Principal Investigator
Jean M. Andino, PhD, P.E
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (California Institute of Technology)
S.B. in Engineering Sciences (Harvard University)
Biography
Prof. Andino’s research focuses on chemical kinetics and mechanisms as applied to air quality (atmospheric chemistry and air pollution control) and energy themes. She worked at Ford Motor Company characterizing the reactions taking place on novel materials to be used in catalytic converters and determining the ambient air quality impacts of fuels and alternative fuels. Prior to being recruited to Arizona State University, Prof. Andino was a tenured Environmental Engineering Sciences (EES) faculty member at the University of Florida (UF). She was the first woman to be promoted and tenured in the history of EES at UF.
Prof. Andino received her doctorate from the California Institute of Technology in chemical engineering and bachelor’s degree from Harvard University in engineering sciences. She has published numerous journal articles, is actively engaged in patenting and commercialization efforts, and is a registered professional engineer. She has been widely recognized for her work by being invited to join high profile panels or boards, including multiple National Academies panels. In addition, she has earned numerous prestigious national and local awards, including a Fulbright Scholar Award, three NASA Space Act Awards, a National Science Foundation CAREER Award and Faculty of the Year Award from the National Society of Black Engineers, among others. In 2017, Prof. Andino was awarded the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers STAR Educator of the Year award (a national award).
Honors & Awards
National and International awards are highlighted in maroon.
- Dr. William Yslas Velez Outstanding STEM Award – Pete C. Garcia Victoria Foundation (2020)
- STAR Educator of the Year National Award – Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (2017)
- Fulbright US Scholar for scholarly activities at Universidad Tecnológica de Panamá by the US Dept. of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs through the Fulbright Board (2012–2013)
- NASA Space Act Award – for leading the development of the technology “Chemically Assisted Photcatalyst Oxidation System (CAPOS)”
- NASA Space Act Award – for developing the technology “Hydrogen Detection and Quantification System” (2007)
- NASA Space Act Award – for contributing to the development of the “Photocatalyst Coated Magnetic Composite Particles” technology (2006)
- John J. McCreary Outstanding Faculty Award – University of Florida (2004)
- AAAS Latin American Lecture Series – Selected Participant (2003)
- NSBE UF Chapter – Outstanding Support Award (2001)
- Ebony Appreciation Award for Pioneering Spirit (2001)
- Faculty of the Year Award – NSBE UF Chapter (1999)
- NSF CAREER Award Recipient (1997–2002)
- AFOSR Summer Faculty Fellowship with an accompanying fellowship for a graduate student (1997)
- Caltech Graduate Dean’s Award for Service and Leadership (1996)
- Atmospheric Chemistry Colloquium for Emerging Senior Scientist – Gordon Research Conferences – Selected Participant (1995)
- James Irvine Graduate Fellowship (1990–1996)
- National Hispanic Scholarship Fund Recipient (1994)
- Caltech Multicultural Task Force Leadership Award (1994)
- NSBE Caltech Chapter – Member of the Year (1993)
- NSF Graduate Fellowship – Honorable Mention (1991)
Research Activities
* denotes the Prinicipal Investigator