Phil Gilvin

Personal Dosimetry Service, UK Health Security Agency, Oxfordshire, UK

Phil is the former head of the approved dosimetry service operated by UKHSA and its predecessor organisations, and is also a former chair of EURADOS Working Group 2. He obtained a degree in physics with astrophysics, and a PhD in instrumentation for x-ray astronomy, before joining the UK National Radiological Protection Board in the mid-1980s. There he worked on the development of PADC (CR-39) neutron and radon dosemeters, later moving into the large personal dosimetry service. As well as managing the service he oversaw a number of major projects, including one to completely replace the main dosimetry system, while contributing regularly to professional level training courses. As well as serving in EURADOS Working Group 2 since 2010, he has acted as steering committee member for the European ESOREX studies, taken part in an IAEA mission, and provided technical expert assistance to an accreditation body. Having managed UKHSA’s approved dosimetry service for over 20 years, he now acts in a technical support capacity.