Conrad Jones

Conrad Jones is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Iowa (2004) and has been recognized for his contributions to physical and environmental chemistry through multiple grants and awards.

• Bachelor's Degree: Southern University (1998)
• Ph.D.: University of Iowa (2004)

Research interests encompass physical chemistry, environmental chemistry, catalysis/kinetics, renewable energy, and energetic materials. His work focuses on:

• Synthesis and detection of green energetic materials (GEMs) with transition metals and ligands
• Development of heterogeneous catalysts for biofuel production and Heck reactions
• Functionalization of zeolites for improved catalytic efficiency

Scientific awards and grants include:

• NSF HBCU-UP SMART Start-Up Grant (2007)
• NASA John Glenn Summer Faculty Fellow (2010, 2011)
• DHS Summer Faculty Fellow (2012)
• Department of Homeland Security grant (2013)

Publications highlight his work in photocatalytic waste processing, energetic materials characterization, and nanoparticle synthesis.