Gerhard Kraft

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Gerhard Kraft

Physics

#3709

World Rank

#5214

Historical Rank

Biophysics

#296

World Rank

#308

Historical Rank

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Gerhard Kraft's Degrees

• PhD Biophysics University of Göttingen
• Masters Physics University of Göttingen

Why Is Gerhard Kraft Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Gerhard Kraft was a German physicist, best known for introducing heavy ion cancer therapy in Europe. He was the founder and director of the Biophysics Department at the GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research in Darmstadt . Particle therapy had already been performed in US and Japan using protons, carbon, and other light ions. Gerhard Kraft introduced it in Europe, with two significant innovations: raster scanning and biological treatment planning. Under his direction, 440 patients were treated from 1997 to 2008 at GSI. Therapy now continues at the using the system introduced at GSI.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Gerhard Kraft?

Gerhard Kraft is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Göttingen
• Technische Universität Darmstadt
• University of Cologne
• University of Kassel