Dr. Jones, born in suburban Detroit in 1973, pursued a distinguished academic and research career in chemical engineering. He completed his BSE, MS, and PhD degrees at the University of Michigan and Caltech, specializing in inorganic materials chemistry and catalysis. Jones joined Georgia Tech in 2000 and rose through the ranks to become a professor and hold various leadership roles in research administration. His research focuses on catalysis, CO2 separation, and utilization, notably in direct air capture (DAC). Jones has received numerous accolades, including the Ipatieff Prize and Emmett Award, for his catalysis work, and has been recognized by professional societies like AIChE and the National Academy of Engineering for his contributions to carbon capture technologies. He has led prominent journals in catalysis and received substantial research funding, reflecting his impactful career in chemical engineering.
