معرفی
Jodi L. O'Donnell is a Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Siena University (formerly Siena College), where she has served since 2007 after beginning her career at Reed College. She teaches general chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and chemical communications, emphasizing intellectual challenge and growth in her rigorous classroom approach.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from Northwestern University
- B.A. in Chemistry (minor in Physics) from Drew University
Research Focus: Dr. O'Donnell's work centers on porphyrinic materials synthesis for sensors, liquid crystalline systems, photovoltaics, and electrochromic devices. Her lab develops functional materials through molecular design, with applications ranging from vapor detection to energy conversion. She also pioneers STEM curriculum innovations, integrating communication skills across scientific disciplines.
Publication Trends: Her 21st-century research shows a clear trajectory from fundamental supramolecular chemistry (2002-2007) to applied materials science (2011-2016), culminating in recent work on liquid crystalline porphyrins (2023). Key themes include vapor-sensing thin films, spin-crossover phenomena, and educational impact studies, demonstrating interdisciplinary breadth while maintaining core focus on porphyrin-based functional materials.
Scientific Awards:
- Jerome Walton Excellence in Teaching Award (2021)
- Cottrell College Science Award (2013)
- NSF S-STEM Grant for Tech Valley Scholars (2013)
- Argonne National Laboratory Fellowship (2004)
- Donald E. Smith Teaching Award (2003)
Advising & Funding: She mentors undergraduate researchers in her active lab, securing significant grants including the NSF S-STEM award supporting computational/mathematical sciences students. Her Cottrell Award funds integrated research-teaching initiatives, while Argonne collaboration provided early-career instrumentation expertise for materials characterization.
Research Environment: The O'Donnell Research Group operates from Morrell Science Center, maintaining a vibrant undergraduate-focused team as evidenced by the Spring 2023 cohort (Choksi, Sadzaglishvili, Hilvano). Their work bridges synthetic chemistry with real-world applications through partnerships like SUNY College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (2013).
