Christopher Pollock Email & Phone Number

Ithaca, New York Area

· Lead scientist at the Photon-In Photon-Out X-ray Spectroscopy (PIPOXS) beamline· Determine the science direction of the PIPOXS beamline, identify and implement upgrades, and spearhead spectroscopy-related grant writing· In collaboration with technical staff, manage all aspects of beamline operation including electronics, x-ray optics and detectors, and sample environment / delivery· Establish and maintain the x-ray spectroscopy user program at CHESS, including recruiting and training new user groups· Supervise and mentor post docs and students as well as host multiple training workshops a year

State College, Pennsylvania Area

· Transformed, overexpressed, and purified α-ketoglutarate dependent oxygenases and ribonucleotide reductaces from E. coli cells· Investigated enzyme mechanisms using stopped flow absorption spectroscopy, liquid chromatography mass spectrometery, and freeze quench Mössbauer and x-ray absorption / emission spectroscopies· Modified enzyme sequences using molecular biological techniques (e.g. PCR)

Mülheim An Der Ruhr, Germany

Ph.D. advisor: Serena DeBeer· Investigated inorganic and bioinorganic complexes using x-ray absorption and x-ray emission spectroscopies· Developed methodologies for analyzing Kβ mainline and valence-to-core x-ray emission spectroscopic data· Performed DFT and ab initio calculations on organic and inorganic compounds using ORCA· Planned and conducted experiments at synchrotron sources in France, Switzerland, and USA· Collaborated internationally with scientists in Germany, France, England, the Netherlands, and USA

Ithaca, Ny

Teaching assistant for general and inorganic chemistry courses.

Clemson, Sc

Worked on research projects in inorganic chemistry and biochemistry.

Philadelphia, Pa

Investigated the application of a polymersome-nanoparticle system for uses in drug delivery.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Inorganic Chemistry

Advisor: Dr. Serena DeBeer

M.S., Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Graduate Association of ChemistryAdvisor: Dr. Serena DeBeer

Bs, Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Student Affiliate of the American Chemical Society, Student tutor for general and organic chemistry, Calhoun.