Rate My Professor Mick Gladys

Dr Mick Gladys is a Lecturer in Physics in the School of Science at the University of Newcastle, Australia, part of the College of Engineering, Science and Environment. He earned his PhD, Bachelor of Science with Honours, and Bachelor of Science from the University of Newcastle. His career includes serving as a Research Associate in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge from 2004 to 2006, Chevening Fellow in the Department of Physics at the University of Warwick from 2003 to 2004, and Research Associate at the University of Newcastle in 2004. Since February 2017, he has been Scholarly Teaching Fellow in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, advancing to his current Lecturer role. Gladys teaches extensively across physics courses such as PHYS1200, PHYS1210, PHYS1220, PHYS2170, PHYS3330, PHYS3345, and others including STAT1070 and OHSE6060. He has developed innovative teaching tools, including demonstrations for first-year physics, cross-platform mobile apps for peer instruction and instant feedback, and lightboard technology integrated with demonstration equipment to boost student satisfaction, engagement, and retention.