Curriculum Vitae - Dr. Robert Milofsky, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO

 

EDUCATION:

                           University of Colorado, Boulder, CO                 Ph.D., May 1991

                           Thesis Research:  Kinetics, Mechanism and Application of

                           Photoinitiated Peroxyoxalate Chemiluminescence

 

                           Bates College, Lewiston, ME            B.S., Chemistry, May 1987

 

EMPLOYMENT:

                           Professor and Chair, Department of Chemistry, Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO,  April 2003 - present

 

                           Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Chemistry, Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO,  April 2001 - present

 

                           Associate Professor: Department of Chemistry, Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO, May 1996 - 2001.

                           Dr. Les Sommerville, Chair

 

                           Assistant Professor: Department of Chemistry, Fort Lewis College, Durango, CO, August 1992 - April 1996. 

 

                           Postdoctoral Fellowship:  Ames Lab., Ames, IA, July 1991 - July 1992.

                           Directed by Professor Ed Yeung.

 

                           Research Assistant:  University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, summer 1988, 1990

                           Directed by Professor John Birks.

 

                           Teaching Assistant:  University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, 1987-1991.

                          

                           Lab Assistant:  Bates College, Lewiston, ME, August 1986-May 1987.

                          

                           Research Assistant:  W.R. Grace Chemical Co., Construction Products Division, Cambridge, MA, summer 1986.

                          

                           Research Assistant:  Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, summer 1984 and 1985.

                          

 

PUBLICATIONS:

                           Martin, L.A., Byrd, S.K. and Milofsky, R.E. ÒEffects of Tobacco Processing on the Quantity of Benzo[a]pyrene in Mainstream SmokeÓ, Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Part A, 66, 2003, 1283-1286.

 

                           Carr, A.; Dickson, J.; Milofsky, R. ÒPost-column Ultra-fast Co-catalyzed Peroxyoxalate Chemiluminescence Detection in Capillary Electrophoresis and Capillary ElectrochromatographyÓ, Chromatographia,55, 2002, 687-692.

 

                           Kuyper, C.; Milofsky, R.E. ÒRecent Developments in Chemiluminescence and Photochemical Reaction Detection for Capillary ElectrophoresisÓ, TrAC, 20, 2001, 232-240.  

                           Kuyper, C.; Denham, K.; Murray, J.; Milofsky, R. ÒChemiluminescence Detection in Capillary Electrophoresis using an Ultra-fast Co-catalyzed Peroxyoxalate Chemiluminescence Reaction and Electrokinetic Reagent DeliveryÓ, Chromatographia, 53, 2000, 173-178.  

                           Dickson, J.; Odom, M.; Ducheneaux, F.; Murray, J.; Milofsky, R.E. ÒCoupling Photochemical Reaction Detection Based on Singlet Oxygen Sensitization to Capillary ElectrochromatographyÓ, Anal. Chem. 72, 2000, 3038-3042.

 

                           Milofsky, R.E.; Ward, J.; Shaw, H.N.; Klundt, I. ÒPost-column Photochemical Reaction Detection in HPLC Based on Photosensitized Generation of Singlet Molecular Oxygen; Study of Reaction Parameters and application to the determination of polychlorinated biphenylsÓ Chromatogr. 51, 2000, 205-211. 

 

Milofsky, R.E.; Denham, K. "Photooxidation of 3-Substituted Pyrroles: A Post-column Reaction Detection System for Singlet Molecular Oxygen in HPLC", Anal. Chem. 70, 1998, 4081-4085. 

 

                           Kennedy, B.J.; Milofsky, R.; Carron, K.C. "Development of a Cascade Flow Cell for Dynamic Aqueous Phase Detection Using Modified SERS Substrates", Anal. Chem. 69 , 1997, 4708-4715.

 

                           Milofsky, R.E.; Bauer, E. "Capillary Electrophoresis with Post-Column Addition of Terbium and Sensitized Lanthanide-ion Luminescence Detection for the Determination of Diflunisal and Salicylic acid", J. High Resolut. Chrom., 20, 1997, 638-642. 

