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Richard A. Palmer

Professor Emeritus of Chemistry
Chemistry
Box 90346, Durham, NC 27708-0346
3236 French Family Science Cen, Durham, NC 27708

Overview


Dr. Palmer's research interests span the areas of analytical, inorganic and physical chemistry. Current projects involve the use of FTIR spectroscopy in the investigation of dynamic processes on the nanosecond to millisecond time scale. Included are nanosecond studies of photoexcited states in metalloproteins and other metal complexes, rheo-optical measurements of the sub-molecular dynamics of polymer films perturbed by mechanical fields and development of fiber optic-based photothermal spectral detection for materials and biomedical applications.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Professor Emeritus of Chemistry · 2008 - Present Chemistry, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences

Education, Training & Certifications


University of Illinois · 1965 Ph.D.
University of Illinois · 1962 M.S.
University of Texas, Austin · 1957 B.S.