Dr Christopher Armstrong

Christopher Armstrong

Lecturer

Post Nominals	FHEA
Biography	Chris is a lecturer in Physical Chemistry, currently running the physical chemistry labs, and lecturing quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. He completed a PhD at the University of York in 2013 focusing on the chemical mechanisms of rhodium-based C-H and H-H activation photocatalysts. He has lectured in the University of Sheffield on green chemistry and University of Birmingham on kinetics.
Research Interests	How students approach and self-motivate in blended learning environments. The mental health impact of teaching laboratories and the transition to higher education. Representations in chemistry and their use within lectures and textbooks.
Teaching and Learning	Programme Director (BSc and MChem Chemistry) 2nd Year Teaching Labs 3rd Year Physical Chemistry Teaching Labs 500057 - Spectroscopic Methods 500058 - Chemistry of the World 500060 - Inorganic Chemistry, Statistical Thermodynamics and Quantum Mechanics 600056 - Group Project
Scopus Author ID	57194796767