Kristopher Ooms

Dr. Kristopher Ooms is an Associate Professor of Chemistry and Vice President Academic at The King’s University, serving as Dean of the Faculty of Natural Science. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Alberta and a B.Sc. from The King’s University College. His research focuses on NMR spectroscopy of hydrated materials, polymer synthesis, and chemical education. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and received awards for teaching and faculty advising.

Education:

• Postdoctoral Research: Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of Delaware (2008)
• PhD Chemistry, University of Alberta (2007)
• B.Sc. Chemistry, The King’s University College (2001)

Research Interests: NMR studies of polymer membranes, synthesis of polypentene rubbers, rich context learning tools for chemistry education, and learning outcomes development. His work bridges fundamental chemistry with applications in materials science and medical diagnostics.

Publications Trends: Recent articles emphasize NMR applications in membrane analysis, degenerative disc disease diagnostics, and educational tools. Collaborations span environmental sensors, biomedical imaging, and theoretical methods like DFT.

Awards:

• Chemical Society of Canada Faculty Advisor Award (2011)
• King’s University Early Achievement in Teaching Excellence Award (2012)

Advising & Grants: Mentored students in projects like polymer synthesis (e.g., cyclopentene derivatives) and membrane hydration studies. Involved in grants supporting educational initiatives and collaborative research.

Labs/Teams: Lead research groups in NMR spectroscopy and chemical education, fostering undergraduate research in analytical chemistry and biomaterials.