The High Dose Reference Laboratory (HDRL) provides internationally traceable high-dose dosimetry services, supporting applications such as sterilisation, food irradiation, and advanced materials testing for industry and research
HDRL at DTU RISØ is a leading international facility dedicated to accurate and reliable dosimetry at high radiation doses. Established as a benchmark laboratory, HDRL provides traceable measurements that support industry, research, and regulatory compliance. Its work ensures confidence in radiation processing applications, ranging from sterilisation of medical devices to food irradiation and advanced materials testing.
Beyond calibration and verification services, HDRL offers a comprehensive portfolio of products, services, and training courses designed to meet the needs of customers and partners worldwide. These include specialised dosimetry systems, consultancy in quality assurance, and professional courses that combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Through this broad expertise, HDRL plays a central role in advancing both industrial practice and scientific understanding of high-dose radiation technologies.
Internationally traceable high-dose dosimetry services
Applications in sterilisation, food irradiation, and materials testing
Calibration, verification, consultancy, and training
For customers and partners in industry and research
HDRL is accredited by Danish Accreditation and Metrology Fund (DANAK) in accordance with EN ISO 17025:2017 for calibrations and dose measurements in the high-dose range 0.2 – 100 kGy.
Technical University of Denmark is appointed Designated Institute (DI) by the Danish Safety Technology Authority (“Sikkerhedsstyrelsen”) within 3 measurement areas: Length, Thermometry (Infrared) and Ionising Radiation (absorbed dose). HDRL maintains the latter within high-dose measurements for industrial applications.
Christina Ankjærgaard Head of Dosimetry, senior researcher Department of Health Technology Mobile: +45 61656929 cank@dtu.dk
Arne Miller Specialist Consultant Department of Health Technology Phone: +45 46774224 Mobile: 2132 5613 armi@dtu.dk
