RPI’s programmes are designed to build national capacity, support regulatory compliance, and promote public awareness. Key initiatives include:
- Radiation Protection and Safety Training
Regular national and international courses on ionising and non-ionising radiation safety, including RF safety, occupational exposure, and emergency response.
- IAEA Fellowship and Technical Cooperation Programmes
Hosting and supporting fellows, expert missions, and collaborative research under IAEA frameworks.
- Radon Monitoring and Public Engagement:
- Radon gas monitoring in underground mines and enclosed environments
- Organisation of the 2024 Radon Stakeholder Forum in collaboration with NNRI and SNAS
- Public education on radon risks in homes and workplaces
- Occupational Exposure Studies:
- Dose assessments in GAEC research facilities and diagnostic radiology departments
- Optimisation of occupational exposure in medical settings
- Radiofrequency Radiation Research:
- Development of a semi-empirical model for RF exposure prediction from mobile base stations and broadcast towers
- SAR measurement methodologies and exposure modelling from mobile handsets
- Institutional Strengthening:
- Development of quality manuals (e.g., for the Personal Dosimetry Laboratory)
- MoUs with regulatory bodies (e.g., NCA, EPA)
- Coordination of RPI’s Seminar Series and commercialisation of research outputs