Carl J. Seliskar

Carl J. Seliskar is a Professor of Chemistry and Chair of the Chemical Sensors Group at the University of Cincinnati. His research focuses on chemical sensors, optical materials, and spectroscopic techniques. He earned his PhD in Chemistry from Johns Hopkins University in 1970 and has held academic roles since 1972. His work emphasizes molecular spectroscopy, optical sensor design, and thin film dynamics.

Key research areas include spectroelectrochemical sensors for environmental contaminants (e.g., pertechnetate), optical waveguides, and microfluidic devices. He has led or co-led numerous high-impact grants totaling over $8M, including projects funded by the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, and industry partners. Notable collaborations involve developing sensors for water safety and bioterrorism agent detection, as well as advancements in microchip electrophoresis.

He has authored/presented over 50 works, including contributions to ACS symposia and peer-reviewed journals. His patents include a low-pressure water-cooled inductively coupled plasma torch. Current research emphasizes sensor selectivity, thin film characterization via spectroscopic ellipsometry, and plastic microchip instrumentation.