Michael Bowry

Michael Bowry is a Lecturer in Physics at the University of the West of Scotland's Paisley Campus, affiliated with the School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences. He is a researcher in the Nuclear Physics Research Group, specializing in experimental nuclear decay spectroscopy, gamma-ray and conversion electron spectroscopy, and beta decay studies. His work focuses on octupole degrees-of-freedom in neutron-rich radium isotopes, exotic N=Z nuclei, isospin symmetry-breaking corrections, and rapid proton-capture nucleosynthesis. He actively participates in STEM outreach and has been accepting PhD students since 2013.

Research interests include angular momentum population in relativistic heavy-ion fragmentation reactions and collaborations across international facilities like TRIUMF and the GRiffin spectrometer. His publications span topics from nuclear structure analysis to archaeological applications of thermal-infrared measurements. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his contributions to experimental nuclear physics and interdisciplinary applications are notable.

Teaching responsibilities include physics lectures at the Paisley Campus, with a focus on bridging academic research and public engagement. His recent publications (2023–2025) explore both fundamental nuclear physics and applied methods in archaeology, reflecting a dual commitment to theoretical advancement and practical applications.