Lindley Morris Zerbe
Satellite communications, Power System and Medic

Lindley is an Associate Scientist with The Centre for Remote, Imaging, Sensing, and Processing (CRISP) in NUS and the sole staff member on the team. He was group leader for the Technical Mountaineering Course in NZ, the Equipment co-IC of the Mera Expedition 2003, and team leader for the Gasherbrum II and Cho Oyu training climbs. For the Everest climb, Lindley will be focusing on keeping the power/solar, computer and satellite communications systems in proper working order so that the team can send regular updates back to NUS and the press and, as a team medic, he will assist the doctor in keeping the team safe and healthy.

Before moving to Singapore and starting his work with the National University of Singapore, Lindley completed his Bachelor’s of Science (01’) and Master’s (02’) degrees at Stanford University. His area of study was a newly created field called Earth Systems, an interdisciplinary program investigating the biogeochemical processes in various ecological systems. He was excited to move from Stanford to a very different culture nearly half way around the globe, where he could develop as a scientist and individual.

Lindley's passion for adventure has taken him all over the world, from treks into the Ventana wilderness area bordering his hometown of Carmel, California, to rock climbing, skiing and trekking trips throughout the US, to cavern diving in the Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, to a coral reef research station near Eilat, Israel, the site of his Master’s research.

His experiences as an avid cross-country runner have also strengthened his love for the mountains. "I found an intensity of experience in cross-country that I have rediscovered in mountaineering, pushing the mind and body through pain and adversity to achieve something great, both as an individual, and as a team, a brotherhood. And even with the hard work and pain, I appreciate the ability and the opportunity to see the beauty and majesty of the ever-changing landscape," says Lindley.

Lindley attributed his life principles to his mentors who taught him the “work hard, play hard” ethic, which involves a lifestyle dedicated to pushing oneself to achieve across three areas: professionally, both in academics and occupation; physically, whether in organized sports or a trek through the mountains; and finally in personal development, with openness to other cultures and ideas.

Lindley believes that through focus, dedication and hard work, great things can be done.