Jennifer Schaefer

205G McCourtney Hall of Molecular Sciences and Engineering
Notre Dame IN 46556
Schaefer Research Group

  • Shaheen Family Collegiate Associate Professor, University of Notre Dame, 2023 - present

  • Associate Professor, University of Notre Dame, 2021 - 2023

  • Assistant Professor, University of Notre Dame, 2015 - 2021

  • NRC Postdoctoral Research Associate, NIST, 2014 - 2015

  • Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Cornell University, 2014

  • M.Eng, B.Ch.E., Chemical Engineering, Widener University, 2008

  • B.S., Chemistry, Widener University, 2008

Research Description

The Schaefer Research Group studies ion transport and electrochemical processes towards a more sustainable future.

The team develops novel polymer materials and membranes for separations and advanced electrochemical energy storage and generation devices that have potential for improved safety, sustainability, and reduced size or weight.

Positions

Associate Professor (Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering)
University of Notre Dame
2015
NRC Research Associate (Materials Measurement Laboratory)
National Institute of Standards and Techology
2014 - 2015
Lecturer (Chemistry)
Tompkins Cortland Community College
2013 - 2013

Education

Ph.D. (Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering)
Cornell University
2014
M.Eng. (Chemical Engineering)
Widener University
2008
B.S. (Chemistry)
Widener University
2008
B.Ch.E. (Chemical Engineering)
Widener University
2008