Ricardo Khine, PhD.

A therapeutic radiographer, Khine was recognized for his significant contribution to professional practice and education, according to the university. He has spent more than 22 years in therapeutic radiography, including 13 years in higher education as a senior academic, and he has also worked in the U.S. and Australia.

Khine now serves as the head of the School of Health and Social Care Professions at Buckinghamshire New University.

Khine has promoted the therapeutic radiographer profession in activities for the U.K. Society of Radiographers (SoR), the European Federation of Radiographer Societies, and Health Education England. Furthermore, he is also a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a member of the Academy of Medical Educators.

Khine received his doctorate in 2017 for research on the perceived impact of the consultant therapeutic radiographer role in clinical practice, the university said. His current research involves advanced clinical practitioner roles in therapeutic radiography.