Dr. Christoph Rose Petruck

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Biography

Christoph Rose-Petruck is a Professor of Chemistry at Brown University, where he has been a faculty member since 1998. He gained his Ph.D. in 1993 from Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich, Germany. His research focuses on the field of ultrafast chemical dynamics, aiming to understand reaction mechanisms and atomic motions occurring at femtosecond to picosecond timescales. He employs theoretical modeling alongside experimental measurements, particularly utilizing ultrafast x-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy for studying organometallic complexes and their reactions. Rose-Petruck has received multiple grants to support his groundbreaking research, including funding from the Department of Energy and Brown University's OVR Seed Fund Grant. He has a strong background in biomedicine, applying phase-sensitive x-ray imaging methods to enhance the visualization of biological tissues and assess soft tissue characteristics. His work is essential to advancing high-resolution imaging techniques that could improve cancer diagnostics and treatment. He has also held various academic positions, including Associate Professor and Visiting Professor roles at different institutions. Through his teaching, Rose-Petruck engages students in both general and advanced chemistry courses, fostering a deep understanding of complex chemical concepts.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Teaching and conducting research in Chemistry.

Visiting Professor

2011-01-01 — 2011-12-31

Czech Technical University •

Collaborated on Biomedical Clinical Technology.

Associate Professor

2005-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Brown University • Providence, RI

Conducted research and taught graduate-level courses.

Assistant Professor

2002-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Brown University • Providence, RI

Engaged in undergraduate teaching and research.

Assistant Project Scientist

1996-01-01 — 1998-01-01

University of California, San Diego • San Diego, CA

Supported research in chemical dynamics.

Postdoctoral Fellow

1993-01-01 — 1996-01-01

University of California, San Diego • San Diego, CA

Worked on ultrafast spectroscopy.

Awards

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JILA Fellow

2011-01-01
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NSF CAREER Award

2000-01-01

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics