Charles Wilson

Charles Wilson is an Assistant Professor and Assistant Program Director in Health Physics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), School of Health Professions. He has held these roles since 2022, with a focus on radiation safety training, NORM/TENORM regulation, and pedagogical innovation in health physics education.

• Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science (Louisiana State University, 2019)
• Master of Science in Health/Medical Physics (Louisiana State University, 2012)
• Bachelor of Science in Physics (Louisiana State University, 2009)

Wilson’s research interests center on solving practical challenges in radiation safety, including:

• Development of shielding devices for medical environments
• Andragogic approaches to radiation safety training
• Policy surveillance for NORM/TENORM regulation
• Low-dose radiation risk modeling and public misconceptions
• GIS-based site selection for radioactive waste storage
• Monte Carlo simulation techniques in health physics

His scholarly output demonstrates expertise in radiation protection, regulatory analysis, and simulation-based solutions. Notably, he has contributed to evolving TENORM policy frameworks and developed tools for visualizing radioactive decay dynamics.

Scientific awards include:

• Certified Health Physicist (ABHP, 2022–present)
• Certified Safety Professional (BCSP, 2019–present)
• Certified Laser Safety Officer (BLS, 2017–present)

Wilson serves on graduate thesis committees for students such as Sarah Michaelle Mentzer and Joshua Gary Collins, guiding research in health physics and radiation safety. His teaching portfolio includes courses in radiation shielding, Monte Carlo techniques, and contemporary health physics issues.