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Guido F. Verbeck is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Augusta University, within the College of Science and Mathematics. He also serves as Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies. His research centers on mass spectrometry, with a focus on instrument design, single-cell analysis for cancer biomarkers, nanoparticle toxicology, and biomolecular condensates.
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Texas A&M University, 2005
- M.S. in Chemistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1999
- B.S. in Chemistry, University of Louisiana at Monroe, 1996
Dr. Verbeck's research interests include mass spectrometry, instrument development, single-cell chemical analysis, nanoparticle toxicology, and forensic chemistry. His lab, the Laboratory for Imaging Mass Spectrometry (AU-LIMS), supports interdisciplinary research in chemistry, biochemistry, toxicology, environmental science, and forensics. He emphasizes a student-centered approach, training students in advanced analytical techniques.
His recent publications span topics such as the analysis of fentanyl analogs, portable detection of chemical warfare agents, and toxicological effects of silver nanoparticles. These works reflect a strong trend in analytical method development, forensic applications, and environmental and pharmaceutical toxicology, often leveraging novel mass spectrometry techniques for real-world impact.
Dr. Verbeck has received several scientific honors, including:
- Election to the National Academy of Inventors (2024)
- Inclusion in Dallas Innovates Future 50 (2021, 2025)
- Recognition as Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at University of North Texas (2018)
He actively mentors students through undergraduate and graduate research (CHEM 4990, CHEM 6990), teaches instrumental analysis, and has secured research support through institutional and collaborative grants. His editorial roles include serving as Editor for the Journal of Analytical Oncology and as a member of the Editorial Review Board for the Journal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry. He is also involved in professional service through the Society of Applied Spectroscopy and the International Council on Materials Education.
The Laboratory for Imaging Mass Spectrometry (AU-LIMS) houses advanced instrumentation including Thermo LTQ-Orbitrap, Waters Xevo APGC triple quadrupole, and multiple QTrap systems, supporting research in imaging, spectroscopy, and portable detection. The lab also features confocal Raman and fluorescence microscopy for integrated chemical imaging.
