

Dean of College of Graduate
Studies
E-mail address: a-olivares@tamuk.edu
Undergraduate Work: B.S. in Chemistry, Texas A&M University,
1964
Doctoral Work: Ph.D in Analytical and Inorganic
Chemistry, Texas A&M University, 1972
Past Research: Liquid-liquid extraction of the lanthanides
using arsenic chelating agents.
Best Advice Ever Received: Be prepared!
Hobbies: Target shooting, hunting, fishing.
What Influenced you to study Chemistry:
Junior high and high school science/chemistry teachers. Teaching
is a great profession.