John Smith

Professor John Smith is the Head of the Nuclear Physics Research Group at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS). He serves as Associate Dean (Research & Innovation) in the School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences. His research focuses on experimental nuclear physics, particularly gamma-ray spectroscopy of exotic nuclei.

• Academic Roles: Professor, Associate Dean
• Location: UWS Paisley campus

Research Expertise: Smith specializes in studying proton-rich nuclei near Sn100 and octupole correlations in actinide regions. His work involves large international collaborations at facilities like Jyväskylä Accelerator Laboratory, Legnaro National Laboratory, and Argonne National Laboratory.

Technical Approaches: Utilizes Jurogam2, Gammasphere, and SAGE spectrometer arrays with silicon and germanium detectors for electron-gamma coincidence spectroscopy. His team conducts complex computational data analysis on multi-parameter datasets from hundreds of radiation detectors.

Applications: Techniques extend to nuclear medicine, nuclear waste assay, and environmental monitoring. Smith actively promotes knowledge exchange through bespoke short courses for CPD and industry collaborations.