Jodi L. O'Donnell, Ph.D. Curriculum Vitae
Education
Ph.D., Inorganic Chemistry 2005
Northwestern University, Evanston IL Research Advisor: Joseph T. Hupp
B.A., Chemistry 2000
Drew University, Madison, NJ Research Advisor: Juliette M. Lantz
Magna Cum Laude, Specialized Honors in Chemistry
Experience
Professor 2021 - Present
Siena College, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Loudonville, NY
Associate Professor 2013 - 2021
Siena College, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Loudonville, NY
Visiting Scientist 2013 - 2014
SUNY College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, Albany, NY
Assistant Professor 2007 - 2013
Siena College, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Loudonville, NY
Visiting Assistant Professor 2005 - 2007
Reed College, Department of Chemistry, Portland, OR
Argonne National Laboratory Graduate Fellow 2004 – 2005
Argonne National Laboratory, Chemistry Division, Argonne, IL
Advisor: Dr. David M. Tiede
Research Assistant 2000 – 2005
Northwestern University, Department of Chemistry, Evanston, IL
Research Advisor: Prof. Joseph T. Hupp
Thesis Title: Synthesis of polymeric membranes with nanoscale porosity and characterization of precursors by high angle molecular diffraction.
Preparing Future Faculty Fellow 2003 – 2004
Lake Forest College, Department of Chemistry, Lake Forest, IL
Mentor: Prof. Dawn C. Wiser
Teaching Assistant 2000 – 2003
Northwestern University, Department of Chemistry, Evanston, IL
Accelerated Introductory Chemistry Laboratory, General Chemistry Laboratory, Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
Tutor 2001 – 2002
Northwestern University, Athletic Department, Evanston, IL
Research Intern 2000
Northwestern University, Department of Chemistry, Evanston, IL
Research Advisor: Prof. Richard P. Van Duyne
Research and Development Intern 1999
Cosmair, Inc, L’Oréal Hair Chemistry Division, Clark, NJ
Teaching and Academic Assistant 1997 – 2000
Drew University, Departments of Chemistry and Mathematics, Madison, NJ
Tutor 1997 – 2000
Drew University, Departments of Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics, Madison, NJ
External Research Funding
Scholarships for Tech Valley Scholars in Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences 2014 - 2019
Principal Investigator (with Co-PIs Jon Bannon, Michelle McColgan, Sharon Small and Lucas Tucker), 2016 - 2019; Co-PI with PI Larry Medsker (2014-2016)
National Science Foundation Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program
Cholesteric Liquid Crystalline Porphyrins and their Efficacy as VOC Sensors. 2013 - 2016
Co-Principal Investigator with Lucas J. Tucker
Multiple Investigator Cottrell College Science Award from the Research Corporation for Scientific Advancement
Honors and Awards
Ph.D., Inorganic Chemistry 2005
Northwestern University, Evanston IL Research Advisor: Joseph T. Hupp
B.A., Chemistry 2000
Drew University, Madison, NJ Research Advisor: Juliette M. Lantz
Magna Cum Laude, Specialized Honors in Chemistry
Experience
Professor 2021 - Present
Siena College, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Loudonville, NY
Associate Professor 2013 - 2021
Siena College, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Loudonville, NY
Visiting Scientist 2013 - 2014
SUNY College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering, Albany, NY
Assistant Professor 2007 - 2013
Siena College, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Loudonville, NY
Visiting Assistant Professor 2005 - 2007
Reed College, Department of Chemistry, Portland, OR
Argonne National Laboratory Graduate Fellow 2004 – 2005
Argonne National Laboratory, Chemistry Division, Argonne, IL
Advisor: Dr. David M. Tiede
Research Assistant 2000 – 2005
Northwestern University, Department of Chemistry, Evanston, IL
Research Advisor: Prof. Joseph T. Hupp
Thesis Title: Synthesis of polymeric membranes with nanoscale porosity and characterization of precursors by high angle molecular diffraction.
Preparing Future Faculty Fellow 2003 – 2004
Lake Forest College, Department of Chemistry, Lake Forest, IL
Mentor: Prof. Dawn C. Wiser
Teaching Assistant 2000 – 2003
Northwestern University, Department of Chemistry, Evanston, IL
Accelerated Introductory Chemistry Laboratory, General Chemistry Laboratory, Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
Tutor 2001 – 2002
Northwestern University, Athletic Department, Evanston, IL
Research Intern 2000
Northwestern University, Department of Chemistry, Evanston, IL
Research Advisor: Prof. Richard P. Van Duyne
Research and Development Intern 1999
Cosmair, Inc, L’Oréal Hair Chemistry Division, Clark, NJ
Teaching and Academic Assistant 1997 – 2000
Drew University, Departments of Chemistry and Mathematics, Madison, NJ
Tutor 1997 – 2000
Drew University, Departments of Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics, Madison, NJ
External Research Funding
Scholarships for Tech Valley Scholars in Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences 2014 - 2019
Principal Investigator (with Co-PIs Jon Bannon, Michelle McColgan, Sharon Small and Lucas Tucker), 2016 - 2019; Co-PI with PI Larry Medsker (2014-2016)
National Science Foundation Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program
Cholesteric Liquid Crystalline Porphyrins and their Efficacy as VOC Sensors. 2013 - 2016
Co-Principal Investigator with Lucas J. Tucker
Multiple Investigator Cottrell College Science Award from the Research Corporation for Scientific Advancement
Honors and Awards
- Phi Lambda Upsilon National Chemistry Honor Society
- Sigma Pi Sigma National Physics Honor Society
- Pi Mu Epsilon National Mathematics Honor Society
- DOE National School on X-Ray and Neutron Scattering Scholarship (2003)
- Donald E. Smith Award for Excellence in 300-Level Teaching (2003)
- Jean Asnell Durana Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Paper Presentation, ACS North Jersey Student Affiliate Chapter (2000)
- Drew University Gold “D” Award (2000)
- American Institute of Chemists Award for Outstanding Senior Chemistry Major (2000)
- American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry (1999)
- Drew University International Study Scholarship (1999)
- Drew University Sophomore and Junior Recognition Awards (1998 and 1999)
- Drew University Scholar I (1996 – 2000)
- National Merit Scholar (1996 – 2000)
Siena College
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Morrell Science Center 209
jodonnell(at)siena.edu
518.783.2509
© Copyright 2023 O'Donnell Research Group - All Rights Reserved
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Morrell Science Center 209
jodonnell(at)siena.edu
518.783.2509
© Copyright 2023 O'Donnell Research Group - All Rights Reserved