Christopher Evans is a PhD chemistry student at the University of Rochester under the advisement of Prof. Todd Krauss. His thesis studies focus on the synthesis of novel nanomaterials for use in imaging and optoelectronic devices. His research accomplishments have resulted in several accommodations, most notably, a 2009 SPIE scholarship. Christopher recieved his MS in 2008 from the University of Rochester and completed his BS in 2004 from the Rochester Institute of Technology.