Bryant Jones

Bryant Jones is an Assistant Professor and Department Chair in the Chemistry Department at Snow College. He teaches courses including Principles of Chemistry and Undergraduate Research. His research focuses on organic reactions, photochemistry, and materials science, with prior work involving molten salt synthesis for nuclear applications and computational chemistry collaborations with BYU. He has developed internship opportunities for students at BYU and successfully transfers many students to BYU post-graduation.

Education:

• B.S. Chemistry, Ricks College (1996-1997)
• M.S. Organic Chemistry, Brigham Young University (1997-2000)
• Ph.D. (implied) in Organic Photochemistry, University of Rochester (2000-2004)

His career included private sector work, co-founding a chemical company that developed patented automotive headlight coatings, and later transitioning to academia. Research interests span small molecule drug synthesis, 3D data storage materials, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

He emphasizes student mentorship, emphasizing chemistry's role in technological innovation and fostering student passion through hands-on learning.