Eduardo Gallego Díaz

Professor of Nuclear Engineering at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM). Coordinator of the research group on the Science and Technology of Advanced Nuclear Fission Systems, including an experimental facility for neutron detection and dosimetry. Director of UPM’s Master’s Degree in Nuclear Science and Technology until 2024.

Author or co-author of approximately 100 scientific papers in international journals and supervisor of twelve doctoral theses.

He served on the Board of Directors of the Spanish Nuclear Society (SNE) (2020–2024). At the Spanish Society for Radiological Protection (SEPR), he held the positions of Treasurer (2000–2004), Vice-President (2010–2012) and President (2013–2015).

Member of the Executive Council of the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA) (2008–2016) and Vice-President (2016–2020 and 2024–2028). At the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP), he served on Committee 4 (2013–2025) and is currently a member of the Main Commission, with a term running until 2029.

Spain will end this decade as the world leader in the number of proton therapy facilities per capita. This will undoubtedly improve treatments for certain cancers. A major joint effort is therefore needed from the companies developing the technology, the professionals responsible for its application and safety, and the Nuclear Safety Council (CSN), to ensure that this development serves as a model of best practice. It is an exceptional opportunity for our country’s healthcare system.