Christopher Kliewer
About Christopher Kliewer
Christopher Kliewer is a Distinguished Member Of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, specializing in advanced spectroscopic tools and molecular dynamics research.
Current Title at Sandia National Laboratories
Christopher Kliewer is currently a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, a position he has held since 2020. His role involves leading advanced research initiatives in physical chemistry and developing innovative spectroscopic tools and techniques.
Previous Roles at Sandia National Laboratories
Christopher Kliewer has accumulated extensive experience at Sandia National Laboratories. From 2014 to 2020, he served as Principal Research Scientist (PMTS). Prior to this, he was a Senior Member of the Technical Staff from 2010 to 2013, following his initial role as a Postdoctoral Appointee from 2009 to 2011.
Educational Background
Christopher Kliewer completed his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley, between 2005 and 2009. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemistry from George Fox University, where he studied from 2001 to 2005.
Research and Technological Developments
Christopher Kliewer is recognized for his development of multidimensional Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Scattering (CARS) imaging for gas phase sensing. He is currently focused on building an optical centrifuge for bimolecular collision studies at extreme rotational excitation. His research involves ultrafast nonlinear spectroscopic tools for measuring or controlling molecular dynamics, including ultrafast sum-frequency generation vibrational spectroscopy and ambient pressure XPS imaging.
Areas of Research Impact
Christopher Kliewer's research has significant implications for studies of catalysis, flame-wall interactions, and plasma-assisted reactions. His advancements in ultrafast spectroscopic techniques contribute to a deeper understanding of these complex chemical processes.