Christian Langton

Christian Langton
Born

6 August 1957

Leicester
Academic background
Alma mater University of Hull
University of Aberdeen
Academic work
Discipline Medical Physics
Website staff.qut.edu.au/staff/langtonc/

Christian Langton (born 6 August 1957) is a British researcher in medical physics. He is Adjunct Professor of Medical Physics, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia.[1]

Professional life

Langton is notable for his development of an early detection system for osteoporosis using ultrasonic waves.[2]

Honours and awards

Langton was awarded a Doctor of Science (DSc) in Medical Physics from the University of Hull (the first to be awarded in a decade) for his work on the measurement of broadband ultrasonic attenuation in cancellous bone. In 2015 he received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Eastern Finland. In 2006 Langton's work was listed by EurekaUK as one of the top 100 UK university discoveries to come out of the UK in the past 50 years.[2] In 2008, the UK Department of Health recognised Langton in a publication highlighting eleven projects that had contributed to ‘60 years of NHS research benefiting patients’.[1] His work is listed under the 'Hull Firsts' at the Carnegie Heritage Centre in Kingston-upon-Hull [3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Professor Christian Langton". Queensland University of Technology. Retrieved 2018-03-28.
  2. 1 2 "100 UK university discoveries". London: The Guardian. 5 July 2006. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
  3. ↑ https://www.carnegiehull.co.uk/hull-firsts/index.php
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