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Christian Hilty is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Texas A&M University, part of the College of Science. His research focuses on magnetic resonance techniques, particularly hyperpolarization methods for studying molecular dynamics and interactions in proteins, polymers, and catalytic systems. He leads the Hilty Research Group, which develops novel NMR methodologies and instrumentation.
Education:
- Diploma in Chemistry, 1999, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, 2004, ETH Zurich
- Postdoctoral Fellow, 2004-2006, University of California, Berkeley & Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Research Interests: Dr. Hilty’s work centers on hyperpolarized NMR applications, including:
- Real-time monitoring of chemical reactions using hyperpolarized spins
- Biomolecular interactions and protein structure elucidation
- Development of SABRE and DNP hyperpolarization techniques
- Applications in polymer catalysis and CO₂ reduction
Awards: Notable recognitions include the Camille & Henry Dreyfus New Faculty Award (2006) and the Raymond Andrew Prize (2005). His research has been featured in Nature Protocols, Angewandte Chemie, and Chemical Science.
Advising & Grants: Supervised over 20 graduate students and postdocs, many of whom have received prestigious fellowships. Active grants include NSF-funded projects on hyperpolarization-enhanced spectroscopy and nuclear spin optical rotation.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams at Texas A&M and international institutions, focusing on advancing NMR instrumentation and applications in biomedicine and materials science.
