Stephen W.S. McKeever

co-author of Optically Stimulated Luminescence: Fundamentals and Applications

November 4, 2015

Stephen McKeever is currently the Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer at Oklahoma State University and a Regents Professor in the department of physics. He joined the OSU physics faculty in 1983 and attained the rank of associate professor in 1986 and Full professor in 1990. He was named a Noble Research Fellow in Optical Materials in 1987, served as head of the department from 1995-99, and Associate Dean for Research in the College of Arts & Sciences from 2000-03. Dr. McKeever was also named the MOST (More Oklahoma Science and Technology) Chair of Experimental Physics in 1999. He also is currently the Executive Director of the OSU Multispectral Lab in Ponca City. His research involves radiation sensor development for applications in security, environmental studies, space studies, and medicine. Current special interests include developing methods for radiation triage in the event of a radiological event (natural or man-made), radiation measurements for security purposes, and space radiation dosimetry (with experiments aboard Shuttle, Soyuz, and ISS) to monitor radiation doses to astronauts, and radiation measurements on robotic missions to Mars. He has authored or co-authored over 190 scientific publications and 6 books on thermally and optically stimulated luminescence as applied to radiation measurements, and has 6 US and 9 International patents. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society, a Fellow of the Institute of Physics, and a Member of the Health Physics Society. He is currently the Secretary for Science and Technology for the State of Oklahoma, sits on numerous Boards and has served on several national scientific committees. He has also served co-Editor-in-Chief and is presently Consulting Editor of the Elsevier journal Radiation Measurements.

Optically Stimulated Luminescence has developed into one of the leading optical techniques for the measurement and detection of ionizing radiation. This text covers advanced modern applications, how the method can play a useful role in different areas of dosimetry and how to approach the challenges presented when working with the technique.

The underlying theory is discussed throughout the book on an as-needed basis for a complete understanding of the various phenomena, but with an emphasis on the practical applications of the technique. Background information and the relevant key references on each method are given, inviting the reader to explore deeper into the subject independently.

The book is intended for postgraduate, researchers, and those involved with radiation dosimetry. The material is relevant and accessible to both specialists and those new to the field and is therefore fundamental to anyone interested in modern advances of the subject.

URL: https://library.okstate.edu/news/celebratingbooks/2011-honorees/stephen-mckeever

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