Dr. Charles “Chuck” Henry is a University Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemistry and the School of Biomedical & Chemical Engineering at Colorado State University (CSU), where he currently serves as Interim Chair of the Department of Chemistry. He earned his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Arkansas and completed an NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Kansas.
Dr. Henry is internationally recognized for his pioneering research in microfluidics, electrochemical biosensors, and paper-based analytical devices. His multidisciplinary work focuses on developing low-cost, portable diagnostic platforms for point-of-care disease detection, environmental monitoring, and aerosol exposure assessment. A prolific scholar, he has published over 300 peer-reviewed articles, secured over $20 million in research funding, and serves as Associate Editor for Analytica Chimica Acta.
A committed academic entrepreneur, Dr. Henry holds numerous patents and has co-founded several startups, including Burst Diagnostics, Access Sensor Technologies, and Advanced MicroLabs. His international footprint includes serving as a U.S. Fulbright Scholar in Thailand. His contributions to chemical sensing have earned him prestigious recognitions, including the 2026 Charles N. Reilly Award and the 2025 ACS Division of Analytical Electrochemistry Award.
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