Jessica Parr

Jessica Parr is a Professor (Teaching) in the Department of Chemistry at the Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, University of Southern California. She maintains an office in SGM 222 with contact number (213) 821-6614 and email parr@email.usc.edu.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Southern California (2007)
• B.A. in Chemistry with ACS Certification from Goucher College (2002)

Professor Parr's research centers on Physical Chemistry with emphasis on photodissociation dynamics in hydrogen-bonded complexes. Her work investigates vibrational energy transfer mechanisms and exit channel dynamics in weakly-bound molecular systems. Key research domains encompass:

• Photodissociation Dynamics
• Hydrogen Bonding Interactions
• Vibrational Energy Redistribution
• Molecular Spectroscopy Techniques
• State-to-State Reaction Dynamics
• Weakly-Bound Dimer Complexes

Her publication record (2006-2007) demonstrates expertise in imaging-based studies of vibrational predissociation processes, particularly in hydrogen-bonded dimers like C2H2-NH3 and HCl-acetylene. These works integrate experimental imaging with theoretical modeling to elucidate energy transfer pathways and state-specific dissociation behaviors in molecular clusters.

She has earned significant recognition including:

• USC Mellon Mentoring Award (2014-2015)
• WiSE Hanna Reisler Mentorship Award (2013-2014)
• Chemistry Department Teaching Excellence Award (2006-2007)
• USC University-wide Teaching Award (2006-2007)
• Department of Chemistry Predoctoral Fellowship (2002-2007)
• Jay Stuckhoff Leadership Award (2006-2007)

Professor Parr's mentoring excellence is evidenced by dual mentorship awards, though specific student advisees aren't documented. Her teaching-focused role at USC is underscored by multiple instructional awards, while no research grant details appear in available records.