Dr Michael Gladys
| Work Phone | (02) 4921 5435 |
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| Fax | (02) 4921 6898 |
| Michael.Gladys@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position |
Lecturer
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
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| Office | P119, Physics |
Qualifications
- PhD, University of Newcastle, 2004
- Bachelor of Science (Honours), University of Newcastle, 1998
- Bachelor of Science, University of Newcastle, 1997
Research
Research keywords
- Chiral catalysis
- Metal Surfaces
- chiral surfaces
- oxide Surfaces
- reaction on ice
Research expertise
My research expertise is in experimental surface science concerned with the interaction of molecules with metal surfaces. In particular, investigating novel chiral catalysis and environmental impact of particulates in the upper atmosphere.
Languages
- Spanish
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 020499 | Condensed Matter Physics Not Elsewhere Classified | 75 |
| 090499 | Chemical Engineering Not Elsewhere Classified | 15 |
| 030699 | Physical Chemistry Not Elsewhere Classified | 10 |
Awards
Distinction.
| 2003 |
British Chevening Postdoctoral Fellowship
British Council (Australia) Postdoctoral Fellowship to research in United Kingdom |
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| 2000 |
Australian-American Fulbright Postgraduate Student Award for Science and Engineering
Australian-American Fulbright Foundation (Australia) Funding to spend 1 year in USA as part of PhD. |
Honours.
| 2003 |
University of Newcastle, Faculty of Science and Mathematics Travel Scholarship
University of Newcastle (Australia) Travel Scholarship for conference |
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Recognition.
| 2007 |
Journal of Physical Chemistry Cover Art
American Chemical Society (United States) Cover art for Journal of Physical Chemistry |
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| 2006 |
Royal Microscopical Society, First Prize in the Electron Microscopy Material
Royal Microscopical Society (United Kingdom) Prize for best image from electron micrioscopy in 2003, materials category. |
| 2003 |
AVS Vacuum Technology award for best journal article in 2003
Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology (United States) |
Research Award.
| 1998 |
The University of Newcastle Department of Physics Undergraduate Summer Vacation Scholarship
The University of Newcastle (Australia) |
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Teaching
Teaching keywords
- Atomic Physics
- Optics and Laser Physics
- Statistical Physics
- Surface Science
- Synchrotron techniques
Teaching expertise
Teaching includes lectures in Statistical and Thermal Physics, Optics and Laser Physics and Atomic Physics. I am particularly interested in first year teaching practice and have participated in several workshops and 1st year teaching conferences.