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Dr. Torsten Mayr

Assistant Professor

Tel: +43 316 873 4324
Fax: +43 316 873 4329

Research Areas

• Optical chemical sensors
• Luminescence spectroscopy
• Integrated Sensors
• Functionalised micro- and nano particles
• Array techniques
• Lab-on-chips
• High trough put screening

Publications

Papers

2010 - 2009

• Boniello, C.; Mayr, T.; Klimant, I.; König, B; Riethorst, W.; Nidetzky, B.
  Intraparticle Concentration Gradients for Substrate and Acidic Product in Immobilized Cephalosporin C Amidase and Their Dependencies on Reaction Parameters
  Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 2010, In press
• Waich, K.; Sandholzer, M.; Mayr, T.; Slugovc, C.; Klimant, I.
  A highly flexible polymerization technique to prepare fluorescent nanospheres for trace ammonia detection
  Journal of nanoparticle research, 2010, In press
• Borisov, S. M.; Mayr, T.; Mistlberger, G.; Waich, K.; Koren, K; Chojnacki; P. & Klimant, I.
  Precipitation as a simple and versatile method for preparation of optical nanochemosensors
  Talanta, 2009, 79(5), 1322-1330, View at publisher
• Mayr, T.; Abel, T.; Enko, B.; Borisov, S.; Konrad, C.; Köstler, S.; Lamprecht, B.; Sax, S.; List, E. J. W. & Klimant, I.
  A planar waveguide optical sensor employing simple light coupling [OPEN ACCESS]
  The Analyst, 2009, 134, 1544-1547, View at publisher
• Mayr, T.; Borisov, S. M.; Abel, T.; Enko, B.; Waich, K.; Mistlberger, G.; Klimant; I.
  Light Harvesting as a Simple and Versatile Way to Enhance Brightness of Luminescent Sensors [OPEN ACCESS]
  Analytical Chemistry, 2009, 81(15), 6541-6545, View at publisher
• Mayr, T.; Moser, C. & Klimant, I.
  Performance of Fluorescent Labels in Sedimentation Bead Arrays-- A Comparison Study
  Journal of Fluorescence, 2009, 19(2), 303-310, View at publisher
• Sax, S.; Fisslthaler, E.; Kappaun, S.; Konrad, C.; Waich, K.; Mayr, T.; Slugovc, C.; Klimant, I. & List, E. J. W.
  SensLED: An Electro-Optical Active Probe for Oxygen Determination
  Advanced Materials, 2009, 21(34), 3483-3487, View at publisher
• Waich, K.; Borisov, S.; Mayr, T. & Klimant, I.
  Dual lifetime referenced trace ammonia sensors
  Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 2009, 139(1), 132-138, View at publisher

2008 - 2007

• Borisov, S. M.; Mayr, T. & Klimant, I.
  Poly(styrene-block-vinylpyrrolidone) Beads as a Versatile Material for Simple Fabrication of Optical Nanosensors
  Analytical Chemistry, 2008, 80(3), 573-582, View at publisher
• Stubenrauch, K.; Sandholzer, M.; Niedermair, F.; Waich, K.; Mayr, T.; Klimant, I.; Trimmel, G. & Slugovc, C.
  Poly(norbornene)s as matrix materials for platinum tetrakis(pentafluorophenyl)porphyrin based optical oxygen sensors
  European Polymer Journal, 2008, 44(8), 2558-2566, View at publisher
• Waich, K.; Mayr, T. & Klimant, I.
  Fluorescence sensors for trace monitoring of dissolved ammonia
  Talanta, 2008, 77(1), 66-72, View at publisher
• Zenkl, G.; Mayr, T. & Klimant, I.
  Sugar-Responsive Fluorescent Nanospheres
  Macromolecular Bioscience, 2008, 8(2), 146-152, View at publisher
• Kappaun, S.; Waich, K.; Horner, S.; Romaner, L.; Kelterer, A.; Mayr, T.; Zojer, E. & C.Slugovc
  pH-Responsive Fluorene-Pyridine Copolymers: a Fundamental Study on the Effects of Protonation
  Polymer preprints, 2007, 48(1), 318-319
• Mayr, T.; Moser, C. & Klimant, I.
  Luminescence decay time encoding of magnetic micro spheres for multiplexed analysis
  Analytica Chimica Acta, 2007, 597(1), 137-144, View at publisher
• Niedermair, F.; Waich, K.; Kappaun, S.; Mayr, T.; Trimmel, G.; Mereiter, K. & Slugovc, C.
  Heteroleptic [kappa]2(N, C2)-2-phenylpyridine platinum complexes: The use of bis(pyrazolyl)borates as ancillary ligands
  Inorganica Chimica Acta, 2007, 360(8), 2767-2777, View at publisher
• Sandholzer, M.; Stubenrauch, K.; Waich, K.; Mayr, T.; Trimmel, G.; Stelzer, F. & C.Slugovc
  Ring opening metathesis polymers as matrix materials for platinum(II)porphyrin
  Polymer preprints, 2007, 48(2), 306-307
• Waich, K.; Mayr, T. & Klimant, I.
  Microsensors for detection of ammonia at ppb-concentration levels
  Measurement Science and Technology, 2007, 18(10), 3195-3201, View at publisher

