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Gerrick Lindberg, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Physical Chemistry at Northern Arizona University's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. His research focuses on cryogenic materials, planetary chemistry, and energy storage systems. He leads the Lindberg Physical Chemistry Research Group, studying phenomena such as Titan's hydrocarbon lakes, Pluto's volatile ices, and polymer electrolyte fuel cells. Lindberg has expertise in experimental techniques like vapor pressure measurements and molecular dynamics simulations.
Academic Background: He earned a BSc in Chemistry from Oregon State University, followed by MA/PhD degrees in Chemistry from Boston University. His postdoctoral research at the University of Chicago deepened his work on astrochemistry and cryogenic systems.
Research Interests: Lindberg investigates water physical chemistry, gas storage in nanoporous materials, and free energy sampling methods. His work bridges laboratory experiments (e.g., quartz crystal microbalance studies) and computational models to advance understanding of planetary bodies and energy technologies.
Key Contributions: Over 15+ peer-reviewed articles since 2020 explore topics like Titan's methane-ethane-nitrogen systems, Pluto's phase diagrams, and antibiofilm materials. His lab's planetary science research has implications for astrobiology and exoplanet studies.
Labs & Facilities: His research utilizes NAU's Astrophysical Ices Laboratory and advanced equipment for cryogenic material analysis. Lindberg collaborates nationally on projects funded by NSF and NASA.
