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Christopher Hadad is a Professor and Vice Chair for Research & Administration in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The Ohio State University. He holds a B.S. from the University of Delaware (1987) and a Ph.D. from Yale University (1993), followed by a NSF postdoc at the University of Colorado (Boulder). His research focuses on reaction mechanisms, catalysis, and applications in chemical biology, environmental chemistry, and energy conversion. Key areas include studying reactive intermediates, enzyme design, spin probes, and hydrogen fuel cell catalysts. Supported by grants from NSF, NIH, DTRA, and US Army, his work has led to innovations in drug design, environmental pollutant analysis, and nerve agent countermeasures. Notably, he developed quinone methide precursors for reactivating aged acetylcholinesterase. Former students have pursued roles in academia and industry (e.g., 3M, Procter & Gamble).
- Affiliations: Ohio State’s College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Education: B.S. (Delaware), Ph.D. (Yale), NSF Postdoc (Colorado)
Research Interests: Reaction mechanisms of reactive oxygen species, enzyme-catalyzed transformations, energy conversion via catalyst design, and environmental pollutant fate. Recent projects include creating novel enzymes for OP agent protection, spin probes for biological imaging, and biomass-to-chemicals conversion.
Grants & Awards: NSF CAREER Award, funding from NIH, DTRA. Active in advancing hydrogen fuel cell technologies and low-carbon energy solutions.