 

                           Milofsky, R.E.; Dickson, J. , Ferris, M. "Tris(2,2'-bipyridyl)ruthenium(III) as a Chemiluminescent Reagent for Detection in Capillary Electrophoresis", J. High Resolut. Chrom., 20 1997 643-646

                          

                           Milofsky, R.E.; Spaeth, S. "Determination of Orotic Acid in Aqueous Solutions by Micellar Electrokinetic Capillary Chromatography Using Sensitized Lanthanide-Ion Luminescence Detection", Chromatogr., 1996, 42, 12-16. 

 

                           Milofsky, R.E., Malberg, M.G.; Smith, J.M. "Determination of Steroids by Micellar Electrokinetic Chromatography with Sensitized Room Temperature Lanthanide Ion Luminescence Detection", J. High Resolut. Chrom., 1994, 17, 731.

 

                           Milofsky, R.E.; Yeung, E.S. "Native Fluorescence Detection of Nucleic Acids and DNA Restriction Fragments in Capillary Electrophoresis", Anal. Chem., 1993, 65, 153-157. 

 

                           Milofsky, R.E.; Birks, J.W. "Laser Photolysis Study of the Kinetics and Mechanism of Photoinitiated Peroxyoxalate Chemiluminescence", JACS, 1991, 113, 9715-9723.

 

                           Nondek, L., Milofsky, R.E.; Birks, J.W. "Determination of Carbonyl Compounds in Air by HPLC using On-Line Analyzed Microcartridges, Fluorescence and Chemiluminescence Detection", Chromatogr., 1991, 32, 33.

 

                           Milofsky, R.E.; Birks, J.W. "Photoinitiation of Peroxyoxalate Chemiluminescence:  Application to Flow Injection Analysis of Chemilumophores", Anal. Chem., 1990, 62, 1050-1054.

 

 

TALKS:

(invited talk) Ð Milofsky, R. ÒSecond-generation chemiluminescence and photochemical reaction detection: Coupling sensitive, selective, and efficient detection schemes to nanoscale separationsÓ, 225th ACS National Meeting, March 25th, 2003, abstract no. Envr. 111

 

Metcalf, D. and Milofsky, R. ÒCoupling fluorescence probes for singlet molecular oxygen with nanoscale separationsÓ 225th ACS National Meeting, March 25th, 2003, abstract no. ChEd 194

 

Lorenz, B. and Milofsky, R. ÒRecent developments in the optimization of ultrafast cocatalyzed peroxyoxalate chemiluminescence detection in capillary separationsÓ 225th ACS National Meeting, March 25th, 2003, abstract no. ChEd 254

 

                           Carr, A., and Milofsky, R. ÒPostcolumn ultrafast co-catalyzed peroyxoxalate chemiluminescence detection in capillary electrophoresis and capillary electrochromatographyÓ, 223rd ACS National Meeting, April 7th, 2002, abstract no. Anyl. 112.

 

                           (invited talk) Milofsky, R.E. ÒCan a research-based laboratory serve the needs of students in instrumental analysisÓ, presented at the 221st  ACS National Meeting, San Diego, April 3rd, 2001 abstract no. ChED 949.

 

                           Kuyper, C., Denham, K., Dickson, J. Murray, J. and Milofsky, R. ÒChemiluminescence Detection in Capillary Electrophoresis using an Ultra-fast Co-catalyzed peroxyoxalate chemiluminescent Reaction and Electrokinetic Reagent DeliveryÓ, 221st  ACS National Meeting, April 1st, 2001, abstract no. Anyl. 29. 

