معرفی
David W. Craig is an Associate Professor of Physics in the Department of Chemistry and Physics at West Texas A & M University's Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences. Since joining WTAMU in 2004, he teaches both introductory science courses for all majors and the most advanced physics courses offered. His academic background includes a B.S. in Physics from Rhodes College (1984), M.S. in Physics (Instrumentation Specialty) from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (1988), and Ph.D. in Physics from University of Mississippi (1995), where he worked at the National Center for Physical Acoustics.
Professional Interests
- Radio astronomy with the Undergraduate ALFALFA Team using Arecibo Observatory
- Optical astronomy focusing on small-scale variable stars
- Computational physics using Python and FORTRAN
- Mathematical typesetting with LaTeX
Research Trends
His research integrates observational astronomy with pedagogical innovation, emphasizing data compression principles in science and mathematical formalism. While specific publications aren't listed, his work gravitates toward radio astronomy data analysis and educational methodologies in physical sciences.
Additional Contributions
- Former planetarium director at Delta State University (6 years)
- Created specialized teaching materials for advanced physics topics
- Developed computational resources for Sturm-Liouville equations and complex variable analysis
- Active in promoting algorithmic complexity as science education framework
