Dr. Robert Ivkov is a professor of radiation oncology and molecular radiation sciences, and oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He also holds joint appointments in the departments of mechanical engineering, and materials science and engineering both at the Johns Hopkins University, Whiting School of Engineering. Dr. Ivkov earned his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Maryland and his M.Sc. from the University of Toronto. His PhD researh focused was the thermodynamic properties of proteins. He continued to perform basic materials research at the National Institute of Standards and Technology and later moved to the private sector to develop oncology products. His current research interests include the development, characterization, and use of nanomaterials to target cancer, and enhance the effectiveness of current therapies such as radiation. He has a particular focus on nanoparticle delivery to tumors, immune modulating properties of iron oxide nanoparticles, and tumor imaging and heating with magnetic nanoparticles.