Jennifer L. Anthony

Jennifer L. Anthony is the Department Head and Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Kansas State University, holding the Tim Taylor Chair in Chemical Engineering. She earned her B.S. (1999) from the University of Colorado Boulder, M.S. (2003), and Ph.D. (2004) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame. Her research focuses on novel materials design, including nanoporous molecular sieves and ionic liquids, with applications in separations, sensing, and catalysis. She has co-authored over 25 publications (>3000 citations) and given >70 conference presentations.

Education:

• B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder (1999)
• M.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Notre Dame (2003)
• Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of Notre Dame (2004)

Research Interests: Investigates solvent roles in molecular material design using experimental methods to understand fundamental properties and applications. Current projects explore materials for separation media, chemical sensors, and catalytic systems. Her work bridges materials chemistry and engineering with practical industrial applications.

Professional Contributions: Academic adviser for the AIChE Student Chapter at KSU. Active in mentoring and conference participation.