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Dr. Christopher B. Martin

Associate Professor of Chemistry

 martinc15@ohiodominican.edu
 (614) 251-4653
Department
Chemistry
Office Location
Sansbury Hall, 226
Office Hours
As indicated in the course syllabus or by appointment.
Faculty Profile
Degree Area of Study Institution
Ph.D. Chemistry The Ohio State University
M.A. Chemistry The Ohio State University
B.A. Chemistry University of Kentucky

Dr. Martin joined the faculty at Ohio Dominican University in 2022, and brought with him 18 years of experience as a chemistry professor. He describes himself as a physical-organic photochemist who studies small, biologically active molecules. To put it simply, he is very curious about how light interacts with small molecules that may have an impact on living organisms. This places him at the crossroads of many different chemistry disciplines and even other sciences including biology, physics and engineering.   

From 2004-2022, Dr. Martin raised through the ranks at Lamar University to achieve the rank of Full Professor of Chemistry. While at LU, he taught 21 different courses (primarily organic chemistry), advised 10 Master’s theses, mentored over 50 undergraduate students in research and participated in numerous funded research projects. As a faculty member at LU, he authored or co-authored 21 peer-reviewed publications in a wide variety of areas including physical-organic chemistry, theoretical chemistry calculations, chemical education, bio-organic photochemistry and chemical engineering. 

28. Gai, H., Jayswal, A., Fang, J., Lou, H. H., Martin, C. B. Development of a Reduced Mechanism for Sour Gas Flaring International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2022, 19, 8195–8206.

27. Gai, H., Wang, A., Fang, J., Hou, H. H., Chen, D., Li, X., Martin, C. B. Clean combustion and flare minimization to reduce emissions from process industry. Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, 2020, 23, 38-45. 

26. Alphones, A., Damodara, V., Wang, A., Lou, H. H., Li, X., Martin,C. B., Chen, D. H. and Johnson, M. R. Response Surface Modeling and Setpoint Determination of Steam- and Air-Assisted Flares. Environmental Engineering Science, 2020, 37(4), 246-262. 

25. Damodara, V. D.; Alphones, A.; Chen, D. H.; Lou, H. H.; Martin, C.; Li, X. Flare performance modeling and set point determination using artificial neural networks.  International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering 2019, 1-19. 

24. Doerschuk, P.; Bahrim, C.; Daniel, J.; Kruger, J.; Mann, J.; Martin, C., Closing the Gaps and Filling the STEM Pipeline: A Multidisciplinary Approach. Journal of Science Education and Technology 2016, 25 (4), 682-695. 

23. Wang, A. A.; Lou, H. H., Chen, D.; Yu, A. F.; Dang, W. Y.; Li, X. C.; Martin, C.; Damodara, V.; Patik, A. Combustion mechanism development and CFD simulation for the prediction of soot emission during flaring.  Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering 2016, 10(4), 459-471. 

22. Nekkanti, S.; Martin, C. B.*, Theoretical study on the relative energies of cationic pterin tautomers. Pteridines 2015, 26 (1), 13-22. 

21. Martin, C. B. *; Vandehoef, C.; Cook, A., The Use of Molecular Modeling as "Pseudoexperimental" Data for Teaching VSEPR as a Hands-On General Chemistry Activity. Journal of Chemical Education 2015, 92 (8), 1364-1368. 

20. Soniat, M.; Martin, C. B. *, Binding affinities of folic acid and related pterins with biological macromolecules under physiological conditions. Pteridines 2015, 26 (1), 23-29. 

19. Doerschuk, P.; Bahrim, C.; Daniel, J.; Kruger, J.; Mann, J.; Martin, C., An award winning program for increasing participation in STEM. 2014 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE) 2014, 00, 1-8.

18. Swarna, S.; Lorente, C.; Thomas, A. H.; Martin, C. B. *, Rate constants of quenching of the fluorescence of pterins by the iodide anion in aqueous solution. Chem. Phys. Lett. 2012, 542, 62-65. 

17. Lou, H. H.; Martin, C. B.; Chen, D.; Li, X. C.; Li, K.; Vaid, H.; Kumar, A. T.; Singh, K. D.; Bean, D. P., A reduced reaction mechanism for the simulation in ethylene flare combustion. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy 2012, 14 (2), 229-239. 

