Raymond Kennard

Dr. Raymond R. Kennard is a biomedical engineering researcher, educator, and safety officer at the University of Maine, where he supports both teaching and research activities within the Chemical and Biomedical Engineering Department and the Institute of Medicine. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Maine, with research expertise in nanomaterials, spectroscopic methods, and analytical instrumentation. Dr. Kennard has over two decades of experience in higher education, having taught a wide range of chemistry and engineering courses and mentored undergraduate and graduate research. He has also held leadership roles in laboratory safety and curriculum development and has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications and federally funded research projects. His work bridges advanced material science with practical applications in environmental monitoring, public health, and engineering education.