Research Interests

• Analytical spectroscopy (Raman, IR, NIR, Vis)
• Hyperspectral Imaging
• Mass Spectrometry
• Development of field and laboratory analytical instruments for environmental and forensic applications

Ph.D., Analytical Chemistry, North Carolina State University, 1990

B.S., Chemistry, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1985

1.  “An experimental characterization of condensed phase soot from overdriven detonation of composition B”, Robert V. Reeves, Garth C. Egan, Greg L. Klunder, M. Riad Manaa, and Sorin Bastea, AIP Conference Proceedings 1979, 100033 (2018); https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5044905.
2. ‘Recent advances on thermal safety characterization of energetic materials’, P.C. Hsu, S. A. Strout, G. L. Klunder, E. M. Kahl, N. K. Muetterties, J. G. Reynolds, and M. Gresshoff, AIP Conference Proceedings 1979, 160010 (2018); https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5045009.
3. ‘Microwave interrogation of an air plasma plume as a model system for hot spots in explosives’, Ronald J. Kane, Joseph W. Tringe, Gregory L. Klunder, Emer V. Baluyot, John M. Densmore, and Mark C. Converse, AIP Conference Proceedings 1793, 160002 (2017); https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4971742.
4. “Application of Visible-Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy to Uranium Ore Concentrates for Nuclear Forensic Analysis and Attribution”, Gregory L. Klunder*, Jonathan W. Plaue, Paul E. Spackman, Patrick M. Grant, Rachel E. Lindvall, Ian D. Hutcheon, Applied Spectroscopy. 67(9) (2013) 1049 – 1056. Cover Feature.
5. Holt, J. K., E. J. Nelson, and G. L. Klunder, “Direct Laser Ablation and Ionization of Solids for Chemical Analysis by Mass Spectrometry,” Journal of Physics: Conference Series 59:657-661 (2007).
6. Klunder, G. L., P. Grant, B. D. Andresen, and R. E. Russo, “Direct Chemical Analysis of Solids by Laser Ablation in an Ion-Storage Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer,” Analytical Chemistry 76:1249-1256 (2004).
7. Vogt, C. and G. L. Klunder, “Separation of Metal Ions by Capillary Electrophoresis: Diversity, Advantages, and Drawbacks of Detection Methods,” Fresenius Journal of Analytical Chemistry 370:316-331 (2001).
8. Russo, R. E., G. L. Klunder, P. Grant, and B. D. Andresen, “Laser Ablation Ion-Storage Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry,” Applied Physics A 69:S895-S897 (1999).
9. Grant, P. M., K. J. Moody, I. D. Hutcheon, R. E. Whipple, J. S. Haas, A. Alcaraz, J. E. Andrews, Jr., G. L. Klunder, R. E. Russo, T. E. Fickies, G. E. Pelkey, and B. D. Andresen, “Nuclear Forensics in Law Enforcement Applications,” Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 235:129-132 (1998). 
10. Klunder, G. L., J. E. Andrews, Jr., R. E. Russo, P. Grant, and B. D. Andresen, “Nuclear Fission Product Analysis Using Capillary Separation Techniques,” Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry 236:149-153 (1998). 
11. Grant, P. M., K. J. Moody, I. D. Hutcheon, D. L. Phinney, J. S. Haas, A. M. Volpe, J. J. Oldani, R. E. Whipple, N. Stoyer, A. Alcaraz, J. E. Andrews, R. E. Russo, G. L. Klunder, B. D. Andresen, and S. Cantlin, “Forensic Analyses of Suspect Illicit Nuclear Material,” Journal of Forensic Science 43:680-688 (1998). 
12. Spear, J. D., G. L. Klunder, and R. E. Russo,“Photothermal Deflection Spectroscopy of an Aqueous Sample in a Narrow Bore Quartz Capillary,” Review of Scientific Instruments 69:2259-2267 (1998).
13. Church, M. N., G. L. Klunder, J. D. Spear, P. Grant, B. D. Andresen, and R. E. Russo, “Transient Isotachophoresis - Electrophoresis Separation of Lanthanides with Indirect Laser-Induced Fluorescence,” Analytical Chemistry 70:2475-2480 (1998).
14. Klunder, G. L., J. E. Andrews, Jr., B. D. Andresen, P. Grant, and R. E. Russo, “Analysis of Fission Products Using Capillary Electrophoresis with On-Line Radioactivity Detection,” Analytical Chemistry 69:2988-2993 (1997).
15. Klunder, G. L., and R. E. Russo, “Core-based Intrinsic Fiber Optic Absorption Sensor for the Detection of Volatile Organic Compounds,” Applied Spectroscopy 49:379-385 (1995).
16. Klunder, G. L., J. Buerck, H.-J. Ache, R. J. Silva, and R. E. Russo, “Temperature Effects on a Fiber Optic Evanescent Wave Absorption Sensor,” Applied Spectroscopy 48:387-393 (1994).
17. Spear, J. D., R. J. Silva, G. L. Klunder, and R. E. Russo, “Collinear Photothermal Deflection Spectroscopy of Liquid Samples at Varying Temperatures,” Applied Spectroscopy 47:1580-1584 (1993).
18. Schurig, D. A., G. L. Klunder, M. A. Shannon, and R.E . Russo, “Signal Analysis of Transients for Optimization of Cell Design in Pulsed Photoacoustic Spectroscopy,” Review of Scientific Instruments 64:363-373 (1993).
19. Klunder, G. L., R. J. Silva, and R. E. Russo, “Photoacoustic Spectroscopy and the Effect of Amplified Spontaneous Emission,” Analytical Chemistry 64:2429-2433 (1992).
20. Long, G. L., W. J. Newman Jr., G. L. Klunder, and J. Mahaney, “The Phosphine Depression in Flame Atomic Spectrometry,” Applied Spectroscopy 41:255-260 (1987).

FACSS Distinguished Service Award 2021.  LLNL Global Security Directorate Silver Award (2014) LLNL Physical and Life Sciences Spot Award (2012) LLNL Global Security Directorate Award (2011)

Memberships:

• Society for Applied Spectroscopy (1986-present)
• American Chemical Society (1986-present)
• Coblentz Society (2006 - present)

Professional services:

• Society for Applied Spectroscopy (SAS)
  • President, 2017 (elect 2016, past 2018)
  • Governing Board – SAS At-Large International Delegate, 2008 – 2009, 2011-2014. 
• Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies
  • Governing Board Chair, 2014-2015 (elect 2012-13, past 2016-17)
  • Program Chair, 2008
  • General Chair, 2011 & 2024