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Jack Simons is a renowned Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Utah, holding the esteemed Henry Eyring Endowed Chair. A pioneer in theoretical chemistry, he has dedicated over 50 years to studying electron-molecule interactions and molecular anions, collaborating globally with experimental groups.
- Educated at Case Institute of Technology (B.S.) and University of Wisconsin (Ph.D.)
- Joined University of Utah faculty in 1971
His research spans gaseous plasmas, unusual electronic materials, electron-induced DNA damage, and mass spectrometry. His group developed quantum mechanics-based tools for simulating electron-attached systems. Notable for predicting novel molecular anion classes and publishing over 300 peer-reviewed papers.
Recent publications focus on anion/liquid interface interactions, OH radical formation, and metastable electronic states. His work has significant implications in environmental chemistry, biochemistry, and quantum physics.
Scientific honors include:
- Guggenheim Fellowship
- Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship
- Camille and Henry Dreyfus Fellowship
- International Academy of Quantum Molecular Sciences Medal
- University of Utah Distinguished Research Award
He has mentored over 60 Ph.D. and postdoctoral students, many now leaders in academia, national labs, and industry. He also authored four graduate-level textbooks and maintains a comprehensive theoretical chemistry educational website.
