Dirk A. Bartkoski

Dirk A. Bartkoski, PhD, has a diverse work experience in the field of medical systems and radiation therapy. Dirk A. currently holds the position of Chief Scientific Officer at Empyrean Medical Systems, Inc. Prior to this, they worked at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where they held various roles including Computational Scientist, Research Scientist, and Postdoctoral Fellow. During their time at MD Anderson Cancer Center, they focused on the development of novel technologies in radiation therapy and collaborated with other organizations. Before joining MD Anderson, they worked as a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where they were responsible for redesigning the SNS Ring Electron Beam Scanner quadrupole poles. Dirk A. also worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Spallation Neutron Source, where they analyzed and designed an ionization profile monitor for the Spallation Source Neutron Accumulator Ring. Overall, Dirk A. Bartkoski, PhD, has a strong background in research and development in the field of medical systems and radiation therapy.

Dirk A. Bartkoski, PhD, has a diverse educational background. Dirk A. completed a CAMPEP Accredited Medical Physics Certificate Program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) from 2014 to 2017. Prior to that, they received their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where they studied from 2006 to 2013. Dirk A. also holds a Master's degree in Physics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, obtained from 2004 to 2005. Dirk attained their Bachelor of Science in Physics from Oral Roberts University, where they studied from 2001 to 2004. Before their formal education, they completed their General Education Development (GED) from homeschooling, covering the period from 1988 to 2000. In addition to their academic degrees, Dirk has obtained various certifications including Theory for the Contemporary Guitarist and Animating in Historical Styles from LinkedIn in 2022. Dirk A. also holds certifications in Solidworks from Dassault Systèmes, such as Certified Solidworks Professional - Advanced Drawing Tools, Certified Solidworks Associate - Additive Manufacturing, and Certified Solidworks Associate - Mechanical Design. Dirk has also completed training courses in fields such as additive manufacturing, time management, and first aid/CPR/AED. Dirk A. obtained their Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification from the American Red Cross in 2019 and achieved their Open Water Diver certification from Scuba Schools International in 2018.