Erasmus Cudjoe

University of Waterloo

Papers

4

Total Citations

324

H-Index

4

About

Erasmus Cudjoe is an analytical chemist whose research has made significant contributions to the development and optimization of sample preparation techniques, particularly solid-phase microextraction (SPME) and its integration with advanced mass spectrometry platforms. His work has focused primarily on automating high-throughput analytical workflows for complex biological and environmental matrices, enabling faster, more efficient drug and pharmaceutical analysis. Cudjoe's most influential contribution — cited over 140 times — pioneered the automation of SPME in a 96-well plate format coupled with liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), revolutionizing how drug analysis can be scaled and standardized in laboratory settings. Building on this, his follow-up work exploring extraction phase geometry, cited over 100 times, introduced innovative thin-film C18 configurations that further enhanced throughput for analyzing benzodiazepines in urine samples. His research extended into environmental science, addressing pharmaceutical residue detection in wastewater through automated open-bed SPME systems, demonstrating the versatility of his methodological innovations. Together, his publications reflect a consistent drive to push the boundaries of analytical sensitivity, efficiency, and applicability — making his work essential reading for researchers in bioanalytical chemistry and environmental monitoring.

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H-Index
4
Papers
324
Total Citations
81
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Automation of Solid-Phase Microextraction in High-Throughput Format and Applications to Drug Analysis
140 citations · 2008
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2008 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 7
🏛 Institutions: University of Waterloo

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