Christopher Hobbs

Dr. Christopher Hobbs is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Sam Houston State University, where he leads research on polymer synthesis and catalysis. His work has earned prestigious awards including an NSF CAREER award and Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar recognition.

Research focuses on developing novel polymer-supported catalysts through techniques like ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) and thio-bromo click chemistry, with applications in green chemistry and material science.

Key achievements include $645,000 in NSF funding and 25+ peer-reviewed publications. The Hobbs lab mentors graduate students in synthetic chemistry techniques and maintains collaborations with national research institutions.