Dr. Safora Johansen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Safora Johansen completed her doctorate in radiation oncology, focusing on late side effects in breast cancer patients at the University of Oslo in 2010. She continued her postdoctoral research at the Institute of Cancer Research, Radium Hospital, and Oslo University Hospital. Her work has been funded by the Norwegian Cancer Society, leading to the implementation of her findings in clinical practice through advanced radiotherapy techniques. Dr. Johansen's research line is dedicated to providing estimates of the risk of radiation-induced secondary cancers using biomathematical models. She specializes in protocol optimization for diagnostic radiation therapy and has a strong emphasis on palliative radiotherapy and educational research, collaborating with international partners in North America and Europe. In 2022, she was appointed chair of the International Academic Network of the International Society of Radiographers and Radiation Therapists. Currently, she co-leads the Imaging Radiation Science group at Singapore Institute of Technology, focusing on using technology for protocol optimization and outpatient cancer care, while actively engaging in educational research. Dr. Johansen has developed joint online teaching courses in collaboration with international universities and is committed to enhancing the education of health professionals worldwide.

Research Interests

Courses

Diagnostic Radiography, BSc (Hons) Honours Thesis CT MRI Health Research Methods Radiation Therapy, BSc (Hons) Radiation Therapy Physics Radiation Therapy Principles Practice 2 Honours Thesis Proposal Radiation Therapy Principle Practice 3

Requirements for Singapore Institute of Technology

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Polytechnic Diploma in Engineering or related field GCE A-Level with passes in Mathematics and Physics/Chemistry Mathematics at H2 level preferred
Application Checklist
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  • Copy of NRIC or Passport
  • Personal Statement
  • Letters of Recommendation (optional for UG)
  • Portfolio (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Includes programs like Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering (SIT-UofG joint degrees).