Christopher A. Knudtson
E-mail – [email protected]
Education
Interdisciplinary Ph.D. degree in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
University of Missouri - Kansas City, December 2019.
College Teaching and Career Preparation. Certificate
University of Missouri - Kansas City, May 2016.
Master of Science degree in Organic Chemistry.
University of Kansas, May 2011.
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, cum laude.
Saint Louis University. May 2004.
University of Missouri - Kansas City, December 2019.
College Teaching and Career Preparation. Certificate
University of Missouri - Kansas City, May 2016.
Master of Science degree in Organic Chemistry.
University of Kansas, May 2011.
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, cum laude.
Saint Louis University. May 2004.
Employment
Scientist, Eurofins EAG Laboratories, May 2022-Current
- Medical Device testing
- Online organic chemistry tutoring
- Analysis of water samples
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory I & II
- Organic chemistry education and bile acid cage structures under Dr. Jerry Dias
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
- Organic Chemistry I & II, Organic Chemistry Laboratory I & II, Pharmacology,
- Flavone and sultam synthesis, diversity orientated synthesis (DOS), and development of polymeric reagents under Dr. Paul Hanson.
- Quinone synthesis under Dr. Eleanor Rogan.
- Flowcytometer operation and maintenance under Dr. Charles A. Kuzynski
Training and Experience
- Designed a website with online videos for teaching organic and inorganic chemistry labs
- Implemented a multi-step synthesis of a natural product (CAPE) as an undergraduate lab.
- Developed novel pedagogies for teaching science at undergraduate level including educational games and concept maps.
- Consulted for scientific writing with students in college writing center.
- Taught presentation of an ACS-style poster and submission of an ACS synthetic paper as final project in Org Chem I and II respectively.
- Maintained and made available academic reports, grade sheets, and performance evaluations to Nursing Department, Chemistry Department, and Dean’s Office to evaluate and improve course design.
- Facilitated regular study and review sessions in addition to set office hours.
- Inventoried and managed chemicals in chemistry and biology stockrooms.
- Set-up, taught, and oversaw undergraduate chemistry labs.
- Trained in GC, GC/MS, MS, IR, TLC, and NMR operation, maintenance, and analysis.
- Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Chemdraw, SciFinder and PubChem.
- Two years teaching experience as a General and Organic Chemistry lab instructor.
- Completed courses on drug discovery, high-throughput screening, and diversity orientated synthesis.
- Worked on development and implementation of polymer-bound synthetic reagents.
- Experience with in-silico screening and assaying molecular diversity.
- Experience with HIV, stem cell, and cancer cell lines.
- Completed comprehensive exams, department presentations, and orals defense in addition to Master of Science requirements.
- Presented research at national and regional American Chemical Society meetings.
Publications
- Knudtson, C. A.; Dias, J. R. Recent Methods for Diversification of Bile Acids and Related Steroids towards Supramolecular. Steroids. 2019. 151, 10844 108442- 108445.
- Knudtson, C. A. ChemKarta: A Card Game for Teaching Functional Groups in Undergraduate Organic Chemistry. J. Chem. Educ. 2015. 92 (9), pp 1514–1517.
- Ullah, F.; Zang, Q.; Javed, S.; Zhou, A.; Knudtson, C. A.; Bi, D.; Hanson, P. R.; Organ, M. G. Multicapillary Flow Reactor: Synthesis of 1,2,5-thidiazepane 1,1-dioxide Library Utilizing One-Pot Elimination and Inter-/Intramolecular Double aza-Michael Addition Via Microwave-Assisted Continuous Flow Organic Synthesis (MACOS) J. Flow Chem. 2012. 2, 118-123.
- Zang, Q.; Zhou, A.; Javed, S.; Bi, D.; Marity, P.; Knudtson, C. A.; Hastings, J. J.; Basha, F. Z.; Hanson, P. R. Synthesis of 1,5,2-Dithiazepine-1,1-dioxide Library Part 2: Routes to Bicyclic Sultams. Heterocycles 2012. 86(2).
