Randolph K. Larsen III

Randolph K. Larsen III is an Associate Dean of Faculty at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, affiliated with the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department and the Marine Science program. He specializes in Environmental Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and Archeometry, using advanced methods like Gas Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, and XRF spectroscopy.

• Education:
  • B.E. in Chemical Engineering, Vanderbilt University (1991)
  • M.S. in Civil (Environmental) Engineering, University of Oklahoma (1997)
  • Ph.D. in Marine, Estuarine and Environmental Science, University of Maryland, College Park (2002)
• Research Focus:
  • Environmental Organic Chemistry (nutrient/toxic compound analysis in ecosystems)
  • Environmental Forensics (stable isotope fractionation in fossil fuels)
  • Archeometry (non-destructive analysis of archaeological materials)
• Scientific Awards:
  • Riverhawk Award
  • Periclean Faculty Leader Fellowship
  • SMCM SGA Faculty Student Life Award