2006 - 2002

• Moser, C.; Mayr, T. & Klimant, I.
  Filter cubes with built-in ultrabright light-emitting diodes as exchangeable excitation light sources in fluorescence microscopy
  Journal of Microscopy, 2006, 222(2), 135-140, View at publisher
• Moser, C.; Mayr, T. & Klimant, I.
  Microsphere sedimentation arrays for multiplexed bioanalytics
  Analytica Chimica Acta, 2006, 558(1-2), 102-109, View at publisher
• Russom, A.; Haasl, S.; Ohlander, A.; Mayr, T.; Brookes, A. J.; Andersson, H. & Stemme, G.
  Genotyping by dynamic heating of monolayered beads on a microheated surface
  Electrophoresis, 2004, 25(21-22), 3712-3719, View at publisher
• Jobs, M.; Howell, W. M.; Strömqvist, L.; Mayr, T. & Brookes, A. J.
  DASH-2: Flexible, Low-Cost, and High-Throughput SNP Genotyping by Dynamic Allele-Specific Hybridization on Membrane Arrays
  Genome Res., 2003, 13, 916-924, View at publisher
• Mayr, T.; Igel, C.; Liebsch, G.; Klimant, I. & Wolfbeis, O. S.
  Cross-Reactive Metal Ion Sensor Array in a Micro Titer Plate Format
  Analytical Chemistry, 2003, 75(17), 4389-4396, View at publisher
• Mayr, T. & Werner, T.
  Highly selective optical sensing of copper(ii) ions based on fluorescence quenching of immobilised Lucifer Yellow
  The Analyst, 2002, 127(2), 248-252, View at publisher
• Mayr, T.; Klimant, I.; Wolfbeis, O. S. & Werner, T.
  Dual lifetime referenced optical sensor membrane for the determination of copper(II) ions
  Analytica Chimica Acta, 2002, 462(1), 1-10, View at publisher
• Mayr, T.; Liebsch, G.; Klimant, I. & Wolfbeis, O. S.
  Multi-ion imaging using fluorescent sensors in a microtiterplate array format
  The Analyst, 2002, 127(2), 201-203, View at publisher

2001 - 2000

• Mayr, T.; Wencel, D. & Werner, T.
  Fluorimetric determination of copper(II) in aqueous solution using lucifer yellow CH as selective metal reagent
  Fresenius' Journal of Analytical Chemistry, 2001, 371(1), 44-48, View at publisher
• Huber, C.; Klimant, I.; Krause, C.; Werner, T.; Mayr, T. & Wolfbeis, O. S.
  Optical sensor for seawater salinity
  Fresenius' Journal of Analytical Chemistry, 2000, 368(2), 196-202, View at publisher

Oral Presentations

2009 - 2008

• Mayr, T.; Abel, T.; Ungerböck, B.; Koren, K.; Mistlberger, G.; Borisov, S.; Klimant, I.
  Optical Sensor for Microscale Devices
  Society for General Microbiology - Meeting, Edingburgh, UK., 2009
• Mayr, T.;Ungerböck, B.; Mistlberger, G.; Richter, L.; Charwat, V.; Ertl, P.; Klimant, I.
  Optical sensors for bioprocess monitoring in microfluidic devices
  International Graz Congress for Pharmaceutical Engineering, Graz, 17.09., 2009
• Mistlberger, G.; Koren, K.; Mayr, T.; Borisov, S. & Klimant, I.
  Multifunctional Magnetic Optical Sensor Particles
  International Graz Congress for Pharmaceutical Engineering, 2009
• Mayr, T.; Abel, T.; Enko, B.; Köstler, S.; Konrad, C. & Klimant, I.
  A NOVEL SENSOR CONCEPT PAVING THE WAY FOR THE INTEGRATION OF OLEDS AND ORGANIC PHOTODIODES
  Eurosensors 2008, Dresden, 07.09.08, 2008
• Mayr, T.; Zenkl, G.; Mistlberger, G.; Koren, K.; Borisov, S. & Klimant, I.
  Nanometer sized sensor particles: Versatile tools for biotechnology and life science
  NanoSens 2008, Wien, 29.09.08, 2008
• Mistlberger, G.; Koren, K.; Mayr, T.; Borisov, S. & Klimant, I.
  Magnetic optical sensor particles: a versatile tool for bioprocess monitoring and life science.
  Millipore Corp, R&D Seminary, Millipore Corp. / Boston, 26.06.08, 2008

