Dr. Martin Williams

Associate Professor

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Biography

Martin Williams is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Guelph. He received his PhD from Imperial College, University of London in 1993. Following his graduation, he began his academic career at the University of Guyana, where he served as Assistant Professor and later as Head of the Department of Physics. His research interests are primarily focused on Physics Education Research, with specific areas including modern pedagogy and classroom techniques. Williams investigates the effectiveness of interactive responses and teaching paradigms on student engagement, retention, and learning outcomes, particularly for underrepresented groups in physics. He is also dedicated to developing effective training methods for Teaching Assistants to enhance learning and assessment. Throughout his career, Williams has been recognized for his teaching excellence with several prestigious awards, including the CAP Medal for Excellence in Teaching Undergraduate Physics in 2017 and the Distinguished Professor Award from the University of Guelph in 2014.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Guelph • Guelph, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in physics education.

Research Fellow

— Present

University of Nottingham •

Worked in the Solid-State Engineering Group focusing on related studies.

Assistant Professor, Head of Department

— Present

University of Guyana •

Taught and managed the Department of Physics.

Awards

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CAP Medal for Excellence in Teaching Undergraduate Physics

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Distinguished Professor Award

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Teaching Excellence Award

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).