Dr. Jennifer A. Irvin teaches in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Texas State University. Her current research focuses on electroactive polymers, that is, polymers that change their properties in the presence of an electric field. Dr. Irvin has more than 40 publications, 19 patents issued, and over 100 technical presentations. She is a member of the American Chemical Society.

Dr. Jennifer A. Irvin's research interests include: Synthesis of stable n-doping polymers Templating to improve electroactivity. Ion mobility in electroactive polymers Nanoparticle coating and reactivity Ionic liquids as dopants in electroactive polymers Improving electrochemical capacitor stability and capacity