Christopher Pohl Reminisces Over His Mentors and Their Teachings
In this second part of our interview with Christopher Pohl, we learn about the mentors Pohl turned to throughout his career, and the important teachings he took from them.
Christopher A. Pohl is the 2025 winner of the Lifetime Achievement in Chromatography Award. Pohl is known for his significant contributions to chromatography, especially in the field of ion chromatography. His work includes innovations in stationary phases, detection technologies, and sample preparation methods. He holds 110 issued U.S. patents (1). His impact on global analytical chemistry is evident in the wide use of his inventions across laboratories worldwide.
Pohl’s research has spanned multiple facets of chromatography, particularly ion chromatography, and he is credited with pivotal advancements in polymeric stationary phase development, detection methods, and post-column technologies. His focus on creating versatile stationary phases has contributed to both high-performance separations and the simplification of complex analytical workflows.
Pohl will receive his award at Pittcon 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts during an awards session on Tuesday, March 4. In advance of the event, we spoke with Pohl about his career. In this second installment, Pohl reflects on his mentors from throughout the years and what he learned from working with them.
For the first part of our interview, click here. Otherwise, stay tuned for more from our time with Pohl!
References
(1) Workman Jr., J. The 2025 Lifetime Achievement and Emerging Leader in Chromatography Awards. LCGC International 2025. https://www.chromatographyonline.com/view/the-2025-lifetime-achievement-and-emerging-leader-in-chromatography-awards (accessed 2025-2-27)
(2) Wang, L. Obituary: Hamish Small. Chemical & Engineering News 2019. https://cen.acs.org/acs-news/Obituary-Hamish-Small/97/i44 (accessed 2025-2-27)
