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Dr. Christopher Rüger is a research group leader and habilitation candidate at the Chair of Analytical Chemistry, University of Rostock, within the Interdisciplinary Faculty Life Light & Matter. He leads the 'High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry' group and has been active in research since 2015, following his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Chemistry from the same university. He completed his doctorate in 2018 and held a postdoctoral position at the University of Rouen, France, before returning to Rostock in 2019.
Research Interests: His work focuses on developing and applying advanced mass spectrometry techniques, particularly high-resolution and FT-ICR MS, coupled with thermal analysis and novel ionization methods (photo-, laser-, chemical ionization). He investigates complex materials including petroleum, bitumen, aerosols, polymers, and combustion particulates, with applications in energy, environmental science, and materials chemistry.
The trend in his recent publications shows a strong emphasis on molecular-level characterization of complex organic mixtures using hyphenated analytical techniques. His research bridges analytical chemistry with environmental, materials, and astrochemistry, particularly through collaborations on ship emissions, wildfire particulates, Titan’s atmospheric analogs, and polymer degradation. He frequently employs ion mobility spectrometry and innovative data processing to enhance structural elucidation.
Scientific Recognition:
- No formal scientific awards or fellowships are listed in the provided texts.
Advising and Grants: While no formal students are listed, Dr. Rüger leads a research group and collaborates widely. He is involved in several funded projects, including the European Network of FT-ICR MS Centers, the AerOrbi Eurostars project on aerosol photoionization, SAARUS (scrubber emissions), TBI (thermolysis reactor development), and a DFG-RFBR German-Russian collaboration on wildfire particulates. These projects reflect his interdisciplinary approach and international collaborations, particularly with the iC2MC Lab in France.
Laboratories and Teams: He heads the 'High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry' research group at the University of Rostock and maintains a close collaboration with the iC2MC (International Complex Matrices Molecular Characterization) Lab at CNRS, France. His work is conducted within the Department of Analytical Chemistry, Institute of Chemistry, under the interdisciplinary umbrella of 'Life – Light – Matter,' facilitating cross-domain research.
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