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Christopher J. Cramer
Vice President for Research, Distinguished McKnight University Professor
- Energy & Catalysis
- Chemical Theory & Computation, Structure, Reactivity, and Dynamics
- Environmental & Green Chemistry
- A.B. Chemistry and Mathematics, Washington University
- Ph.D. University of Illinois-Urbana
- E: cramer@umn.edu
- T: (612) 624-5054
Principal Research Interests
We develop and apply theoretical models in order to investigate phenomena of chemical, biological, and environmental interest. Current focus areas include:
- modeling catalysis, including the exploitation of metal-organic frameworks, to advance sustainable chemistry and chemical processes;
- molecular and material phenomena associated with solar energy devices;
- theoretical characterization of small-molecule activation at transition-metal centers;
- modeling remediation of environmental contaminants and chemical warfare agents; and
- development and application of condensed-phase quantum chemical models.
Honors and Awards
- George W. Taylor Award of Distinguished Service by the College of Science and Engineering, 2013
- Horace T. Morse-University of Minnesota Alumni Association Award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education, 2011
- Fellow of the American Chemical Society, 2010
- University of Minnesota Postbaccalaureate, Graduate, and Professional Education Award, 2005
- Distinguished McKnight University Professor, 2003
- John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship, 2000
- George W. Taylor Distinguished Research Award, 1999
- Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow, 1996
- University of Minnesota McKnight Land-Grant Professor, 1994
- 8th Annual Army Materiel Command Outstanding Research Award, 1992
- Arthur S. Flemming Award, 1991
- Army Research and Development Achievement Award, 1991
Mailing Address
- Christopher Cramer
- 419 Johnson Hall 101 Pleasant St SE
- Office of Vice President for Research
- Minneapolis, MN 55455