Gordon Peterson

Gordon Peterson is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Haverford University. His research integrates solid-state chemistry, materials science, and machine learning to investigate crystalline structures and properties of inorganic materials.

• Education: B.A. in Chemistry from Cornell University, Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry from University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Postdoctoral Training: McElrath Fellow at University of Houston, Maria Goeppert Mayer Fellow at Argonne National Lab

Research focuses on:

• Disordered Materials: Studying local ordering effects on electrical/thermal transport
• AI-Guided Discovery: Exploring machine learning applications for materials prediction
• Novel Synthesis: Developing flux-based techniques for unusual materials
• Quantum Materials: Investigating electronic structures in exotic compounds

His lab utilizes synchrotron facilities like the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory for crystal characterization.