Jason M. Thornton, Ph.D.
About Jason M. Thornton, Ph.D.
Jason M. Thornton, Ph.D., is the Physical Testing and Knock Testing Section Supervisor at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in chemistry and laboratory research.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Jason M. Thornton, Ph.D., is currently serving as the Physical Testing and Knock Testing Section Supervisor at ExxonMobil. He stepped into this role in 2018, bringing a wealth of experience in analytical sciences and chemistry. His responsibilities in this position include overseeing testing methodologies and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of test results vital to the company's operations.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Before his current role, Jason held several positions at ExxonMobil. From 2016 to 2018, he was the Analytical Sciences Laboratory Section Supervisor, where he managed laboratory operations and supervised staff. Between 2013 and 2016, he worked as a Senior Chemist in Beaumont, Texas, focusing on advanced chemical analysis and testing to support the company's product development and quality assurance efforts.
Academic Background and Early Career
Jason M. Thornton earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Purdue University, where he also served as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2007 to 2012. During his time at Purdue, he was also a NMR Teaching Assistant and Solid-State NMR Specialist. He completed his undergraduate studies at Michigan State University, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from 2003 to 2007. His early career included roles as an Undergraduate Researcher at Michigan State and a Summer Intern at LECO.
Specializations and Technical Expertise
Jason possesses extensive expertise in various areas of chemical and materials science. He has over eight years of laboratory research experience focusing on electrochemical analysis, semiconductor development, characterization, and analysis for solar water splitting applications. He has evaluated metal complex catalysts for electrochemical oxidation of ammonia and is proficient in advanced laboratory methods such as surface, optical, and structural analysis, thin film deposition, semiconductor doping, photocatalytic evaluation, and quantum efficiency calculations. Additionally, he has significant experience with solid-state and liquids NMR analysis.
Research Associate at Michigan State University
Between 2012 and 2013, Jason worked as a Research Associate at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. In this role, he further honed his research skills and contributed to various projects involving advanced chemical analyses and research methodologies.