, radiotherapy, and radiobiology. He currently leads the Optoelectronics and Devices Laboratory and coordinates the Medical Physics Master’s program, where he also oversees a high-performance computing platform for advanced simulation research. Prof. Chaoui has authored 26 peer-reviewed publications, accumulated 321 citations from 243 documents, and holds an h-index of 10, reflecting the lasting impact of his scientific work. His research includes groundbreaking studies on Monte Carlo simulations for radiation transport, radiobiological modeling for treatment optimization, and dosimetric evaluations of cancer therapy techniques such as IMRT and VMAT. His articles have appeared in leading international journals including Applied Radiation and Isotopes, Journal of Instrumentation, Surface and Interface Analysis, and Physics Letters A. Beyond his research, Prof. Chaoui has supervised numerous Ph.D. and Master’s theses, fostering the next generation of medical physicists in Algeria. His international collaborations span esteemed institutions such as the University of Trento, University of Birmingham, Swansea University, and PTB Braunschweig, enhancing his global research footprint. A recognized expert in radiation physics education and research, Prof. Chaoui has contributed extensively to improving radiotherapy accuracy and safety. His pioneering efforts in simulation and radiobiology continue to influence modern cancer treatment methodologies. Through his scientific rigor, mentorship, and leadership, Prof. Dr. Zine El Abidine Chaoui exemplifies excellence in the fields of radiation physics and medical dosimetry.
Featured Publications
Chaoui, Z.-E.-A. (2025). New radiobiological comparison of intensity-modulated radiation therapy prostate plans of seven and five fields. International Journal of Radiation Research.
Chaoui, Z.-E.-A. (2022). Dosimetric beam matching analysis of MV photons and electrons therapy. International Journal of Radiation Research, 20(3), 25–35.
Chaoui, Z.-E.-A. (2021). PENELOPE simulations and experiment for 6 MV Clinac iX accelerator for standard and small static fields. Applied Radiation and Isotopes, 178, 109749.
Aker, M., Altenmüller, K., Amsbaugh, J. F., Arenz, M., Babutzka, M., Bast, J., Bauer, S., Bechtler, H., Beck, M., Beglarian, A., et al. (2021). The design, construction, and commissioning of the KATRIN experiment. Journal of Instrumentation, 16(08), T08015.
Aouina, N. Y., & Chaoui, Z.-E.-A. (2018). Electrons and positrons elastic collisions with pyrimidine and tetrahydrofuran. Applied Radiation and Isotopes, 140, 197–203.