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Anne Jones is a Professor at Arizona State University (ASU) within the School of Molecular Sciences under the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She also serves as Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, leading university-wide curriculum initiatives and student success projects. Her academic career spans roles as Associate Director of the School of Molecular Sciences and co-leader of the first online biochemistry degree in the U.S.
- Doctorate: D. Phil. in Inorganic Chemistry (Rhodes Scholar/NSF Fellow) - University of Oxford, UK (2002)
- Undergraduate: B.Sc. in Chemistry and Mathematics (summa cum laude) - University of the South, TN (1998)
Her research focuses on redox enzymes and their synthetic counterparts, primarily in electrocatalysis, biological electron transfer, and artificial photosynthesis. She explores:
- Redox enzyme catalytic mechanisms
- Re-engineering enzymes for fuel cells and biosensors
- Multifactorial redox cofactor interactions
- De novo redox enzyme design for electronic/biomedicine applications
Her publications cover hydrogenase research, electron bifurcation, and bioelectrochemical systems. Techniques include molecular biology, protein electrochemistry, FTIR, CD, and computational modeling.
Scientific honors include:
- Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship
- DOE Faculty Early Career Award (2012-2017)
- AFOSR Young Investigator Award (2007-2011)
- ASU Founder’s Day & Zebulon Pearce Teaching Awards
- NSF Graduate Fellowship
She has secured funding from NSF, DOE, DoD, and private foundations for bioenergy research and educational innovation. Her laboratory develops systems for:
- Transparent gold spectroelectrochemistry
- Peptide-based hydrogenase models
- Electroactive protein platforms
- CO2 reduction catalysts
- Biophotovoltaic fuel cells
- Electron bifurcation studies
