Ian Ball

Ian Ball, PhD, is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of San Diego (USD). He has held this role since 2007 and concurrently serves as an Adjunct Professor at San Diego Mesa College (2008–present). Previously, he worked at UCSD as a supervising instructor for freshman chemistry laboratory (2001–2007).

His primary teaching responsibilities include lecturing and laboratory instruction for Freshman Chemistry courses (Chem 151/151L & 152/152L) at USD. His expertise and research interests span Inorganic Solid State Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and Polymer Chemistry, with additional focus on pedagogical approaches to Freshman Chemistry education.