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Seth Lichter is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University, specializing in molecular-scale dynamics. His research focuses on polymer dynamics, surface diffusion, and energy-related phenomena. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. from MIT in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, respectively, and a B.A. in Engineering and Applied Physics from Harvard University.
His current projects include collaborations on polymer dynamics with Prof. Chris Goedde and Prof. Anupam Garg, as well as studies on liquid-surface interactions under shear. Lichter emphasizes analytical modeling and closed-form solutions to complex problems, combining computation with physical insight.
He teaches courses such as Modeling Energy in Society, Molecular Motors in Biology, and the interdisciplinary Nonlinear Dynamics, which spans eight departments across Engineering and Arts & Sciences. Notable awards include the Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award and the Clemens Herschel Prize for Excellence in Engineering.
