Jessica Jackson

Jessica Jackson is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Colorado School of Mines. She holds a BS and PhD from Washington State University, with postdoctoral training at Colorado School of Mines and research experience at CEA (France). Her research focuses on radiochemistry, actinide separations, and f-element chemistry.

Her work includes studying Pu-ligand complexes via mass spectrometry, developing extraction chromatography materials, and oxidizing americium using nano-sized bismuthate. She collaborates with institutions like CEA and the Flattop Critical Assembly. Her educational mission emphasizes training students in nuclear chemistry fundamentals and applications.

Notable research areas include covalency in actinides, ligand degradation products, and separation techniques for nuclear fuel cycles. Her publications span solvent extraction, radiation chemistry, and thermodynamic analysis. She has advised under Dr. Jenifer Shafer and Laurence Berthon during her career.

Labs/Teams: Active member of Mines' radiochemistry program, contributing to nuclear materials research and education initiatives.