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Research.com Recognitions

  • 1996 - Robert Boyle Prize for Analytical Science, Royal Society of Chemistry (UK)
  • 1993 - Oesper Award, University of Cincinnati and American Chemical Society

Overview

J.D. Winefordner is a researcher affiliated with the University of Florida in the United States, specializing in the field of Chemistry. Their work spans several subfields including Electrochemistry, Spectroscopy, and Analytical Chemistry. The scientist's research has primarily concentrated on topics such as Electrochemical Analysis and Applications, Mass Spectrometry Techniques and Applications, and Analytical Chemistry Methods Development.

Winefordner's recent publication includes the paper titled Landmark Publications in Analytical Atomic Spectrometry: Fundamentals and Instrumentation Development, published in 2024 in the journal Applied Spectroscopy. This publication marks their contributions to the field of analytical atomic spectrometry.

Throughout their career, Winefordner has collaborated with several frequent co-authors, including:

  • George C.-Y. Chan
  • Gary M. Hieftje
  • N. Omenetto
  • Ove Axner
  • Arne Bengtson

Winefordner's research has often appeared in the journal Applied Spectroscopy, reflecting a focused contribution to this venue.

The scientist has received notable awards during their career, such as the Robert Boyle Prize for Analytical Science from the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK) in 1996, and the Oesper Award from the University of Cincinnati and the American Chemical Society in 1993.

Best Publications

  • Limit of detection. A closer look at the IUPAC definition

    Gary L. Long;J. D. Winefordner

  • Reduction of electronic noise in inductively coupled plasma atomic emission and fluorescence spectrometric measurements

    G. L. Long;E. G. Voigtman;M. A. Kosinski;J. D. Winefordner

  • Fundamentals and Applications of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy

    D. A. Rusak;B. C. Castle;B. W. Smith;J. D. Winefordner

  • Comparing several atomic spectrometric methods to the super stars: special emphasis on laser induced breakdown spectrometry, LIBS, a future super star

    James D. Winefordner;Igor B. Gornushkin;Tiffany Correll;Emily Gibb

  • Trace Determination of Mercury: A Review

    W. L. Clevenger;B. W. Smith;J. D. Winefordner

  • Variables Influencing the Precision of Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Measurements

    B. C. Castle;K. Talabardon;B. W. Smith;J. D. Winefordner

  • Laser-induced fluorescence detection of a single molecule in a capillary

    Yuan-Hsiang. Lee;Russell G. Maus;Ben W. Smith;James D. Winefordner

  • The electronic partition functions of atoms and ions between 1500°K and 7000°K

    L. de Galan;R. Smith;J.D. Winefordner

  • Curve of growth methodology applied to laser-induced plasma emission spectroscopy

    I.B Gornushkin;J.M Anzano;L.A King;B.W Smith

  • Line broadening mechanisms in the low pressure laser-induced plasma

    Igor B. Gornushkin;Leslie A King;Ben W. Smith;Nicoló Omenetto

  • Recent trends and the future of laser-induced plasma spectroscopy

    D.A Rusak;B.C Castle;B.W Smith;J.D Winefordner

  • On the usefulness of a duplicating mirror to evaluate self-absorption effects in laser induced breakdown spectroscopy

    Heh-Young Moon;Kathleen K. Herrera;Nicoló Omenetto;Benjamin W. Smith

  • Laser-induced plasma spectroscopy for plastic identification

    J. M. Anzano;I. B. Gornushkin;B. W. Smith;J. D. Winefordner

  • Raman spectroscopy in bioanalysis

    Dimitri Pappas;Benjamin W Smith;James D Winefordner

  • Identification of Solid Materials by Correlation Analysis Using a Microscopic Laser-Induced Plasma Spectrometer

    I. B. Gornushkin;B. W. Smith;and H. Nasajpour;J. D. Winefordner

  • Heavy-atom effect on room temperature phosphorimetry.

    Vo-Dinh T;Yen El;Winefordner Jd

  • Effective Normalization Technique for Correction of Matrix Effects in Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Detection of Magnesium in Powdered Samples

    S. I. Gornushkin;I. B. Gornushkin;J. M. Anzano;B. W. Smith

  • Improvement of detection limits in laser-excited atomic fluorescence flame spectrometry

    S. J. Weeks;H. Haraguchi;J. D. Winefordner

  • A review and tutorial discussion of noise and signal-to-noise ratios in analytical spectrometry—II. Fundamental principles of signal-to-noise ratios

    C.Th.J. Alkemade;W. Snelleman;G.D. Boutilier;B.D. Pollard

  • Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy as a tool for discrimination of glass for forensic applications.

    E. M. Rodriguez-Celis;I. B. Gornushkin;U. M. Heitmann;J. R. Almirall

Frequent Co-Authors

Benjamin W. Smith
Benjamin W. Smith University of Florida
J. Javier Laserna
J. Javier Laserna University of Malaga
Alain Berthod
Alain Berthod Centre national de la recherche scientifique, CNRS
Hiroki Haraguchi
Hiroki Haraguchi Nagoya University
Annemie Bogaerts
Annemie Bogaerts University of Antwerp
Renaat Gijbels
Renaat Gijbels University of Antwerp
Reinhard Niessner
Reinhard Niessner Technical University of Munich

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