Sharon Gerbode

Sharon Gerbode is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Harvey Mudd College. Her research focuses on experimental soft matter physics, particularly colloids and adaptive biomaterials.

• Research Areas: Soft Matter Physics, Colloidal Self-Assembly, Adaptive Biomaterials, Complex Systems
• Affiliation: Department of Physics, Harvey Mudd College

The Gerbode Lab investigates how microscopic particles in colloids self-assemble into thermodynamic phases and how soft biological tissues achieve complex actuation. Her work bridges fundamental physics and applied materials science, addressing problems in industrial, biological, and engineering contexts.

Her recent publications explore grain coarsening in colloidal polycrystals, local melting mechanisms, and entropy-driven crystal formation. These studies highlight her expertise in microstructural dynamics and thermodynamic principles.