- Zang, Q.; Zhou, A.; Javed, S.; Bi, D.; Marity, P.; Knudtson, C. A.; Hastings, J. J.; Basha, F. Z.; Hanson, P. R. Synthesis of 1,5,2-Dithiazepine-1,1-dioxide Library Part 1: A One-Pot Sulfonylation/thia-Michael (“Cy-Click”) Protocol. Heterocycles 2012. 86(2).
- Zang, Q.; Javed, S.; Ullah, F.; Zhou, A.; Knudtson, C. A.; Bi, D.; Basha, F. Z.; Organ, M. G.; Hanson, P. R. Application of a Double aza-Michael Reaction in a “Click, Click, Cy-Click” Strategy: From Bench to Flow. Synthesis 2011, 17, 2753-2750.
- Knudtson, C. A.; Hanson, P. R. Synthesis of heterocyclic systems by transition-metal-catalyzed cyclization-migration reactions: a diversity-oriented strategy for the construction of spirocyclic 3(2H)-furanones and 3-pyrrolones. Chemtracts 2007, 20(11), 469-471.
Presentations
- Knudtson, C. A.; Dias, J. R. Construction of Bile Acid Macrocycles via Pd-Catalyzed Sonogashira Coupling, Presented at 53rd Midwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Ames, IA, October 21-23, 2018.
- Knudtson, C. A.; Dias, J. R. Synthesis of Functionalized Bile Acid Macrocycles towards the Construction of Steroid-based Molecular Cages., Presented at 2018 UMKC Community of Scholars. Kansas City, MO, Febuary 8, 2018.
- Knudtson, C. A.; Dias, J. R. Synthesis of Functionalized Bile Acid Macrocycles towards the Construction of Steroid-based Molecular Cages., Presented at 52st Midwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Lawrence, KS, October 18-20, 2017.
- Knudtson, C. A. Implementation and Assessment of Online Video Instruction in Organic Chemistry Laboratory., Presented at 51st Midwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Manhattan, KS, October 26-28, 2016.
- Knudtson, C. A. Implementation and Assessment of Online Video Instruction in Organic Chemistry Laboratory., Presented at 2016 Kenneth A. Spencer Award Ceremony. Kansas City, MO, September 16, 2016.
- Knudtson, C. A. Implementation and Assessment of Online Video Instruction in Organic Chemistry Laboratory., Presented at 2015 UMKC Interdiciplinary Student Conference. Kansas City, MO, April 29, 2016.
- Knudtson, C. A. A Comprehensive Reaction Map for Undergraduate Organic Chemistry, Presented at 2015 Kenneth A. Spencer Award Ceremony. Kansas City, MO, October 5, 2015.
- Knudtson, C. A. A Comprehensive Reaction Map for Undergraduate Organic Chemistry, Presented at UMKC Interdiciplinary Conference. Kansas City, MO, April 24-25, 2015.
- Knudtson, C. A. A Comprehensive Reaction Map for Undergraduate Organic Chemistry, Presented at 2015 UMKC Community of Scholars. Kansas City, MO, April April 23, 2015.
- Knudtson, C. A. A Comprehensive Reaction Map for Undergraduate Organic Chemistry, Presented at 49th Midwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Columbia, MO, November 12-14, 2014.
- Knudtson, C. A. Use of an Educational Gaming System in Teaching Undergraduate Chemistry, Presented at 2014 Kenneth A. Spencer Award Ceremony. Kansas City, MO, September 26, 2014.
- Knudtson, C. A. Use of an Educational Gaming System in Teaching Undergraduate Chemistry, Presented at 2014 UMKC Community of Scholars. Kansas City, MO, May 8, 2014
- Knudtson, C. A. Use of an Educational Gaming System in Teaching Undergraduate Chemistry, Presented at 47th Midwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Omaha, NE, October 24-27, 2012.
