Medical Physics Seminar - David Jordan

Dr David W. Jordan, Professor of Radiology, Case Western Reserve University

Dr. David W. Jordan is a distinguished medical physicist specializing in radiology, currently serving as a Professor of Radiology at Case Western Reserve University and a Senior Staff Scientist at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center. He holds a PhD in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences from the University of Michigan, where he also completed his undergraduate and master's degrees. Dr. Jordan's career spans over two decades, during which he has held various academic and professional appointments. He began his career at West Physics Consulting in Atlanta, GA, where he progressed from Medical Physicist to Director of Technical Operations. In 2011, he joined University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, where he has held multiple roles, including Chief Medical Physicist and Associate Director of Clinical Research. His expertise is recognized through numerous certifications, including Diagnostic Radiologic Physics and Medical Nuclear Physics from the American Board of Radiology, and Magnetic Resonance Safety Expert from the American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety. Dr. Jordan is also a Certified Radiation Expert by the Ohio Department of Health. Dr. Jordan is an active member of several professional societies, such as the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), the American College of Radiology, and the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. He has served on numerous committees and task groups within these organizations, contributing significantly to the field of medical physics. His research interests include imaging physics, radiation safety, and the development of new diagnostic techniques. Dr. Jordan has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has been invited to present his work at national and international conferences. He has also been recognized with multiple awards for his teaching excellence, including the Physics Teacher of the Year award from University Hospitals Radiology Residency for six consecutive years. In addition to his academic and research contributions, Dr. Jordan is committed to mentoring the next generation of medical physicists. He has supervised numerous residents and students, many of whom have gone on to successful careers in the field.