Christopher J. Miller Email & Phone Number

San Diego

Advisor: Clifford P. Kubiak• Collaborated closely with the principal investigator and interdisciplinary team members to direct research projects to thoroughly characterize the stability, activity, and selectivity of new catalysts for renewable energy applications. Co-authored multiple peer-reviewed scientific publications.• Investigated and improved hydrogen transfer selectivity for transfer hydrogenation reactions using physical organometallic chemistry concepts.• Investigated chemical mechanisms at electrode and semiconducting surfaces. Combined novel surface spectroscopic and computational techniques to study molecular interactions at surfaces. • Analyzed prior work on hydrogen transfer during the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide. Studied strategies to further our mechanistic understanding of the electrocatalytic reduction of CO2 to HCOO- with [FeFe] hydrogenase mimics.• Investigated and improved the lifetime and photovoltage for the photoelectrochemical reduction of CO2 by surface-immobilized Mn and Re electrocatalysts on silicon utilizing a surface modification motif that slows surface oxidation and improves electron transfer. • Served as Area Safety Officer for the lab (2018-2021). Conducted in-lab instrument and synthetic technique training. Implemented new safety protocols (CO gas and POCl3). Maintained lab equipment and instruments.• Mentored two undergraduate students, teaching laboratory techniques and skills needed to excel in chemistry.

La Jolla, California, United States

• Conducted in-lab instrument and synthetic technique training. • Worked with EH&S to implement new safety protocols (CO gas and POCl3). • Volunteered to teach new incoming graduate students lab safety and proper lab teaching techniques (2020).• Wrote incident reports. • Maintained, audited, and wrote lab-specific Hazard Control Plans and Standard Operating Procedures. • Wrote the SOP for COVID lab safety that the chemistry labs in Pacific Hall adopted. • Maintained chemical inventory for the lab. • Maintained and fixed lab equipment and instruments (FTIR, glovebox, GC). • Trained in gas/cryogen handling techniques and safety.• Maintained Kubiak group website and internal data storage network.• Delegated lab jobs and tasks, organized lab cleanings.

CHEM 105. Physical Chemistry Lab (Winter 2018, Fall 2020, Winter 2021) • Experimental physical chemistry laboratory. Experimental topics included kinetics, quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, fluorescence, luminescence, flash photolysis, and computational chemistry (DFT). • Additional responsibilities: Set up of experiments. Filming, editing, and producing a virtual lab for students during the COVID lockdown. Taught proper Schlenk line and gas handling techniques.CHEM 100A. Analytical Chemistry Lab (Spring 2020)• Laboratory course emphasizing classical quantitative chemical analysis techniques, including separation and gravimetric methods, and an introduction to instrumental analysis.• Additional responsibilities: Filming, editing, and producing a virtual lab for students during the COVID lockdown. Facilitating lab report writing by developing a "How to Write an Upper-division Laboratory Report" document for students.CHEM 7L. General Chemistry Lab (Spring 2017)• Condenses a year of introductory training in analytical, inorganic, physical, and synthetic laboratory techniques into one intensive quarter.• Additional responsibilities: Grade and provide feedback on quizzes and tests based on laboratory techniques and safety procedures.

CHEM 6A. General Chemistry I (Fall 2016, Winter 2017)• First quarter introductory class for science and engineering majors. Topics included atomic theory, bonding, molecular geometry, stoichiometry, and types of reactions.• Additional responsibilities: Conduct general office hours for students across the general chemistry sequence. CHEM 6CH. Honors General Chemistry (Spring 2018)• Third quarter introductory class for well-prepared science and engineering majors. Topics included kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, semiconductors, spectroscopy, and x-ray diffraction. • Additional responsibilities: Assigning homework that aligns with the course topics. Developed practice exams, a study guide, and exam questions.

Undergraduate Research Advisor: Ellen R. FisherSynthesis and characterization of tin oxide nanowires. • Synthesized, characterized, and investigated the growth mechanisms of SnO2 nanowires and nanobrushes. • Modified SnO2 nanomaterials with H2 and H2O plasma treatments. Characterized and determined surface modification mechanisms• Determined the effect of plasma treatment on SnO2 nanomaterials on their carbon monoxide and benzene detection.• Investigated the physical and chemical changes on SnO2 nanomaterials following PECVD of polyaniline onto their surface (Unpublished Results)

Summer Research Advisor: Richard A. Kemp• Synthesized and characterized multivalent nuclear, low valent group 14 complexes with possible applications for CO2 activation

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Chemistry, 3.914

Activities and Societies: Chemistry Graduate Student Council

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemistry, 3.54

Activities and Societies: Treasurer, Colorado State French Club (Cercle Français) • Organized events for 150+ students within the Fort.