Makenzie Kerr

University of South Florida St. Petersburg

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Makenzie Kerr is a pioneer in the development of in-water field analytical technologies, with a primary focus on underwater mass spectrometry, mobile robotics, and remote intelligence for chemical profiling. Her most cited work, "In‐water field analytical technology: Underwater mass spectrometry, mobile robots, and remote intelligence for wide and local area chemical profiling" (2001, 13 citations), introduced an automated strategy for real-time chemical analysis in aqueous environments. This groundbreaking approach combined a mobile robot equipped with an underwater mass spectrometer with linked remote numerical models or natural intelligence, enabling intelligent search strategies for wide and local area chemical profiling. Kerr's contributions have significantly advanced the field of environmental monitoring, offering a powerful tool for detecting and mapping chemical contaminants in water bodies. Her work demonstrates a novel integration of robotics and analytical chemistry, paving the way for more efficient and autonomous environmental surveillance systems. This research remains a foundational reference for scientists and engineers working on in-situ water quality assessment and robotic environmental sensing.