Homeland Security and Faculty Expertise: University of Maryland

Homeland Security and the University Of Maryland

Dr. Russell R. Dickerson

Russell R. Dickerson

Professor and Chair, Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science
Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
University of Maryland, College Park

Ph.D. 1980 University of Michigan

Expertise: Atmospheric Chemistry and Transport

Credentials

Dr. Dickerson studies both local air quality in the Baltimore/Washington area and global scale air pollution - most recently China and the transport of trace gases and aerosols from Asia to the Pacific and North America. He has written 90 reviewed scientific publications and helped write several critical reviews for the National Academy of Science and the EPA.

Phone: 301-405-5364
Address: 3413 Computer & Space Sciences Building
University of Maryland
College Park MD 20742
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For more information: Dr. Dickerson's home page

Faculty

Listed by Area of Expertise
Listed Alphabetically

Faculty Expertise Areas

Critical Infrastructure Protection

Biological and Chemical Countermeasures

Emergency Preparedness & Response

Domestic and Foreign Policy

Borders and Transportation

Standards and State / Local Government

Nuclear and Radiological Countermeasures

Linguistics and Languages

High Explosives Countermeasures

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The University of Maryland ranks among the top 20 public research universities in the nation and is the closest in proximity to the nation's capital. Maryland is uniquely positioned to address issues of homeland security with its highly ranked programs in public affairs, science and technology and its strong ties to nearby federal agencies and research laboratories. Our distinguished faculty includes members who have served as senior government officials and public policy experts, as well as leading experts in arms control and nuclear and biological weapons.