Dr. Jeremy Driskell
University Professor - Analytical Chemistry
Chemistry
Office
SLB Science Lab Building 215
Office Hours
Mon. & Wed. 9-10; Tues. 10-11/ or by appt.
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- About
- Education
- Awards & Honors
- Research
Current Courses
CHE 299.004 Independent Honor Study In Chemistry
CHE 499.004 Independent Research For The Master's Thesis
CHE 290.004 Research in Chemistry
CHE 490.004 Research In Chemistry
CHE 215.001 Analytical Chemistry
CHE 216.002 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
CHE 299.004 Independent Honor Study In Chemistry
CHE 499.004 Independent Research For The Master's Thesis
CHE 290.004 Research in Chemistry
CHE 490.004 Research In Chemistry
Research Interests & Areas
Research in the Driskell group focuses on the development of novel diagnostic and biological assays by interfacing chemistry, nanomaterials, and biology. Work includes both applied research to develop innovative bioanalytical tools, as well as fundamental research to investigate the mechanism of SERS, antibody-antigen binding kinetics, novel ligands, and protein-nanoparticle interactions.
Post-Doc Chemistry
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
Ph D Analytical Chemistry
Iowa State University
Ames, IA
BS Chemistry
Truman State University
Kirksville, MO
Illinois Science and Technology Coalition (ISTC) Researcher to Know
Illinois Science and Technology Coalition (ISTC)
2025
Outstanding University Researcher
Illinois State University
2025
Named University Professor
Illinois State University
2024
Outstanding College Researcher
CAS
2024
Outstanding Reviewers for Analyst in 2019
Royal Society of Chemistry
2020
Outstanding Reviewers for Analyst in 2018
Royal Society of Chemistry
2019
2016 Emerging Investigator by Analyst
2016
ISU Research Initiative Award to Pre-tenure Faculty
2016
2015 Emerging Investigator by Analytical Methods
2015
DOD-DTRA Young Investigator Award
2013
Grants & Contracts
Enzyme-Mediated Site-Specific Conjugation of Antibodies to Nanoparticles. NIH-NGMS. Federal. (2022)
RUI: Chemically Modified Enzymes to Control Adsorption on Gold Nanoparticles for Enhanced Structure/Function. NSF - MSN. Federal. (2022)
Coupling Raman Spectroscopy with Ambient Sampling, Portable Mass Spectrometry for On-site, High-Throughput Evidence Confirmation on a Single Instrument Platform. NIJ. Federal. (2018)
RUI: Charge Modified Antibody for Robust and Directional Adsorption onto Gold Nanoparticles. NSF. Federal. (2018)
Flow-through Capture Filters for Enhancing Antibody-Antigen Binding Kinetics. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). Federal. (2017)
Journal Article
Beitello, E., Osei, K., Kobulnicky, T., Breausche, F., Friesen, J., & Driskell, J. Oriented Surface Immobilization of Antibodies Using Enzyme-Mediated Site-Specific Biotinylation for Enhanced Antigen-Binding Capacity.. Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids 41.16 (2025): 10576-10585.
Adehinmoye, A., Bondzie, E., Driskell, J., Mulligan, C., & Kim, J. Enhanced Sensitivity and Homogeneity of SERS Signals on Plasmonic Substrate When Coupled to Paper Spray Ionization-Mass Spectrometry. Chemosensors 12.9 (2024): 175.
Breausche, F., Somerlot, A., Walder, J., Osei, K., Okyema, S., & Driskell, J. Immobilization of Thiol-Modified Horseradish Peroxidase on Gold Nanoparticles Enhances Enzyme Stability and Prevents Proteolytic Digestion.. Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids 40.27 (2024): 13957-13967.
Ebbah, E., Amissah, A., Kim, J., & Driskell, J. Antibody-Driven Assembly of Plasmonic Core-Satellites to Increase the Sensitivity of a SERS Vertical Flow Immunoassay.. ACS sensors 9.7 (2024): 3496-3501.
Ebbah, E., Amissah, A., Kim, J., & Driskell, J. SERS-based immunoassay on a plasmonic syringe filter for improved sampling and labeling efficiency of biomarkers.. The Analyst (2023)
Other
Byrne, H., Chen, L., Chang, Y., Driskell, J., Gan, N., Hisamoto, H., Liu, J., Martin, F., Shiddiky, M., & Zhang, C. Outstanding Reviewers for Analyst in 2019. ANALYST. ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY 145.12 (2020): 4068-4068.
Presentations
Enzyme-mediated site-specific immobilization of antibody onto gold nanoparticles. SciX. (2025)
SERS Vertical Flow Immunoassay Leveraging Antibody-Directed Assembly of Plasmonic Particles. SciX. (2025)
SERS-based Vertical Flow Assay Exploiting Plasmonic Paper and Antibody-Directed Assembly of Plasmonic Core-Satellites for Point of Care Diagnostics. ACS Spring 2025 National Meeting. (2025)
Structure and Activity of Thiolated Enzymes Adsorbed onto Gold Nanoparticles to form Highly Functional Bioconjugates. ACS Fall 2023 National Meeting. (2023)
Adsorption Behavior of Chemically/Charged Modified Antibody on Gold Nanoparticles. ACS Spring 2022 National Meeting. (2022)
SERS-based Vertical Flow Assay on Plasmonic Paper for Point of Care Diagnostics. SciX. (2022)
Investigating the Stability and Orientation of Antibody Adsorbed onto Gold Nanoparticles. ACS Spring 2021 National Meeting. (2021)
Coupling Raman Spectroscopy with Ambient Sampling, Portable Mass Spectrometry for On-site, High-Throughput Evidence Confirmation on a Single Instrumental Platform. American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Annual Meeting. (2020)
Functionalized Gold Nanoparticles for Biosensing with Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS). North Park University. (2019)
Impact of pH on the Orientation of Antibody Adsorbed onto Gold Nanoparticles. 257th ACS National Meeting & Exposition. (2019)