Reshan Fernando, PhD, is a senior research chemist in the Analytical Sciences Division at RTI International. In this capacity, he is responsible for personnel and fiscal management of more than twenty scientific staff. Over the past 30 years, Dr. Fernando has served as principal investigator and study director for various government and commercial projects. He has authored or co-authored more than one hundred publications and presentations and has served as a reviewer for several journals. He can be reached at resh@rti.org.