Dr. Janusz Pawliszyn

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Biography

Janusz Pawliszyn's research program focuses on designing highly automated integrated instrumentation for the isolation of analytes from complex matrices, followed by the separation, identification, and quantification of species. His main separation tools include Gas Chromatography, Liquid Chromatography, and Capillary Electrophoresis, which are coupled with various detection systems, particularly mass spectrometry techniques. Currently, his research emphasizes the elimination of organic solvents in the sample preparation step to facilitate on-site monitoring and in-vivo analysis. He is also investigating alternative techniques for solvent extraction using coated fibers, packed needles, membranes, and supercritical fluids. Additionally, Janusz is exploring the application of computational modeling techniques to enhance the performance of sample preparation, chromatographic separations, and detection methods. A significant area of his interest is the development and application of imaging detection techniques in microcolumn chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, and micro-chip separation devices.

Research Interests

Awards

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A.J.P. Martin Medal

2023-01-01
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CIC Medal

2023-01-01
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Top 10 Influential Persons in Analytical Science Globally

2019-01-01
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Talanta Medal

2019-01-01
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ACS Award for Chromatography

2018-01-01
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Pittsburgh Conference Analytical Chemistry Award

2017-01-01
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Halász Medal Award

2015-01-01
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Maria Skłodowska-Curie Medal

2015-01-01

Patents

Method and Apparatus for Detecting Universally Selectively Concentration Gradients by Deflecting Light Beam in a Controlled Fashion

U.S. Pat. 4,784,494 1988-11-15

Apparatus and Method for Delivering Supercritical Fluids

U.S. Pat. 5,237,824 1993-08-24

Apparatus for Performing Universally Detecting Capillary Isoelectric Focusing Mobilization Using Concentration Gradient Imaging Systems

U.S. Pat. 5,395,502 1995-03-07

A Device and Process for Increasing Analyte Concentration on Sorbent

U.S. Pat. 5,496,741 1996-03-05

Process and Device for Continuous Extraction and Analysis of Fluid Using Membrane

U.S. Pat. 5,492,838 1996-02-20

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.