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John A. Jennings, Ph.D.
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EXPERIENCE
**** – 2017 Graduate Research Assistant, University of Kentucky Description: Unprecedented synthesis of heterogeneous catalysts for selective oxidation for application in biomass conversion, heterogeneous hydrodeoxygenation of biomass. 2012 – 2015 Organic Chemistry Super Teaching Assistant, University of Kentucky Description: Updating documents provided to students, preparation of documents furthering student comprehension, leading teaching assistant meetings, scheduling exams at alternate times, writing exam questions and scheduling exam rooms.
2011 – 2015 Organic Chemistry Teaching Assistant, University of Kentucky Description: Leading lab lectures, leading experiments, grading student assignments/tests, proctoring organic and general chemistry lab exams, and holding weekly office hours. SKILLS
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry High Performance Liquid Chromatography Catalyst Characterization Molecular Identification Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint ChemStation Public Speaking Research Data Analysis Equipment Repairs Multitasking PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
“Oxidation of Benzylic Alcohols and Lignin Model Compounds with Layered Double Hydroxide Catalysts” Justin K. Mobley, John A. Jennings, Tonya Morgan, Axel Keifer, Mark Crocker. (Manuscript in Preparation)
“Heterogeneous Cleavage of Oxidized β-O-4 and β-1 Model Compounds Using Layered Double Hydroxide Catalysts” John A. Jennings, Tonya Morgan, Yang Song, Justin Mobley, John Ralph, Karen Wilson, Adam Lee, Mark Crocker. (Manuscript in Preparation)
“Regioselective Baeyer-Villiger Oxidation of Lignin Model Compounds with Tin Beta Zeolite Catalyst and Hydrogen Peroxide.” John A. Jennings, Sean Parkin, Eric Munson, Sean P. Delaney, Julie L. Calahan, Mark Isaacs, Kunlun Hong, Mark Crocker. RSC Advances, 2017, 7, 25987 – 25997
“Catalytic Heterogeneous Fragmentation of Oxidized Lignin Model Compounds Using Layered Double Hydroxides Under Aerobic Conditions.” John A. Jennings, Justin Mobley, Mark Crocker. NSF EPSCoR Supercollider 2016. February 24, 2017.
“Tin Beta Zeolite for Regioselective Baeyer-Villiger Oxidation of Lignin Model Compounds.” John A. Jennings, Mark Crocker. Oral and Poster Presentation. Frontiers in Biorefining 2016. November 10, 2016.
“Tin Beta Zeolite for Regioselective Baeyer-Villiger Oxidation of Lignin Model Compounds.” John A. Jennings, Mark Crocker. NSF EPSCoR Supercollider 2016. February 26, 2016.
“ortho-Metalation of para-Bromo and para-IodoAnisole Utilizing ortho-Lithiodimethylbenzylamine.” D.W. Slocum, Thomas K. Reinscheld, John A. Jennings, Paul E. Whitley. 41st Annual WKU Student Research Conference. March 26, 2011. Bowling Green, Kentucky.
“Metalations of para-Bromo and para-IodoAnisole Utilizing ortho-Lithiodimethylbenzylamine.” D. W. Slocum, Thomas K. Reinscheld, John A. Jennings, and Paul E. Whitley (Manuscript in Preparation)
“ortho-Lithiations Reassessed; the Advantages of Deficiency Catalysis in Hydrocarbon Media.” D. W. Slocum, Thomas K. Reinscheld, Christopher B. White, Michael D. Timmons, Philip A. Shelton, Matthew G. Slocum, Rebecca D. Sandlin, Erica G. Holland, Damir Kusmic, John A. Jennings, Kristen C. Tekin, Quang Nguyen, Steven J. Bush, Julia M. Keller, and Paul E. Whitley. Organometallics 32.6 (2013): 1674-1686. EDUCATION
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Emphasis on Heterogeneous Catalysis for Biomass Conversion, 2017, GPA: 3.5 Western Kentucky University Honors College, Bowling Green, KY B.S. in Chemistry, Minor in Mathematics, 2011, GPA: 3.5 (Cum Laude) HONORS
Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences User Project Grant Number: CNMS2016-024 John A. Jennings, Mark Crocker Max Steckler Fellowship Arts and Sciences Certificate for Outstanding Teaching Competitive Travel Award Grant Number: NSF-1604019 Western Kentucky University Honors College
Harvey T. Skaggs Scholarship The Scott’s Chemistry Scholarship “Best Undergraduate Paper” in the Natural Sciences, Session 8 at the 41st Annual WKU Student Research Conference REFERENCES
Mark Crocker, Ph.D.
Professor of Chemistry, Associate Director, Biofuels & Environmental Catalysis, Center for Applied Energy Research
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40511
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Manjiri Patwardhan, Ph.D.
Senior Academic Coordinator, Department of Chemistry University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40506
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D.W. Slocum, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus, Department of Chemistry
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY 42101
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