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Dr. Thomas Gorczyca is a professor of theoretical atomic physics in the Department of Physics at Â鶹´«Ã½. His research focuses on the fundamental interactions between electrons, photons and atomic ions in atmospheric and plasma environments.

Gorczyca’s research has a wide range of applications in astrophysics, thermonuclear fusion, and atmospheric physics, in the search for extra-terrestrial planets. His research has been funded by the National Aeronautic and Space Administration for nearly two decades, resulting in more than 100 peer-reviewed publications in leading physics and astronomy journals. Gorczyca has collaborated with numerous theoretical and experimental atomic physicists and laboratory astrophysicists at WMU and at national and international institutes.

A Fellow of the American Physical Society, Gorczyca has taught almost all available courses offered by the Department of Physics, including 1000-level (non-math intro), 2000-3000-level (intro and intermediate undergraduate), 4000-5000-level (advanced undergraduate), 6000-level (intro graduate), and 7000-level (Ph.D. dissertation) courses.

In addition to teaching and researching physics, Gorczyca enjoys many sporting and outdoor Michigan activities, including golf, bicycling, skiing, swimming, camping and fishing, and is a life-long Bruins, Celtics, Patriots and Red Sox fan.