 

                           Adams, C., Mandernack, K., Mills, C. and Milofsky R. ÒKinetic and Optimal Moisture Studies of Methanotroph-Enriched Whole Soil Samples Overlaying Coal Bed Methane SeepsÓ, 221st  ACS National Meeting, April 1st, 2001, abstract no. Anyl. 92

 

                           Ducheneaux, F. and Milofsky, R. ÒPost column liquid- and solid-phase addition to a RP-HPLC photochemical reaction-detection scheme for the determination of substituted aromatic compoundsÓ, 219th ACS National Meeting, March 28th, 2000, abstract no. Anyl. 162. 

 

                           Murray, J. and Milofsky, R. ÒSubmicromolar detection of substituted aromatics in capillary electrochromatographyÓ, 219th ACS National Meeting, March 28th, 2000, abstract no. Anyl. 165. 

 

                           Arkin, D., Bartlett, T. and Milofsky, R. ÒSynthesis of N-substituted t-butyl 2-carboyx-3-hydroxy- and 3-methoxy-N-diphenylpyrrolesÓ 219th ACS National Meeting, March 28th, 2000, abstract no. CHED. 405. 

 

Milofsky, R. ÒGetting on Track for a Job at a PUIÓ CU Boulder, March 20, 2000

 

(invited talk honoring Tom Wenzel) Milofsky, R.E. ÒBalancing student needs and progress in the lab: Key elements of successful research programs for undergraduatesÓ, 218th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, August 22, 1999

 

                           Kjellberg, C. and Milofsky, R.E. ÒDetermination of Quinolinic Acid by HPLC with sensitized lanthanide ion luminescence detectionÓ, 217th ACS National Meeting, March 22, 1999, abstract no. 485

 

                           Shaw, H.N. and Milofsky R.E. ÒSynthesis and photophysical studies of some novel 3-substituted pyrrolesÓ, 217th ACS National Meeting, March 22, 1999, abstract no. 561

 

                           Ward, J. and Milofsky, R.E. ÒPost-column photochemical reaction detection system for the determination of PCBs following separation by RP/HPLCÓ, 217th ACS National Meeting, March 22, 1999, abstract no. 580

 

                           (invited talk) Milofsky, R.E ÒUndergraduate Research and the Modern Instrumental LabÓ, 216th ACS National meeting, August 24, 1998, abstract no. 13

 

                           Denham, K.A. "Photooxidation of 3-substituted pyrroles: A post-column reaction detection scheme for singlet molecular oxygen in HPLC", 215th ACS National Meeting, March 31, 1998, abstract no. 526

 

                           Bauer, E. and Milofsky, R. " Capillary electrophoresis with post-column addition of terbium and sensitized lanthanide ion luminescence detection for the determination of diflunisal and salicylic acid", 215th ACS National Meeting, March 31, 1998, abstract no. 529

 

                           (invited talk) Milofsky, R.E. "Luminescence and Photochemical Reaction Detection in HPLC and CE: Research at a PUI" - University of Kansas -  February 9, 1998

 

                           Ferris, M.M. and Milofsky, R. "Development of an electrogenerated chemiluminescent detector for capillary electrophoresis employing a Nafion joint", 213th ACS National Meeting, April 14, 1997

 

                           Greer, B. and Milofsky, R. "Determination of Tetracycline by sensitized europium luminescence in MEKC", 213th ACS National Meeting, April 14, 1997

 

                           Milofsky, R. and Halvorson, E. "Detection of Analytes that are Poor Chromophores Based on the Quenching of C60- Sensitized Type II Photooxidation", 211th ACS National Meeting, March 25, 1996

 

                           Milofsky, R. and Spaeth, S. "Determination of Orotic Acid in Aqueous Solutions by Capillary Electrophoresis using Sensitized Luminescence Detection", 211th ACS National Meeting, March 25, 1996

 

                           Milofsky, R. and Taylor, D. "Kinetics, Mechanism and Analytical Applications of Micelle-Enhanced Photooxidation Reactions", 211th ACS National Meeting, March 25, 1996

 

                           Milofsky, R.; Spaeth, S.; Halvorson, E. and Taylor, D. "Luminescence and Photochemical Reaction Detection in Capillary Electropohoresis and HPLC", 37th Rocky Mountain Conference, July 23, 1995.

