Dr. Christopher L. Stevenson

Associate Professor of Chemistry and Environmental Studies Environmental Studies Interim Coordinator Gottwald Science Center C-209, 289-8635 International Center 307, 484-1473 University of Richmond, VA 23173 E-mail:cstevens@richmond.edu

Courses Regularly Taught

• Chem110 - Pollutants in the Environment (FSNC)
• Chem300 - Measurement Statistics
• Chem301 - Quantitative Methods of Chemical Analysis
• Chem316 - Environmental Chemistry
• Envr201 - Introduction to Environmental Studies
• Envr 388 - Environmental Internship

Education & Training

• University of N. Carolina - Chapel Hill, B.S. in Chemistry, 1986
• University of Florida, Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry with James D. Winefordner, 1991
• Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Postdoctoral Fellow with Tuan Vo Dinh, 1991-1993

Research Projects

Dr. Stevenson is interested in environmental analysis of surface water systems using a combination of spectroscopy and chemometrics. A frequent goal of the research is to develop analytical methodologies that can be used on-site in a variety of situations, circumventing the need for collection, storage and transport of samples for subsequent laboratory analysis. Remote sensing with fiber optics plays a major role in most of Dr. Stevenson's projects. Current research focuses on the characterization of the phytoplankton of eutrophic and oligotrophic lakes, and the analysis of bioavailable organic pollutants using semipermeable membrane devices (SPMDs) as surrogate systems.

For a list of publications, click here.

Personal Information

Interests: swimming, hiking, cycling