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Chrys Wesdemiotis is a Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Polymer Science at the University of Akron, holding a joint appointment in the Faculty of Integrated Biosciences. He is affiliated with the College of Engineering and Polymer Science and the Department of Chemistry, where he leads research in advanced mass spectrometry techniques for polymer and biomaterial characterization.
His educational background includes:
- B.S. from Technical University of Berlin (1972)
- M.S. from Technical University of Berlin (1976)
- Ph.D. from Technical University of Berlin (1979)
- Postdoctoral fellowship at Cornell University (1980-1981)
- Service in the Greek Army (1981-1983)
- Senior research associate at Cornell University (1983-1989)
Professor Wesdemiotis specializes in mass spectrometry and tandem mass spectrometry for the characterization of synthetic polymers, biopolymers, and polymer-biomolecule interfaces. His research spans multiple dimensions of mass spectrometry including single-stage MS, LC/MS, multistage MS, degradation/MS, and ion mobility mass spectrometry (IM/MS). He has developed innovative methodologies for analyzing polymer composition, architecture, sequences, and interactions with biomolecules. His work has significant implications for polymer science, materials development, and biomedical applications where polymer-biomolecule interactions are critical.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on advancing mass spectrometry techniques for polymer characterization, with particular emphasis on ion mobility mass spectrometry, tandem MS for structural elucidation, and applications to complex polymer systems including synthetic polymers, biopolymers, and their interfaces. His research demonstrates a progression toward increasingly sophisticated multidimensional approaches that can resolve complex polymer mixtures and characterize subtle structural features.
Professor Wesdemiotis leads an active research group that utilizes state-of-the-art mass spectrometry instrumentation for polymer analysis. His laboratory employs online and offline LC/MS, tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS), and ion mobility mass spectrometry (IM/MS) equipped with various ionization methods and activation techniques. The group collaborates extensively with researchers in biology, biochemistry, and polymer science, particularly through the Integrated Biosciences Program at the University of Akron.