 

                           Milofsky, R. and Malberg, G."Sensitized Lanthanide Ion Luminescence Detection in Micellar Electrokinetic Chromatography", 209th ACS National Meeting, April 3, 1995.

 

                           Milofsky, R.; Jensen, C. and Odom, M. "Photochemical Reaction Detection for Capillary Electrophoresis and HPLC based on Singlet Oxygen Sensitization", 209th ACS National Meeting, April 3, 1995.

 

                           Milofsky, R. "Photooxidation Reactions Based on Singlet Oxygen Photochemistry", 36th Rocky Mountain Conference, Aug 1, 1994

 

                           Milofsky, R. and Smith, J. "Capillary Electrophoresis with Laser-induced Fluorescence Detection in an Undergraduate Laboratory", 207th ACS National Meeting, March 14, 1994

 

                           Milofsky, R. and Hergenreter, E. "Photooxidation Reactions Based on Singlet Oxygen Photochemistry", 207th ACS National Meeting, March 14, 1994

 

                           Milofsky, R. "Analytical Applications and Evaluation of Aryl Oxalate Esters using the Photoinitiated Peroxyoxalate Chemiluminescence Reaction", 42nd Pittsburgh Conference, March 5, 1991.

 

                           Milofsky, R. "Photoinitiation of Peroxyoxalate Chemiluminescence:  Application to Flow Injection Analysis of Chemilumophores", 32nd Rocky Mountain Conference, July 31, 1990.

 

                           Milofsky, R. "Photoinitiation of Peroxyoxalate Chemiluminescence:  Application to Flow Injection Analysis of Chemilumophores", 45th Northwest/10th Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting", June 14, 1990.

 

GRANTS AND AWARDS:

 

Featured Scholar Award, Fort Lewis College, October 2001

 

Jean Dreyfus Boissevain Undergraduate Scholarship $5,500, Fall 2001

 

NSF-DTS ÒPhotochemical reaction detection and Ultra-fast co-catalyzed chemiluminescence reaction detection: Developing multi-faceted research projects for the undergraduate chemistry curriculum while enhancing lab experiences for non-science majorsÓ. Submitted May 2001 Ð not funded, $226,320

 

ACS-PRF Summer Research Fellowship Ð Study of biogeochemical parameters that influence methane consumption and N2O formation in soils, 2000, $6,500

 

Henry Dreyfus Ð Teacher-Scholar Ð ÒType II photooxidation of substituted pyrroles:  towards the development of solid- and liquid-phase reactors for environmental and biomedical analysis, 1999-2004, $60,000

 

                           "Study of the kinetics and mechanism of 1O2-induced photooxidation of substituted pyrroles in organized media", American Chemical Society - Petroleum Research Fund, B, 1998-00, $ 25,000

 

"Spectrophotometric and Chemiluminescence Measurements Using Fiber-optically Coupled Sensors, NSF Colorado Connect, 1997 $3,000

 

                           "Universal Detector for Molecular Recognition Identification in Separation Science" NSF-STTR, 1995-96, $77,000

 

                           "Study of Micellar and Cyclodextrin Enhanced Photochemical Reactions II", Research Corporation, 1995-97, $25,700

 

                           "HPLC With Diode Array Detection: Bioanalytical and Environmental Labs for Biology and Chemistry", NSF-ILI, 1995-97, $19,500

 

"Study of Micellar and Cyclodextrin Enhanced Photochemical Reactions", Research Corporation, 1994-95, $10,000

 

                           "Improvement of Undergraduate Biological Science Education: Restoration/Remodeling", Howard Hughes Medical Institute, June 1993, $500,000

                          

NSF-SBIR Р Molecular Recognition Detectors for LC and CE; November 1993, $35,000

 

1990 Mobay Corporation Award for outstanding research in the field of Analytical Chemistry.

 

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