SRNL, Augusta University Expand Mass Spectrometry Collaboration with Verbeck Joint Appointment

Savannah River National Laboratory and Augusta University recently announced Guido F. Verbeck, Ph.D., an expert in mass spectrometry instrument design and development, as a joint appointee, a role through which he will collaborate on research activities between the two institutions.

“This collaboration between Augusta University and Savannah River National Laboratory will enhance the reach of Dr. Verbeck’s groundbreaking advancements in chemical analysis and detection,” said Augusta University President Russell T. Keen. “These innovations, refined in the lab, are contributing to creating safer environments in our daily lives and workplaces. His research is already helping us find better and earlier ways to detect global health threats like malaria and tuberculosis and enhancing law enforcement’s ability to detect fentanyl and better protect them in the process. I am glad to know this partnership will help broaden the scope and impact of his work and advance the diverse research missions of both AU and SRNL.”

“I am grateful for the joint appointment at Savannah River National Laboratory and believe this selection will greatly increase the visibility of my current research program overall, allow me to mentor for grant funding and publications on a much higher level, and in a collaborative setting, have direct interactions with the lab’s instrument needs,” said Verbeck.

Verbeck serves as chair and professor of chemistry and biochemistry, as well as director for the Laboratory of Imaging Mass Spectrometry, at Augusta University. He has developed mass spectrometers and chemical instruments over the past 24 years and has been a member of the analytical community for 28 years.

“Dr. Guido Verbeck’s appointment as a Joint Appointee to SRNL marks a significant milestone in our pursuit of scientific excellence,” said SRNL scientist John Kelly. “With over two decades dedicated to the advancement of mass spectrometry, Dr. Verbeck has been instrumental in developing innovative ion optical devices and pioneering miniaturized mass spectrometers. His contributions have not only expanded the frontiers of analytical chemistry but have also led to practical applications in detection of environmental anomalies. We are honored to collaborate with Dr. Verbeck and anticipate his expertise will greatly enhance our research endeavors.”