Charles A. Trapp

Charles A. Trapp is a Professor of Physical Chemistry at the University of Louisville. His research focuses on magnetic properties of matter, particularly using electron spin resonance (ESR) spectroscopy to study free radicals in aromatic organic compounds, transition metal ions in catalysts, high-temperature superconductors, and photoacoustic crystals. He holds a B.S. from Loyola College (1958), M.S. (1960), and Ph.D. (1963) from the University of Chicago.

His theoretical work involves molecular orbital calculations to complement experimental studies. Recent publications include co-authored textbooks on physical chemistry and computational tools for the field, alongside a 1993 microbiology study on manganous ion uptake in bacteria.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed, and no advisees are mentioned in the provided data. His research integrates spectroscopic techniques with computational modeling to explore materials' electronic structures and chemical behavior.