- Knudtson, C. A.; Zhou, A.; Vander Velde, P.; Shah, H.; Allen, N. Oxa-Michael and Baylis-Hillman strategies to the synthesis of sultam libraries. Presented at 238th ACS National Meeting, Washington, DC, August 16-20, 2009.
- Rolfe, A.; Samarakoon, T.; Long, T. R.; Knudtson, C. A.; Rayabarapu, D.; Stoianova, D. S.; Flynn, D. L.; Zhang, M.; Hanson, P. Advances in the Development of ROMP Derived Reagents and Strategies for Facilitated Synthesis. Presented at 43rd Midwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Kearney, NE, October 8-11, 2008.
- Knudtson, C. A.; Zhou, A.; Shah, H.; VanderVelde, P.; Hanson, P. R. Oxa-Michael and Baylis-Hillman Strategies Toward Synthesis of Sultam Libraries. Presented at 235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, United States, April 6-10, 2008.
- Zhou, A.; Knudtson, C. A.; Hanson, P. R. Facilitated Synthesis of Sultams Via Intramolecular Oxa-Michael and Baylis-Hillman Reaction. Presented at 42nd Midwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Kansas City, MO, November 7-10, 2007.
- Knudtson, C. A.; Zhou, A.; Vander Velde, P.; Hanson, P. R. Sultam Libraries: Oxa-Michael and Baylis-Hillman Strategies for Scaffold Development. Presented at 42nd Midwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Kansas City, MO, November 7-10, 2007.
- Knudtson, C. A.; Liu, C.; Zhang, M.; Guerra, J.; Hanson, P. R. Synthesis of Flavone Scaffolds for Diversification and Library Development. Presented at 41st Midwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society, Quincy, IL, October 25-27, 2006
Copyrights
Educational Card Game-Functional Groups #VAu001137709 Oct 2012
Service
Reviewer for American Chemical Society 2015 - 2021
Reviewer for Taylor and Francis Group 2020 - 2021
Volunteer Judge for Illinois Junior Academy of Science 2020
Reviewer for Taylor and Francis Group 2020 - 2021
Volunteer Judge for Illinois Junior Academy of Science 2020
Awards and Honors
SGS Research Grant
UMKC
April 2015
Synthesis of Chenodeoxycholic Acid Derived Cage Structures
Best Graduate Research Poster
Kansas City ACS
October 2015
2015 Kenneth A. Spencer Award Ceremony for: A Comprehensive Reaction Map for Undergraduate Organic Chemistry,
Mr & Mrs Fong Wu Cheng Scholarship
UMKC
May 2014
Best Physical Science Poster
UMKC
May 2014
2014 Community of Scholars award for: Use of an Educational Gaming System in Teaching Undergraduate Chemistry
Preparing Future Faculty Scholarship
UMKC
May 2014
Dr and Mrs Jean New Graduate Student Scholarship in Chemistry
UMKC
August 2013
UMKC
April 2015
Synthesis of Chenodeoxycholic Acid Derived Cage Structures
Best Graduate Research Poster
Kansas City ACS
October 2015
2015 Kenneth A. Spencer Award Ceremony for: A Comprehensive Reaction Map for Undergraduate Organic Chemistry,
Mr & Mrs Fong Wu Cheng Scholarship
UMKC
May 2014
Best Physical Science Poster
UMKC
May 2014
2014 Community of Scholars award for: Use of an Educational Gaming System in Teaching Undergraduate Chemistry
Preparing Future Faculty Scholarship
UMKC
May 2014
Dr and Mrs Jean New Graduate Student Scholarship in Chemistry
UMKC
August 2013
Professional Affiliations
American Chemical Society, member, 2004-present.
American Water Works Association, member, 2020-2022.
Eagle Scout, Troop 570. Omaha, NE. 2000.
American Water Works Association, member, 2020-2022.
Eagle Scout, Troop 570. Omaha, NE. 2000.