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Gary Kinsel

Professor
gkinsel@chem.siu.edu
618-453-6482
Biochemistry, Chemistry

Education

  • B.S., Western Illinois University
  • Ph.D., The University of Colorado at Boulder
  • Postdoc, The Technical University of Munich

  • Postdoc, Texas A&M University

Current Cesearch Interests

  • The synthesis and optimization of Matrix-Assisted Laser/Desorption Ionization (MALDI) mass spectrometry based bioselective sensors for the discovery of novel cellular biomarkers.
  • The investigation of laser initiated donor to biomolecule intracluster proton transfer for the elucidation of the mechanism of MALDI analyte ionization.

Awards

  • National Academy of Inventors Induction (2017)
  • College of Science Tenure/Tenure-Track Teaching Excellence Award (2017)
  • Excellence Through Commitment Undergraduate Teaching Enhancement Award (2007)
  • Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award (2002)
  • National Science Foundation- CAREER Award (1999)
  • Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship (1990-1991)
  • Award for Graduate Student Teaching Excellence (1989)
  • Annual Award for Best Research Publication (1988)

Selected Publications

Qamar, A. Z.; Parker, G.; Kinsel, G. R.; Shamsi, M. H. “Evolution of wax-on-plastic microfluidics for sub-microliter flow dynamics and its application in distance-based assay” Microfluidics and Nanofluidics 2019, 23:81, 1-8.

Chen, S.; Qamar, A.; Asfifeyzabadi, N.; Funneman, M.; Taki, M.; Elliott, L., Kinsel, M.; Kinsel, G.; Shamsi, M. “Hand-Fabricated CNT/AgNPs Electrodes using Wax-on-Plastic Platforms for ElectroImmunosensing Application” Scientific Reports (Nature Publications) 2019, 9:6131

Knochenmuss, R.; Kirmess, K.; Kinsel, G.; Blanchard, G. Reply to “Comment on: MALDI ionization mechanisms investigated by comparison of isomers of dihydroxybenzoic acid” Mass Spectrom. 2016, 51, 1103-1104.

Kirmess, K.; Knochenmuss, R.; Blanchard, G. J.; Kinsel, G. R. “MALDI ionization mechanisms investigated by comparison of isomers of dihydroxybenzoic acid” Mass Spectrom. 2016, 51, 79-85.

Kirmess, K.; Knochenmuss, R.; Blanchard, G. J.; Kinsel, G. “Excited state dynamics in the matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization matrix 2,4,6-trihydroxyacetophenone: Evidence for triplet pooling charge separation reactions” Rapid Commun. Mass Spectrom. 2014, 28, 2134-2140.

Scott, C.; Mitrovic, B.; Eastwood, S.; Kinsel, G. “Stimuli response of cationic polymer brush prepared by ATRP: Application in peptide fractionation” Polymer 2014, 55, 3551-3556.