Dr. Andy Nisbet

Professor

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Biography

Professor Andy Nisbet is the Executive Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Sciences at University College London (UCL). He has held significant academic positions, including the Head of the Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering department since September 2019. His editorial roles include serving as the Chief Editor for the British Journal of Radiology and a Senior Associate Editor for the European Journal of Medical Physics and Physica Medica. Prof. Nisbet has an extensive background in clinical radiotherapy physics, having previously worked as the Head of Medical Physics at the Royal Surrey County Hospital and the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust. He has contributed to numerous projects in collaboration with the National Physical Laboratory, focusing on advanced radiotherapy techniques and patient safety improvements in cancer treatment. Prof. Nisbet has been an invited speaker at key parliamentary receptions and has worked with various organizations, including the International Atomic Energy Agency. He was honored as an Honorary Professor at the University of Surrey and an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Aberdeen, establishing a strong commitment to the field of medical physics and education.

Research Interests

Experience

Head Medical Physics

2006-07-17 — 2019-09-22

Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust • Guildford, United Kingdom

Managed the Medical Physics department and oversaw clinical applications of physics in medicine.

Head Radiotherapy Physics

2003-08-18 — 2006-07-16

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust • Oxford, United Kingdom

Led the Radiotherapy Physics team ensuring quality and safety in radiotherapy services.

Head Radiotherapy Physics

1998-06-22 — 2003-08-17

Raigmore Hospital • Inverness, United Kingdom

Directed the Radiotherapy Physics activities and developed clinical services.