Contact Information Phone: (773) 995-2182 Email: rrichter@csu.edu Office: SCI-238

Education B.S., Valparaiso University PhD., University of Missouri-Columbia Postdoctoral, Wadsworth Center- New York State Dept. of Health

Hobbies & Interests Archery- Target and 3D

Research Interests

Dr. Richter’s area of expertise is in analytical methods development.  Before joining CSU as a faculty member he developed over 100 unique microwave analytical methods for companies such as Boeing, Dow, Dupont, Pfizer, Genetech, NASA, Abbot, and MEMC.   In addition, he was part of the team the developed EPA Analysis Methods 3051, 3052, 7473, 3546.  He is the author of two books on sample preparation techniques for ultra trace analysis of inorganic and organic species.  He is engaged in variety of microwave related research including nanoparticle synthesis, optimization of organic synthetic methodologies, environmental analysis, and integrating microwave enhanced chemistry quality control applications.

Representative Presentations & Publications

• Peters, E. L., Kaufmann-Daszczuk, B., Brant, H. A., Jagoe, C. H., & Richter, R. (2001). Element concentrations and fluctuating asymmetry in a terrestrial isopod (Armadillidium vulgare) in metropolitan Chicago Parklands. Department of Biological Sciences, Chicago State University, 1p.
• Combs, D., Godsel, B., Pohlman-Zordan, J., Huff, A., King, J., Richter, R., & Smith, P. F. (2021). Reduction of silver ions in molybdates: elucidation of framework acidity as the factor controlling charge balance mechanisms in aqueous zinc-ion electrolyte. RSC advances, 11(62), 39523-39533.
• Akonnor, S., & Richter, R. C. (2021). EVALUATION OF STAGE 2 BABY FOODS AS POTENTIAL SOURCE OF HEAVY METAL TOXICITY IN INFANTS 6 TO 12 MONTHS. Journal of Undergraduate Chemistry Research, 20(2), 23.

Representative Grants & Funding

• Illinois Space Grant Consortium

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