Christopher Cheatum

Christopher Cheatum is a Professor of Chemistry and Associate Dean for the Natural, Mathematical, and Social Sciences at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, where he has served since 2003. His research focuses on ultrafast protein dynamics and drug discovery.

• Recipient of the 2014-2015 Collegiate Teaching Award
• Recognized as a 2011 CLAS Dean's Scholar
• Leadership roles include CLAS Executive Committee and Faculty Assembly Chair

His research group employs laser-based techniques to study protein motions at femtosecond timescales, linking these dynamics to intraprotein chemical reactions for novel drug development strategies.