Zhang, Chao

• Ph.D., Institute of High Energy Physics

•  M.S. Huazhong Normal College

• B.S., Hubie Normal College

Our objective is to develop a functional prototype detector module for a Time-of-Flight (ToF) Positron-Electron Tomography (PET) machine that surpasses the time and energy resolution of current state-of-the-art L(Y)SO crystal-based ToF-PET systems, while significantly reducing costs. This innovative module employs both Cherenkov and scintillation light within cryogenic inorganic scintillating crystals, achieving cost reductions of more than 50% compared to L(Y)SO, while dramatically improving ToF measurement. Consequently, this advancement promises a cost-effective ToF-PET solution with enhanced medical imaging quality for diagnosing cancer, heart disease, and other conditions.