Jessica Andriolo - Department of Mechanical Engineering
Research Associate and Affiliate Professor
Mechanical Engineering Department
Office: Main 105B
Phone: 406-496-4459
Email: jandriolo@mtech.edu
Biography
Dr. Jessica Andriolo has a BS degree in Cell Biology and Neuroscience and a MS degree in Health Science from Montana State University. She earned her PhD in 2017 in Biomedical Engineering (IIP Program) from the University of Montana.
Dr. Andriolo’s doctoral studies included fabrication of a composite nanoscale bandage that released an adjuvant and treatment in two unique time-release profiles. Dr. Andriolo’s dissertation included several sections related to microbial interactions, adjuvant synthesis, toxicity evaluation, and bandage fabrication. Since then, Dr. Andriolo has become a Research Associate and helps run the Montana Tech Nanotechnology (MTNL) laboratory. The MTNL group is an interdisciplinary team with focuses on nanoscale fabrication and characterization for biomedical, energy, sensing, filtration, and catalytic applications. Dr. Andriolo was awarded the Distinguished Researcher of the Year Award for the Lance College of Mines and Engineering in 2025.
Recent Courses Taught
- EMEC 491 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, Undergraduate
- EMEC 591 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering, Graduate
- BIOB 101 Discover Biology
- BIOB 161 Principles of Living Systems Laboratory
Research Interests
Dr. Andriolo helps lead the Montana Tech Nanotechnology Laboratory (MTNL), where her research spans a broad range of nanoscience and engineering applications. Her work focuses on nanoscale fabrication and characterization. Dr. Andriolo investigates activated filters, nanomaterials for rare earth element separation, catalytic nanofabrics, and high surface area cellulose fabrics for rocket propulsion. Her current research activities also extend to energy storage and conversion, photonic devices, sensors, solar cells, and nanoscale surface patterning. In the biomedical space, she works on drug delivery systems, nanomaterial-based adjuvants for antibacterial therapeutics, antiviral treatments, and realistic physiological model systems seeking translational applications that address critical health challenges.
Select Publications
“Biocompatible Nanoparticles for Metals Removal from Fresh Water with Potential for Rare Earth Extraction Applications,” Jessica M. Andriolo, Xavier Vorhies, Luke Suttey, Madison Joseph, Teagan Leitzke, Grant C. Wallace, David Hutchins, Richard LaDouceur, Jerome Downey, Jack L. Skinner, and M. Katie Hailer, Journal of Nanoparticle Research, May 2024.
“Electrospun Controlled Release Anti-Quorum Sensing Filter for Biofouling Prevention in MCE Membranes,” Amos Taiswa, Jessica M. Andriolo, M. Katie Hailer, and Jack L. Skinner, Separation and Purification Technology, March 2024.
“Ultrafast charge injection in silver-modified graphitic carbon nitride,” Emma K. Orcutt, Shelton J.P. Varapragasam, Zöe C. Peterson, Jessica M. Andriolo, Jack L. Skinner, and Erik M. Grumstrup, ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, March 2023.
“Combined Electrostatic and Air Driven Electrospinner for Biomedical Applications,” L.G. Huston, E.A. Kooistra-Manning, J.L. Skinner, and J.M. Andriolo, Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology B, November 2019
“Electrospinning for nano to mesoscale photonic structures,” J. L. Skinner, J. M. Andriolo, J. P. Murphy, and B. M. Ross, Nanophotonics, December 2016.
Iron-doped apatite nanoparticles for improvement of phage therapy,” J. M. Andriolo, R. M. Hensleigh, C. A. McConnell, M. Pedulla, K. Hailer, R. Kasinath, G. Wyss, W. Gleason, and J. L. Skinner, Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology B, Vol. 32, No. 6, pp. 06FD01, September 2014
Additional publications can be found at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/1rUrxQ8_vmhQ5D/bibliography/public/
Granted Patents
“Method of Particulate Transport via Small-Scale Morphology Materials,” US patent no. 10392612, 2019
“Antiviral Composition and Applications of Iron-Doped Apatite Nanoparticles,” US patent no. 10532070, 2019
“Particle Delivery via Small-Scale Morphology Materials for Antibacterial Applications,” US patent no. 11191721
“Device for Polymer Materials Fabrication Using Gas Flow and Electrostatic Fields,” US patent no. 12031236-B2
“Non-Toxic Nanomaterial for Metals Extraction,” US patent no. 12303862-B2