Aaron Jones
About Aaron Jones
Aaron Jones is a Senior Researcher at ExxonMobil with extensive experience in geosciences and microbial ecology.
Company
Aaron Jones is currently employed at ExxonMobil as a Senior Researcher. His tenure at the company began in 2019 and is based in the Greater New York City Area. His role involves leading research projects and contributing to the development of new technologies aimed at advancing ExxonMobil's objectives. Prior to his current position, Aaron worked in various capacities at ExxonMobil, including as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist from 2016 to 2019 in Annandale, New Jersey, and as a Geoscience Computing Intern in 2009 in Houston, Texas.
Education and Expertise
Aaron Jones holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences from The University of Texas at Austin, which he earned between 2011 and 2015. Prior to his PhD, he completed a Master of Science (M.S.) in the same field from the same institution from 2008 to 2011. He earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences from Indiana University Bloomington between 2005 and 2007. Additionally, Aaron holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, earned between 2002 and 2005.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role at ExxonMobil, Aaron Jones accumulated extensive experience in both academic and industrial settings. He served as a Visiting Research Geoscientist at The University of Texas at Austin in 2016 for three months and as a Collaborative Researcher at Université de Rouen from 2012 to 2015. He also worked as a Teaching Assistant at The University of Texas at Austin from 2008 to 2015 and as a Geological Technician at the Indiana Geological Survey from 2007 to 2008.
Research and Development
Throughout his career, Aaron Jones has been involved in developing novel bioreactors for fermentation and hydrocarbon bio-conversion into valuable chemicals and biopolymers. He has also designed experiments and developed technologies to mitigate the impacts of biology in natural and engineered hydrocarbon systems, such as reservoir souring and microbial corrosion. His doctoral research focused on the interaction between microbial ecology and mineral surfaces in sulfuric acid cave environments and Yellowstone National Park.
Professional Contributions
Aaron Jones is well-versed in a wide range of analytical techniques, including Biological Electron Microscopy, nanoSIMS, Bioinformatics, Transcriptomics, Metabolomics, and Analytical Chemistry. He mentors early-career professionals and participates in internal networks to disseminate capabilities for the benefit of others. At ExxonMobil, Aaron represents the company in interactions with key competitors, partners, national oil companies, industry, government, and academic forums.