The Gray medal recognises outstanding contributions to scientific fields of interest to the ICRU. It is usually awarded to recipients within the fields of Radiation Oncology, Medical Imaging and Basic Science—making this recognition of work in radiation sterilisation especially significant.
Arne Miller is technical head of the Risø High Dose Reference Laboratory at DTU Health Tech's Risø Campus. The laboratory provides dose measurements and calibrations for the radiation processing industry, supporting customers worldwide—particularly in the radiation sterilisation of medical devices.
Learn more about the awardee:
1. Who are you and what is your field of work?
I work in DTU Health, Risø Campus as technical head of Risø High Dose Reference Laboratory. We provide dose measurements and calibrations for the radiation processing industry with many international customers, in particular in connection with radiation sterilization of medical devices.
2. What does receiving the Gray Medal mean to you personally and professionally?
It is great honour for me to receive the Gray medal (named after Louis Harold Gray). It signifies the international importance of the work we do, and I take pride of being part of the development of this metrology field. Personally, I am overwhelmed. I am proud and happy being recognized in this way.
3. What discovery, project, or contribution throughout your career are you most proud of, and why?
My most important contribution is the building of Risø High Dose Reference Laboratory starting with two people many years ago to now ten people. We are counted as one the world top laboratories due to the dedicated work by all of my colleagues here.
4. What originally sparked your interest in science?
In 1975 I spent a year at NIST (at the time NBS) working with William (Bill) McLaughlin. We made dose measurements using holographic interferometry and we developed this dosimeter film. It was a fascinating time that defined my way forward into science and development.
