Prof. Emeritus at Obuda University at Hungary.
Prof. Dr. Zoltán Juvancz completed his diploma (M.S.) in Chemistry from Eötvös Loránd University, Budapest in 1975. He earned his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the same institution in 1981 with a thesis on Gas chromatographic Analysis of Polycyclic Prostaglandins. Prof. Juvancz pursued further advanced studies and received his Doctoral Thesis (Russian type) in 1992, focusing on the Separation of Isomeric Compounds with Capillary Chromatographic Techniques. He attained his D.Sc. degree in 2003, specializing in the Separation of Enantiomers with Capillary Techniques. In 2007, he completed his Habilitation at Eötvös Loránd University, and in 2008, he was nominated Professor.
Professional Experience 💼
Prof. Juvancz has held several prominent positions throughout his career. Since 2006, he has served as a Professor at Obuda University, Hungary. Previously, he worked as a senior scientist at VITUKI, Institute for Water Pollution Control (1996-2006), and as a Senior Scientist at EGIS Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (1995-1996). His international experience includes serving as a Visiting Scientist at the University of Uppsala (1994), L.A.B. GmbH & Co. (1992-1994), Ciba-Geigy (1991-1992), and Universität Tübingen (1990), as well as a Post Doctoral Fellow at Brigham Young University (1988-1990). He started his research career as a Senior Researcher at the Central Research Institute for Chemistry of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (1979-1995) and worked as a Researcher at Chinoin (1975-1979).
Research Focus 🧪🔬
Prof. Juvancz’s research focuses on advanced chromatographic methods, particularly in the analysis of environmental protection, biological matrices, and the detection of endocrine-disrupting compounds and pharmaceuticals. His work includes studies on drug metabolites, synthetic pheromones, and the analysis of persistent organic pollutants (PAHs), herbicides, and other environmental contaminants. He is particularly known for his expertise in chiral separation and the development of novel separation techniques for complex chemical mixtures.
Awards and Honors 🏆
Prof. Juvancz’s work has been recognized with numerous awards, including the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in Chromatography. His significant contributions to the fields of analytical chemistry and chromatography have earned him international recognition.
Skills 🛠️
Prof. Juvancz possesses extensive expertise in various chromatographic techniques such as GC, GC-MS/MS, HPLC, SFC, SFE, and CE. He specializes in chiral separations using these techniques and has a deep understanding of environmental protection analysis, drug metabolite studies, and endocrine-disrupting compounds. His proficiency in capillary fabrication for GC, SFC, and CE complements his research capabilities. He is also adept in supervising students at various academic levels.
Publications 📚
- The role of cyclodextrins in chiral selective chromatography
Authors: Z Juvancz, J Szejtli
Journal: TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 21 (5), 379-388
Citations: 185
Year: 2002
- The role of cyclodextrins in chiral capillary electrophoresis
Authors: Z Juvancz, RB Kendrovics, R Iványi, L Szente
Journal: Electrophoresis, 29 (8), 1701-1712
Citations: 151
Year: 2008
- Permethylated β‐cyclodextrin as stationary phase in capillary gas chromatography
Authors: Z Juvancz, G Alexander, J Szejtli
Journal: Journal of High Resolution Chromatography, 10 (2), 105-107
Citations: 146
Year: 1987
- Separation of enantiomers on immobilized polysiloxane‐anchored permethyl‐β‐cyclodextrin (CHIRASIL‐DEX) by supercritical fluid chromatography
