Rob C. Wheeler
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Rob C. Wheeler is a leading innovator in laboratory automation and high-throughput sample processing, with a particular focus on evaporation and sample reformatting technologies. His most influential contribution is the development of a fully automated, open-access platform that integrates serial evaporation with rapid sample handling, dramatically increasing throughput in chemical and pharmaceutical laboratories. The centerpiece of this work is the Vaportec V-10 evaporator, which employs a high-speed rotation motor (approximately 6000 rpm) to spin sample vials, creating a thin film that enables exceptionally fast and efficient solvent removal. This breakthrough, detailed in his 2007 paper, has been cited over 5 times and is recognized for its practical impact on streamlining workflows in drug discovery and analytical chemistry. Wheeler’s work exemplifies how clever mechanical design and automation can solve fundamental bottlenecks in laboratory processing, making him a key figure in advancing the efficiency of modern research environments.
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