16. Lou, H. H.; Chen, D.; Martin, C. B.; Li, X. C.; Li, K. Y.; Vaid, H.; Singh, K. D.; Gangadharan, P., Optimal Reduction of the C1-C3 Combustion Mechanism for the Simulation of Flaring. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2012, 51 (39), 12697-12705. 

15. Lou, H. H.; Chen, D.; Martin, C. B.; Li, X. C.; Li, K.; Vaid, H.; Kumar, A. T.; Singh, K. D., Validation of a reduced combustion mechanism for light hydrocarbons. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy 2012, 14 (4), 737-748.

14. Singh, K. D.; Dabade, T.; Vaid, H.; Gangadharan, P.; Chen, D.; Lou, H. H.; Li, X. C.; Li, K. Y.; Martin, C. B., Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling of Industrial Flares Operated in Stand-By Mode. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 2012, 51 (39), 12611-12620. 

13. Martin, C. B. *; Schmidt, M.; Soniat, M., A Survey of the Practices, Procedures, and Techniques in Undergraduate Organic Chemistry Teaching Laboratories. Journal of Chemical Education 2011, 88 (12), 1630-1638. 

12. Doerschuk, P.; Kruger, J.; Mann, J.; Bahrim, C.; Martin, C.; Daniel, J., STAIRSTEP: An interdisciplinary program fo retention and outreach in STEM. 2011 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE) 2011, 00, F4H-1-F4H-6.

11. Martin, C. B. *; Walker, D.; Soniat, M., Density functional theory study of possible mechanisms of folic acid photodecomposition. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology a-Chemistry 2009, 208 (1), 1-6. 

10. Soniat, M.; Martin, C. B. *, Theoretical Study on the Relative Energies of Anionic Pterin Tautomers. Pteridines 2009, 20 (4), 124-128.

9. Doerschuk, P.; Bahrim, C.; Daniel, J.; Kruger, J.; Mann, J.; Martin, C., Work in progress - STAIRSTEP - a program for expanding the student pipeline. Frontiers in Education Conference, 2009. FIE '09. 39th IEEE 2009, 00, M3F1-2.

8. Soniat, M.; Martin, C. B. *, Theoretical Study on the Relative Energies of Neutral Pterin Tautomers. Pteridines 2008, 19 (4), 120-124. 

7. Grannas, A. M.; Martin, C. B.; Chin, Y. P.; Platz, M., Hydroxyl radical production from irradiated arctic dissolved organic matter. Biogeochemistry 2006, 78 (1), 51-66. 

6. Martin, C. B.; Wilfong, E.; Ruane, P.; Goodrich, R.; Platz, M., An Action Spectrum of the riboflavin-photosensitized inactivation of lambda phage. Photochemistry and Photobiology 2005, 81 (2), 474-480.

5. Kumar, V.; Lockerbie, O.; Keil, S. D.; Ruane, P. H.; Platz, M. S.; Martin, C. B.; Ravanat, J. L.; Cadet, J.; Goodrich, R. P., Riboflavin and UV-light based pathogen reduction: Extent and consequence of DNA damage at the molecular level. Photochemistry and Photobiology 2004, 80 (1), 15-21.

4. Martin, C. B.; Tsao, M. L.; Hadad, C. M.; Platz, M. S., The reaction of triplet flavin with indole. A study of the cascade of reactive intermediates using density functional theory and time resolved infrared spectroscopy. Journal of the American Chemical Society 2002, 124 (24), 7226-7234. 

3. Martin, C. B.; Shi, X. F.; Tsao, M. L.; Karweik, D.; Brooke, J.; Hadad, C. M.; Platz, M. S., The photochemistry of riboflavin tetraacetate and nucleosides. A study using density functional theory, laser flash photolysis, fluorescence, UV-Vis, and time resolved infrared spectroscopy. Journal of Physical Chemistry B 2002, 106 (39), 10263-10271.

2. Martin, C. B.; Patrick, B. O.; Cammers-Goodwin, A., Contributions of the ionic lattice, nonangular substituents, and perfluoroaromatic pi-stacking to the solid states of derivatives of N-benzyl-2-phenylpyridinium bromide. Journal of Organic Chemistry 1999, 64 (21), 7807-7812.

1. Martin, C. B.; Mulla, H. R.; Willis, P. G.; Cammers-Goodwin, R., Derivatives of N-benzyl-2-phenylpyridinium bromide, minimalist models for face-to-face, center-to-edge pi-stacking in water. Journal of Organic Chemistry 1999, 64 (21), 7802-7806.