Christopher J. Cramer
Education
A.B. Chemistry and Mathematics, Washington University
Ph.D. University of Illinois-Urbana
Energy & Catalysis
Chemical Theory & Computation: structure, reactivity, and dynamics
Environmental & Green Chemistry
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
American Chemical Society Arthur C. Cope Scholar Award, 2021
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