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Collin Hansen

Multidisciplinary Scientist | Chemistry & Biochemistry
Fort Collins,CO

Summary

Versatile scientist with a strong foundation in biochemistry and molecular biology and graduate-level expertise in computational chemistry and machine learning. Experienced in both wet lab and compuational research with a passion for sustainable chemistry and drug discovery. Proficient in molecular modeling, simulation, and analysis using high-performance computing. Strong communicator with publication and conference experience.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Research Assistant

Colorado State University
08.2022 - Current
  • Applied machine learning and computational chemistry techniques to study sustainable fuels, membrane dynamics, and the diffusion and permeability of small molecules; contributed to grant writing and manuscript review.
  • Led undergraduate laboratory sessions in reaction kinetics, chemical equilibrium, and volumetric analysis, while providing one-on-one and group tutoring in general chemistry to enhance conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills.

Visiting Researcher

Colorado State University
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Performed and analyzed molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the self-diffusion behavior of small molecules.

Education

Master of Science - Chemistry

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
05.2001 -

Publications

Experimental and numerical study of the decomposition, product spectrum, and sooting properties of adamantane fuels, Ga-Un Jeong, Zhanhong Xiang, Sabari Kumar, Collin Hansen, Adri van Duin, Seonah Kim, Charles S. McEnally, Lisa D. Pfefferle, Yuan Xuan, Fuel, 378, 132886 (2024)


The Sooting Behavior of Lactones as Sustainable Fuels. Zhanhong Xiang, Mehmet Acikel, Collin Hansen, Ga-un Jeong, Raul Perez-Soto, David Want, Vivian Whoriskey, Seonah Kim, Charles McEnally, Lisa Pfefferle, Sustainable Energy & Fuels (2024)

Timeline

Graduate Research Assistant

Colorado State University
08.2022 - Current

Visiting Researcher

Colorado State University
06.2022 - 08.2022

Master of Science - Chemistry

Colorado State University
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology

Truman State University
05.2001 -

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