Chris Enke
I am an academic chemist, having taught at Princeton, Michigan State University, and the University of New Mexico, having emeritus professor status from the latter two institutions. I co-invented the method of ion fragmentation used in tandem (MS/MS) mass spectrometers, a key instrument of biomedical science. The American Society for Mass Spectrometry and the American Chemical Society have given me awards. Over a dozen patents and hundreds of peer-reviewed articles and book chapters have my name. I coauthored Electronics for Scientists and sequels and wrote The Art and Science of Chemical Analysis. My career has included studies over a wide range of topics as seen in the list of publication categories. I continue to be active in the development of a new kind of mass spectrometer called Distance-of-flight, and in my ongoing interest in the philosophy of science, particularly what it is we know for sure. The latter study has resulted in a treatise which logically validates trust in the scientific laws applied within their tested limits. I particularly welcome discussion on this topic.
AWARDS & OFFICES HELD
Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities for Outstanding Contributions to Biomolecular Technologies. 2023
EAS Award for Outstanding Achievements in the Fields of Analytical Chemistry by the Eastern Analytical Symposium 2015
ACS Analytical Division Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Analytical Chemistry 2014
ACS Award in Analytical Chemistry, ACS 2011
J. Calvin Giddings Award for Excellence in Education, Analytical Div., ACS 2003
Distinguished Contribution in Mass Spectrometry, ASMS 1993
Distinguished Faculty Award, MSU 1992
ACS Award for Computers in Chemistry, ACS 1989
ACS Award for Chemical Instrumentation, ACS 1974
Chair, Analytical Division, American Chemical Society 2007
President, American Association for Mass Spectrometry 1994-1996