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COLLABORATION GROUP

Purpose: The Collaboration Group (CG) supports ICNIRP in fulfilling its mission, primarily by contributing to specific tasks and/or limited tasks within working groups (WGs) when assistance is required beyond that available from the Commission and the Scientific Expert Group (SEG).

Composition: The CG is composed of professionals selected on the basis of their professional credentials in a discipline relevant to NIR such as biology, epidemiology, physics and engineering, biophysics, medicine or in a discipline relevant to the ICNIRP activities, such as communication. They carry out their work for the Commission on a voluntary basis. In doing so they do not represent either their country of origin or their institute. ICNIRP CG members are required to declare any personal interests in relation to the activities of ICNIRP. CG members' declarations are available on the ICNIRP website.

Election: CG members are elected from nominations by Members of the Commission, or the Scientific Expert Group, the Executive Council of the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA), the IRPA Associate Societies, national and international public radiation protection bodies, and other collaborating partners of ICNIRP following a call for nominations. The election takes place in general every four years at the beginning of a new term of office and any time there is a need for additional support.

Eugenia Cordelli
PG LF Subgroup Experimental Studies

Eugenia Cordelli is a Senior Scientist at ENEA, Italy's National Agency for New Technologies, Energy, and Sustainable Economic Development, specializing in environmental mutagenesis, radiation biology, and toxicology. She holds a Master's Degree in Biological Sciences (cum laude) from the University of La Sapienza, Rome, with a thesis on flow cytometric analysis of gastro-intestinal tissues. Eugenia has led numerous research projects, including WHO-funded systematic reviews on radiofrequency fields and reproductive outcomes, and has been involved in EU-funded projects on nanomaterials, reproductive toxicity, and pollutants' effects on male fertility. She also completed training in flow cytometry in 1988 and a scholarship in oncology at the University of Camerino. In addition, she served as an honorary professor at the University of Roma2 "Tor Vergata," teaching courses on environmental mutagenesis and toxicology of reproduction. Eugenia has coordinated national and international research teams, managed large-scale projects, and supervised students and collaborators. She has contributed to risk assessment groups, such as the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Working Group on Flavourings. Eugenia Cordelli joined the ICNIRP Collaboration Group in November 2024.

Declaration of Personal Interest

Sean Hewson
PG LF Subgroup Epidemiology

Sean Hewson is a research scientist with a background in chemistry, broadly characterised by extensive experience in a variety of spectroscopic analytical techniques and well-developed written and general research skills. He is currently employed as a science officer at the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). Sean holds a PhD in Supramolecular Chemistry from the Queensland University of Technology. He enjoys embracing new challenges and creating solutions for vexing problems and puzzles. Sean Hewson joined the ICNIRP Collaboration Group in November 2024.

Declaration of Personal Interest

Rohan Mate
PG LF Subgroup Epidemiology

Rohan Mate works as a Science Officer at ARPANSA, where he contributes to radiation research, focusing on non-ionising radiation and its effects. With strong skills in report writing, communication, and research, he has co-authored scientific articles and actively participated in developing radiation protection standards. Rohan is currently completing a PhD in Epidemiology at Monash University, focused on the health outcomes of occupational exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic radiation (RF EMR) and its potential impact on cancer incidence. His interests lie in occupational health, epidemiology, and the public perception of radiation risks. Rohan Mate was elected in the ICNIRP CG in November 2024.

Declaration of Personal Interest

Felix Meyer
PG LF Subgroup Experimental Studies

Felix Meyer is currently a Scientific Officer at the Federal Office for Radiation Protection, Competence Center for Electromagnetic Fields. He holds a PhD (magna cum laude) in Radiation Biology from the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, where he studied DNA repair mechanisms in triple-negative breast cancer. His expertise includes homologous recombination, S-phase damage responses, and oxidative stress biomarkers. He has extensive experience as coordinator of radiobiology networks and as principal investigator of large reviews on RF-EMF. With hands-on experience in 3D cell cultures and field-based genetic research, his focus spans cancer biology, environmental radiation, and translational radiotherapy research. Felix Meyer joined the ICNIRP Collaboration Group in November 2024.

Declaration of Personal Interest

Rosanna Pinto
PG LF Subgroup Experimental Studies

Rosanna Pinto is a researcher at the Bioelectromagnetic Group of ENEA, specializing in the dosimetry of electromagnetic fields (EMF) and their effects on biological systems. Her research interests include medical applications of EMF, exposure assessment, and systematic reviews. She holds a Master's degree in Electronic Engineering from La Sapienza University of Rome, where she focused on mobile phone compliance testing. Rosanna has expertise in measuring dielectric properties, assessing health risks related to EMF, and designing systems for biological experiments and wireless power transfer in electric vehicles. Rosanna has managed both national and international research projects and collaborations, including work as a visiting scientist at the JRC of ISPRA and the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic. She is a member of the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority's Scientific Council for EMF Health and contributes to international EMF exposure standards as part of the IEC TC106 working group. Rosanna Pinto was elected in the ICNIRP Collaboration Group in November 2024.

Declaration of Personal Interest

David Sibenaler
SC Communication

Providing clear and accurate information to the community about radiation is what David Sibenaler does in his communication role at the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA).  Aside from collaborating with ICNIRP, David is also supporting an International Commission on Radiological Protection task group’s communication work. Prior to joining ARPANSA, David was a journalist and science show presenter. He holds a Masters in Science Communication from the Australian National University and also completed a Master of Journalism at Monash University, where he wrote a thesis on how Britney Spears’ news was reported by The New York Times in 2007-2008.  He is always looking for ways to reference pop culture in his science communication work. David Sibenaler joined the ICNIRP Collaboration Group in November 2024.

Declaration of Personal Interest

Paola Villani
PG LF Subgroup Experimental Studies

Paola Villani is a Senior Scientist at ENEA, the Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Rome, Italy. She holds a degree in Biological Sciences from the University "La Sapienza," Rome and has extensive experience in experimental activities in the field of radiobiology, environmental mutagenesis and genetic toxicology. Her research interests focus on DNA and chromosome damage due to environmental contaminants, radiation, and nano-materials, alongside evaluating the genotoxicity of chemicals. She contributed to developing the "ReProComet assay" for genetic testing, now included in the EURL ECVAM Database. Paola Villani was elected to the ICNIRP Collaboration Group in November 2024.
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