Emily Jarvis

Dr. Emily Jarvis is an Associate Professor at the Frank R. Seaver College of Science & Engineering, Loyola Marymount University (LMU). She specializes in Green Chemistry, Quantum Chemistry, and materials science, emphasizing environmentally sustainable chemical solutions. A UCLA doctoral graduate, Jarvis joined LMU for its mission-driven environment and teacher-student dynamic. Her research focuses on designing eco-friendly chemical processes, including solar energy materials and catalytic systems, often involving undergraduate students in projects like the 2019 International Conference on Innovative Applied Energy in Oxford. She chairs LMU's iSTEM initiative, fostering interdisciplinary research and community among first-year students. Prior roles include Science Policy Advisor at the U.S. Senate and teaching positions at Kenyon and Gordon Colleges. Jarvis advocates for student-professor connections, emphasizing holistic education and mission-driven scholarship.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, UCLA

Research Interests: Green Chemistry integration in curricula and policy, sustainable materials development, computational modeling of catalytic mechanisms, and quantum chemistry applications. Her work bridges environmental sustainability, energy innovation, and undergraduate research mentorship.

Grants & Collaborations: Involved in LMU's Green Chemistry Commitment as a pioneer institution, mentoring students in SURP and Undergraduate Research Symposiums. Her lab explores solar energy materials, metal oxide nanoparticle reactivity, and ligand effects in catalysts.

Labs/Teams: Leads research groups focused on sustainable chemistry and energy materials through collaborations with global institutions like Oxford University.