The Torbern Bergman Medal 1999

The Analytical Section of the Swedish Chemical Society has awarded the Torbern Bergman Medal to Professor William R. Heineman for his achievments in the sphere of electroanalytical chemistry, immunoassay and integrated miniaturized analytical systems.

William R. Heineman

Distinguished Research Professor (b. 1942) at the Department of Analytical Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, Professor Heineman conducts research projects many of which are interdisciplinary in nature and involve collaboration with scientists in physical chemistry, biochemistry, engineering, and the medical sciences.

Professor Heineman’s research contribution during the last 30 years has been in the area of electroanalytical chemistry and bioanalytical chemistry. His current research is focused on the exploration of new concepts for the development of chemical sensors and biosensors. The spectroelectrochemical sensor combines three levels of selectivity in one device: selective partitioning into a film, electrochemical exitation signal, and optical response signal.

The miniature immunosensor based on microfabrication technology is a complete system for immunoassay on a microfabricated chip. Microsensors are being fabricated from carbon fibers with diameters on the order of 20 micrometers.

Professor Heineman has about 100 published articles in the mentioned areas. He has shown the practical applicability of these different types of sensors for detection of species of biomedical importance and of substances of environmental concern.

Professor Heineman’s research contribution during the last 30 years has been in the area of electroanalytical chemistry and bioanalytical chemistry. His current research is focused on the exploration of new concepts for the development of chemical sensors and biosensors. The spectroelectrochemical sensor combines three levels of selectivity in one device: selective partitioning into a film, electrochemical exitation signal, and optical response signal.

The miniature immunosensor based on microfabrication technology is a complete system for immunoassay on a microfabricated chip. Microsensors are being fabricated from carbon fibers with diameters on the order of 20 micrometers.

Professor Heineman has about 100 published articles in the mentioned areas. He has shown the practical applicability of these different types of sensors for detection of species of biomedical importance and of substances of environmental concern.