Title: Professor of Chemistry
Claremont College of Appointment: Pomona College
Email: jthompson@pomona.edu
Link to your academic profile: [John H. Thompson – Pomona College Faculty](#)
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.
Department: Chemistry
Discipline: Physical Chemistry
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)
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:
– Faculty Mentoring Topic 1: Managing Teaching, Research, and Service Workloads
– Faculty Mentoring Topic 2: Sustainable Success: Wholeness in Scholarship, Holistic Well-Being, and Work-Life Balance
– Faculty Mentoring Topic 3: Successful Grant Writing and Funding Opportunity Identification
Additional Areas of Mentorship:
– Research collaboration in green chemistry and sustainability
– Career progression in interdisciplinary academic roles
