Spencer Locke

Spencer Locke serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Lethbridge, maintaining active office hours by appointment (9:00 AM to 4:30 PM). His faculty position includes prior designation as Canada Research Chair (Tier II) for Experimental Astrophysics from 2013 to 2023.

Research focuses on advanced astrophysical instrumentation and observational techniques, specifically:

• Development of cryogenic instrumentation systems
• Fourier Spectroscopy applications in space observation
• Far-Infrared imaging and spectroscopy methodologies
• Interferometry techniques for cosmic structure analysis
• Star formation processes and cosmological implications

His work maintains strong connections to major space missions through active utilization of the ESA Herschel Science Archive and ESA Planck Legacy Archive.

Key recognition includes:

• Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Experimental Astrophysics (2013-2023)

Professional activities include contributions to NASA ADS archive service, Google Scholar, and arXiv.org publication repositories, demonstrating ongoing engagement with the international astrophysics research community.