Professor of Chemistry at Pomona College
Department: Chemistry
Discipline: Physical Chemistry
[Link to academic profile], jthompson@pomona.edu
What mentoring means to me:
Mentoring is about providing guidance, encouragement, and a safe space for individuals to grow both professionally and personally. As a mentor, I believe in fostering curiosity, supporting risk-taking in research, and nurturing long-term professional relationships. Mentoring is an exchange of knowledge and experience that benefits both the mentor and mentee, and helps shape the future of academia.
Topics I am Willing to Discuss with Other Faculty:
– Managing Teaching, Research, and Service Workloads
– Sustainable Success: Wholeness in Scholarship, Holistic Well-Being, and Work-Life Balance
– Successful Grant Writing and Funding Opportunity Identification
– Research collaboration in green chemistry and sustainability
– Career progression in interdisciplinary academic roles
Professional Experience:
Dr. John H. Thompson is a tenured professor in the Department of Chemistry at Pomona College with over 15 years of experience in both research and teaching. His research focuses on sustainable energy solutions, particularly in organic solar cells. He has held various leadership roles, including Chair of the Chemistry Department and lead investigator for a multi-year research grant on renewable energy materials.
Education:
– Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley (2006)
– M.S. in Environmental Chemistry, Stanford University (2002)
– B.S. in Chemistry, University of Washington (2000)