3. Dr. Nisar Ahmad Rather & Dr. Shakeela Shah (India – Kashmir)
Both researchers have been involved in studies analyzing radon levels in soil, water, and air in the Himalayan region, which has naturally high radon emissions.
4. Dr. Asiyeh Shafiei (Iran)
A researcher in medical physics, she has focused on radon exposure in residential areas and its potential health risks in Iran.
5. Dr. Hyeon-Ju Kim (South Korea)
A physicist working on radon gas detection and mitigation techniques in South Korean homes and underground spaces.
6. Dr. Yanru Zhang (China)
A Chinese environmental scientist specializing in radioactive pollution and radon exposure in high-risk areas, such as mining sites and urban developments.
Radon research in Asia is critical due to factors such as earthquake-prone regions, uranium-rich soils, and densely populated cities. Women scientists in Asia are making valuable contributions to understanding and mitigating radon-related risks.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0895398824001740
Indoor Radon Survey in 31 Provincial Capital Cities and Estimation of Lung Cancer Risk in Urban Areas of China
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