Dr. Jones has been a faculty member at TSU since 1983. He is currently a professor of biology and chemistry and teaches a variety of courses including: principles of biology, toxicology, animal biology, physiology, biochemistry and quantitative and instrumental analysis. He received a B.S. from Davidson College, an M.S. from New York University and a Ph.D. from Auburn University. His professional interests are as varied as the courses he teaches – including entomology, which he teaches during the summer sessions. He is a member of the American Chemical Society, Sigma Xi and the Indiana Alliance of Chemistry Teachers. Outside of the classroom, he is an avid tennis player.

Internal Accomplishments (service)

• Chair, Faculty Development Committee
• Advisor AMSA
• Past chair, Promotions Committee
• Maintains Analytical equipment
• Serve as SRC for Northeast Indiana Tri-State Regional Science Fair. Judged in Regional Science Fair (and have for the last 22 years)
• Meet prospective students an average of once/week.

External Accomplishments/Activities

• Has written four successful NSF proposals for analytical equipment
• Consulting on analytical problems for several local industries
• Mentorsl high school science fair students
• Past Chair of TSU local chapter of Sigma Xi
• Member and past president of the Regional American Chemical Society chapter