Publications by authors named "Kathleen M Thiessen"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Kathleen M Thiessen"
- Kathleen M Thiessen's recent research primarily focuses on modeling and assessing the impact of radioactive contamination and air pollution from nuclear and thermal power plants, utilizing advanced methods for dose estimation and validation of dispersion models in diverse environments, including urban areas and complex terrains.
- Her work includes rigorous analysis of fallout exposure from nuclear detonations and the development of methodologies to calculate internal and external doses in various populations, reflecting concerns over nuclear safety and emergency response following incidents like the Fukushima disaster.
- Thiessen's studies emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary approaches combining environmental modeling, radiological assessment, and public health considerations, aiming to improve current methodologies used in predicting exposure effects and enhancing protective measures for affected communities.