Her research interests include physical-chemical treatment processes, membrane processes, adsorption, mass transport, interfacial phenomenon, water and wastewater treatment plant design, and water quality. Dr. Jones is a member of the American Water Works Association, the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors, the International Water Association, and the Water Environment Federation. She was recently named one of the "Top Women in Science" by the National Technical Association. Dr. Jones received her B.S. and M.S. in civil engineering from Howard University and University of Illinois, respectively, and received her Ph.D. in environmental engineering from Johns Hopkins University.