Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Dr. Richard Williams is a Senior Research Scientist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), working the field of trace signature measurements related to National Security. His work spans real-time chemical sensing using laser based methods to low-level environmental radionuclide measurement systems. Throughout his career Dr. Williams has focused on developing high-precision, high-accuracy systems for field use. Dr. Williams received his B.S. in chemistry from the University of Idaho, and his Ph.D. in physical chemistry from the University of Colorado.