John Harvey, Ph.D., DABR, CHP

Biography

Prior to joining West Physics, Dr. Harvey completed his Ph.D. at the University of Michigan in health physics. His research includes the accuracy of thermoluminescent radiation dosimeters in practical applications, computerized glow curve analysis, the effects of radon on radiation detectors, and reliability of pocket ionization chambers. He has also participated in research into the computer-aided analysis of radiographic images, which was used to provide radiologists with a computerized second opinion for cancerous lesions in mammography.

Dr. Harvey enjoys teaching basic principles of radiation physics to diverse audiences in order to dispel commonly held myths about radiation and nuclear technology. His teaching experience also covers radiation protection, radiation biology, state and federal radiation regulations, radiation measurement devices, external and internal dose estimation, the principles and history of nuclear energy, and the nuclear fuel cycle.

Dr. Harvey is originally from Plymouth, Michigan.

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences (with specialty in Health Physics) – University of Michigan
• Master of Science in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences (with specialty in Health Physics) – University of Michigan
• Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences – University of Michigan

Certifications

• American Board of Radiology – Diagnostic Radiological Physics
• American Board of Health Physics – Comprehensive Health Physics

Memberships

• Health Physics Society
• American Academy of Health Physics
• American Academy of Physicists in Medicine
• Society of Directors of Academic Medical Physics Programs

Publications

Harvey J.A., Kearfott K.J., Rafique M., Dose Response Linearity and Practical Factors Influencing Minimum Detectable Dose for Various Thermoluminescent Detector Types, J. Radioanal. Nucl. Chem. 303(3): 1711-1718, 2015.

Harvey J.A., Kearfott K.J. Effects of High Ambient Temperature on Glow-Peak Fading Properties of LiF:Mg,Ti Thermoluminescent Dosemeters. Rad. Prot. Dosim. 149(2): 109-115, 2012.

Harvey J.A., Rodrigues M.L., Kearfott K.J. A Computerized Glow Curve Deconvolution Program for WinREMS Thermoluminescent Dosimeter Data Using MATLAB. Appl. Radiat. Isotopes 69(9): 1282-1286, 2011.

Harvey J.A., Thomas E.M., Kearfott K.J. Quantification of Various Factors Influencing the Precision of Thermoluminescent Detector Calibrations for New and Used Chip Sets. Health Phys. 100(5):S71-S78, 2011.

Parker L.W., Harvey J.A., Kearfott K.J. An Integrated System for the Beta, Gamma and Neutron Calibration and Storage of Thermoluminescent Dosimeters for a Research Laboratory. Health Phys. 100(2):S43-S49, 2011.

Harvey J.A., Kearfott K.J. Reproducibility of Glow Peak Fading Characteristics of Thermoluminescent Dosimeters. Radiat. Meas. 46(3):319-322, 2011.

Harvey J.A., Kearfott K.J. The Effects of High Ambient Radon on Thermoluminescent Dosimetry Readings. Radiat. Prot. Dosim. Radiat. Prot. Dosim. 147(4): 491-497, 2011.

Harvey J.A., Haverland N.P., Kearfott K.J. Characterization of the Glow-Peak Fading Properties of Six Common Thermoluminescent Materials. Appl. Radiat. Isotopes 68(10): 1988-2000, 2010.

Bergen R.B., Harvey J.A., Kearfott K.J. Performance of Vintage Direct Reading
Pocket Ionization Chambers. Health Phys. 98(2):S56-S62, 2010.