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Dr. Michael Wood is an Associate Professor of Physics at the University of St. Thomas, specializing in laboratory astrophysics research that bridges astronomy and atomic physics. His work investigates the cosmic origins of elements through spectroscopic analysis of atomic transitions, with applications in understanding nucleosynthesis and exoplanet composition.
Wood's research involves measuring atomic transition probabilities using advanced spectroscopic techniques to improve astronomical data. His NIH-funded work has produced critical atomic data for thousands of transitions published in journals like Journal of Physics and Astrophysical Journal. Recent publications focus on transition probabilities for iron-group elements and their implications for stellar evolution models.
He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including Classical Physics II and Astrophysics, integrating laboratory experiences into upper-level coursework. His pedagogical work includes developing the "Integrated Laboratory in an Upper-Level Astrophysics Course" (2021).
