Shannon Timmons, Ph.D., is a Professor of Chemistry, Chair of the Department of Natural Sciences, and Program Director of the I-CAAN Scholars Program at Lawrence Technological University. In these roles, she provides academic and administrative leadership with an emphasis on curricular development, faculty support, and initiatives that enhance student achievement and institutional effectiveness.

Dr. Timmons maintains an active research program in toxicology and medicinal chemistry, with a sustained focus on undergraduate research training. She has mentored more than 40 undergraduate researchers, many of whom have co-authored peer-reviewed publications and presented at regional and national conferences. Her research includes the synthesis and characterization of bisphenol A analogs to create safer plastics, the preparation and pharmacological evaluation of aspirin analogs, and the synthesis of cationic contrast agents for biomedical imaging applications. Her work has been supported by multiple federal awards, including LTU’s first NIH R15 grant, in collaboration with Dr. Aleksandra Kuzmanov, and a $2 million NSF S-STEM grant supporting scholarships and student success initiatives to improve retention and graduation rates in STEM majors.

In addition to her chemistry research, Dr. Timmons is engaged in educational research and curricular innovation efforts. She has implemented course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) across multiple courses and served on the leadership team overseeing the implementation of LTU’s $1.05 million HHMI Inclusive Excellence grant. Her commitment to advancing STEM education helps ensure that students develop the confidence, skills, and pathways needed for graduate study and cutting-edge STEM careers.