Authors: V Schurig, Z Juvancz, GJ Nicholson, D Schmalzing
Journal: Journal of High Resolution Chromatography, 14 (1), 58-62
Citations: 91
Year: 1991
- Enantioselective gas chromatography
Authors: Z Juvancz, P Petersson
Journal: Journal of Microcolumn Separations, 8 (2), 99-114
Citations: 62
Year: 1996
- Optical resolution of racemic alcohols via diastereoisomeric supramolecular compound formation with O, O′-dibenzoyl-(2R, 3R)-tartaric acid
Authors: C Kassai, Z Juvancz, J Bálint, E Fogassy, D Kozma
Journal: Tetrahedron, 56 (42), 8355-8359
Citations: 57
Year: 2000
- Influence of (hydroxy) alkylamino substituents on enantioseparation ability of single‐isomer amino‐β‐cyclodextrin derivatives in chiral capillary electrophoresis
Authors: R Iványi, L Jicsinszky, Z Juvancz, N Roos, K Otta, J Szejtli
Journal: Electrophoresis, 25 (16), 2675-2686
Citations: 52
Year: 2004
- Cyclodextrins and their derivatives as stationary phases in GC capillary columns
Authors: G Alexander, Z Juvancz, J Szejtli
Journal: Journal of High Resolution Chromatography, 11 (1), 110-113
Citations: 50
Year: 1988
- Unusual phenomena during the resolution of 6-fluoro-2-methyl-1, 2, 3, 4-tetrahydroquinoline (FTHQ): thermodynamic-kinetic control
Authors: J Bálint, G Egri, V Kiss, A Gajáry, Z Juvancz, E Fogassy
Journal: Tetrahedron: Asymmetry, 12 (24), 3435-3439
Citations: 39
Year: 2002
- Diastereomer salt formation of ibuprofen in supercritical carbon dioxide
Authors: G Bánsághi, E Székely, DM Sevillano, Z Juvancz, B Simándi
Journal: The Journal of Supercritical Fluids, 69, 113-116
Citations: 34
Year: 2012
- Phosphated cyclodextrins as new acidic chiral additives for capillary electrophoresis
Authors: Z Juvancz, L Jicsinszky, KE Markides
Journal: Journal of Microcolumn Separations, 9 (8), 581-589
Citations: 34
Year: 1997
- Lipase-catalyzed enantioselective acylation of 3-benzyloxypropane-1, 2-diol in supercritical carbon dioxide
Authors: I Kmecz, B Simándi, L Poppe, Z Juvancz, K Renner, V Bódai, ER Tőke, et al.
Journal: Biochemical Engineering Journal, 28 (3), 275-280
Citations: 31
Year: 2006
- Resolution of α-phenylethylamine by its acidic derivatives
Authors: J Bálint, G Egri, M Czugler, J Schindler, V Kiss, Z Juvancz, E Fogassy
Journal: Tetrahedron: Asymmetry, 12 (10), 1511-1518
Citations: 30
Year: 2001
- Enantiomer separation using supercritical fluid chromatography
Authors: Z Juvancz, KE Markides
Journal: LC GC International, 5 (4), 44-56
Citations: 30
Year: 1992
- Pharmaceutical applications of a bonded cyclodextrin stationary phase
Authors: Z Juvancz, K Grolimund, V Schurig
Journal: Journal of Microcolumn Separations, 5 (5), 459-468
Citations: 28
Year: 1993
- Multidimensional packed capillary coupled to open tubular column supercritical fluid chromatography using a valve-switching interface
Authors: Z Juvancz, KM Payne, KE Markides, ML Lee
Journal: Analytical Chemistry, 62 (14), 1384-1388
Citations: 26
Year: 1990
- Chiral separation of pyrethroic acids with single isomer permethyl monoamino β‐cyclodextrin selector
Authors: R Iványi, L Jicsinszky, Z Juvancz
Journal: Electrophoresis, 22 (15), 3232-3236
Citations: 24
Year: 2001
- Permethyl monoamino β-cyclodextrin a new chiral selective agent for capillary electrophoresis
Authors: R Iványi, L Jicsinszky, Z Juvancz
Journal: Chromatographia, 53, 166-172
Citations: 24
Year: 2000
- Enantiomer separation of disopyramide with capillary electrophoresis using various cyclodextrins
Authors: Z Juvancz, KE Markides, L Jicsinszky
Journal: Electrophoresis, 18 (6), 1002-1006
Citations: 23
Year: 1997
- Use of cellulose‐based stationary phases for chiral separation in open tubular column chromatography
Authors: Z Juvancz, K Grolimund, E Francotte
Journal: Chirality, 4 (7), 459-461
Citations: 20
Year: 1992