Mrs Charoula Iliaskou | Materials Science | Best Researcher Award
Mrs. Charoula Iliaskou is a medical physicist and researcher at the University Medical Center Freiburg , specializing in intraoperative electron beam radiation therapy (IOERT)
. She holds an MSc in Medical Physics from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
, graduating top of her class
. Her research explores targeted dosimetry, radiation planning, and magnetic nanoparticles for hyperthermia therapy
. Skilled in Monte Carlo simulations, clinical software, and nanomaterials analysis, she integrates theory with real-world clinical application
. Charoula’s work contributes to more precise, effective cancer therapies and positions her as a promising figure in radiation oncology research
.
Mrs Charoula Iliaskou, University Medical Center Freiburg, Germany
Profile
Education 
Mrs. Charoula Iliaskou holds an MSc in Medical Physics – Radiation Physics from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (2020), where she graduated top of her class (Rank 1/19, Grade 9.14/10) . She earned her BSc in Physics from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2018 (Rank 2/23, Grade 8.18/10)
. In 2017, she participated in the Erasmus+ program at the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany, gaining international academic experience
. Her academic journey began with an excellent high school diploma from Xanthi, Greece (Grade 18.9/20)
, demonstrating consistent excellence in science and education.
Experience 
Mrs. Charoula Iliaskou is currently a Physicist in the Division of Medical Physics at the University Medical Center Freiburg , where she develops image-guided planning and verification workflows for IOERT (Intraoperative Electron Beam Radiation Therapy)
. Her MSc research focused on in vivo dosimetry for breast cancer using EBT3 Gafchromic films
. She has hands-on training in radiation treatment planning and quality assurance from AHEPA Hospital and early research experience in nanoparticle hyperthermia and magnetometry
. Her work combines clinical physics with nanoscale science, showing deep engagement from student researcher to applied medical physicist
.
Honors and Awards 
Mrs. Charoula Iliaskou was honored with the “Best Undergraduate Student Internship of the Physics Department for the year 2017–2018” by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece
. This award recognized her outstanding performance, commitment, and research initiative during her clinical internship in radiation oncology and medical physics
. It reflects her early dedication to academic and professional excellence, as well as her ability to integrate theoretical knowledge into practical medical applications
. This recognition served as a launching point for her future achievements in medical physics, marking her as an emerging talent in the field
.
Skills
Mrs. Charoula Iliaskou brings a powerful set of scientific and technical skills to her research in medical physics . Her expertise includes radiation dosimetry, magnetic nanoparticle characterization (VSM, SQUID), X-ray diffraction, SEM-TEM imaging, and Monte Carlo simulations
. She is proficient in tools such as MATLAB, SPSS, EGSnrc, ImageJ, and clinical planning systems like ECLIPSE and RADIANCE
. Charoula is multilingual—fluent in Greek, English, Spanish, and German
—and excels in teamwork, leadership, communication, and project management
. Her skillset bridges computational analysis, clinical application, and experimental research, making her a highly versatile scientist.
Research Focus 
Mrs. Charoula Iliaskou focuses her research on medical and radiation physics, particularly on intraoperative electron beam radiation therapy (IOERT) and targeted dosimetry techniques for cancer treatment . Her interests span the development of image-guided planning workflows, Monte Carlo simulations, and nanoparticle-based hyperthermia therapies
. She combines advanced analytical tools like radiation dosimetry, X-ray diffraction, and SEM-TEM imaging with clinical software such as ECLIPSE and RADIANCE
. With interdisciplinary expertise bridging nanotechnology, oncology, and statistical modeling, her research aims to improve precision and outcomes in radiation oncology and cancer therapy
.
Publications 
Minimum and optimal requirements for a safe clinical implementation of ultra-high dose rate radiotherapy: A focus on patient’s safety and radiation protection Authors: C. Garibaldi, S. Beddar, N. Bizzocchi, T.T. Böhlen, C. Iliaskou, R. Moeckli, …
Journal: Radiotherapy and Oncology, Vol. 196, 110291 (2024)
Theme: Radiation safety, FLASH radiotherapy, clinical implementation
Ex-vivo evaluation of magnetite magnetic nanoparticles as magnetic hyperthermia carriers Authors: N. Maniotis, E. Myrovali, Z. Kalpaxidou, C. Iliaskou, M. Angelakeris, …
Conference: 2018 EMF-Med 1st World Conference on Biomedical Applications of Electromagnetic Fields
Theme: Magnetic nanoparticles, hyperthermia therapy, biomedical applications
Evaluation of RADIANCE Monte Carlo algorithm for treatment planning in electron based Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IOERT) Authors: C. Iliaskou, G. Rossi, I. Sachpazidis, V. Boronikolas, M. Gainey, D. Baltas
Journal: Zeitschrift für Medizinische Physik, 2024
Theme: Monte Carlo simulation, IOERT, treatment planning systems
Development of a TLD-100 based setup for in vivo dosimetry in Intraoperative Electron Beam Radiation Therapy (IOERT): An experimental and clinical evaluation Authors: C. Iliaskou, M. Gainey, B. Thomann, M. Kollefrath, R. Saum, E. Gkika, …
Journal: Zeitschrift für Medizinische Physik, 2025
Theme: In vivo dosimetry, TLD-100, intraoperative radiation
PS02.29 Clinical Evaluation of a TLD-Based In-Vivo Dosimetry Workflow in Pancreatic Intraoperative Electron Beam Radiation Therapy (IOERT): One Case Report Study Authors: C. Iliaskou, M. Gainey, M. Kollefrath, E. Gkika, U. Wittel, D. Ruess, A.L. Grosu, …
Conference/Journal: Case study presentation, clinical physics context
Theme: Clinical evaluation, pancreatic cancer, IOERT workflow