Charles Richard Saunders

Charles Richard Saunders (August 30, 1902 – October 20, 1981) was an American chemist who was dean of the School of Chemistry at Alabama Polytechnic Institute (API).

Early life and education Saunders was born on August 30, 1902. He grew up in Pensacola, Florida. He graduated from Pensacola High School. Charles Saunders obtained a Bachelor of Science in chemistry in 1923 and a Master of Science in chemistry in 1925 both at Auburn University. He then went on to get a doctorate in chemistry at the University of Nebraska.

Career In 1925, he began teaching at Lafayette College until 1928. After graduating from the University of Nebraska in 1930, he started working for the Dupont Company until 1932 when he started working for API as an assistant professor. AT API, he became part of the chemistry faculty.