2007 - 2006

• Kappaun, S.; Waich, K.; Horner, S.; Romaner, L.; Kelterer, A.; Mayr, T.; Zojer, E. & Slugovc, C.
  pH-Responsive fluorene-pyridine copolymers: A fundamental study on the effects of protonation
  American Chemical Society 233rd National Meeting ;Exposition March 25-29, 2007, Chicago, IL, 29.03.07, 2007
• Mayr, T.; Waich, K.; Borisov, S. & Klimant, I.
  Polymeric nanometer sized particles for optical chemical sensing
  International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies-ICMAT 2007, Singapore, 01.07.07, 2007
• Slugovc, C. & Mayr, T.
  Short Survey of SENSMAT’s Progresses
  ISOTEC Semiannual Seminar, Reinischkogel, 12.07.07, 2007
• Waich, K.; Mayr, T. & Klimant, I.
  Ammonia sensitive materials for optical sensors-online measurement atµg/l-levels
  12.Österreichische Chemietage, 10.-13. 9. 2007, Klagenfurt, 11.09.07, 2007
• Mayr, T.; Waich, K.; Zenkl, G. & Klimant, I.
  Polymeric nano- and microparticles for chemical sensing
  2nd STIPOMAT Workshop, Seggau, 23.10.06, 2006
• Waich, K.; Sandholzer, M.; Slugovc, C.; Mayr, T. & Klimant, I.
  Ammonia Sensitive Micro-and Nanoparticles
  ASAC JunganalytikerInnenforum, Graz, 09.06.06, 2006

2005 - 2002

• Mayr, T.; Moser, C. & Klimant, I.
  Microspheres Sedimenation Arrays for Multiplexed Bioanalytics
  CERC3 Workshop: Biophysical Chemistry Meets Molecular Medicine, Sesimbra, Portugal, 01.06.05, 2005
• Mayr, T.; Moser, C. & Klimant, I.
  Randomly ordered sedimentation arrays for multiplexed bioanalysis (Tutoiral)
  4. DeutschesBioSensor Symposium, Regensburg, Germany, 13.03.05, 2005
• Slugovc, C.; Kappaun, S.; Trimmel, G. & Mayr, T.
  Active Materials for Sensor Applications
  ISOTEC-Progress Meeting, Weiz, 01.12.05, 2005
• Mayr, T.; Liebsch, G.; Klimant, I. & Wolfbeis, O.
  Multi-ion imaging using fluorescent sensors in a microtiterplate array format
  Europtrode VI-European Conference on Optical Chemical and Biosensors, Manchester, 07.04.02, 2002

Posters

2009 - 2008

• Mistlberger, G.; Koren, K.; Zenkl, G.; Mayr, T.; Zankel, A.; Pölt, P.; Borisov, S. & Klimant, I.
  Production and application of polymeric nanoparticles for the optical determination of physiological parameters
  Microscopy 2009, Graz, 2009
• Klimant, I.; Borisov, S.; Enko, B. & Mayr, T.
  COUMARIN DYE BASED LIGHT HARVESTING - A TOOL TO OBTAIN ULTRABRIGHT AND FAST RESPONDING SENSORS
  Europtrode IX - 9th European Conference on optical Sensors and Biosensors, Dublin, Irland, 2008
• Mayr, T. & Klimant, I.
  TRACING THE ACTIVITY OF IMMOBLIZED ENZYMES WITH IMAGING TECHNIQUES
  Europtrode IX - 9th European Conference on optical Sensors and Biosensors, Dublin, Irland, 2008
• Mayr, T.; Borisov, S. & Klimant, I.
  SIMPLE PREPARATION OF LUMINESCENT NANOSENSORS FOR VARIOUS PARAMETERS
  Europtrode IX - 9th European Conference on optical Sensors and Biosensors, Dublin, 2008
• Mayr, T.; Enko, B. & Klimant, I.
  A Novel Sensor Concept Based on Reverse Symmetry Waveguiding - Paving the Way for the Integration of oLEDs and oPDs
  Europtrode IX - 9th European Conference on optical Sensors and Biosensors, Dublin, Irland, 2008
• Waich, K.; Mayr, T. & Klimant, I.
  TRACE SENSING OF DISSOLVED AMMONIA
  Europtrode IX - 9th European Conference on optical Sensors and Biosensors, Dublin, Irland, 2008
• Zenkl, G.; Mayr, T. & Klimant, I.
  RESONANCE ENERGY TRANSFER AS A TOOL FOR TRACKING THE RESPONSE OF STIMULI RESPONSIVE POLYMERS
  Europtrode IX - 9th European Conference on optical Sensors and Biosensors, Dublin, Irland, 2008

2007 - 2006

• Borisov, S.; Mayr, T. & Klimant, I.
  A Universal Platform for Designing Luminescent Nanosensors
  MAF 10: Methods and ApplicationMethods and Applications of Fluorescence, Salzburg, 2007
• Enko, B.; Mayr, T. & Klimant, I.
  Sensor principle for organic optoelectronic devices using a secondary light source
  ISOTEC Meeting, Reinischkogel, Steiermark, Austria, 2007
• Mayr, T. & Wiltsche, H.
  www.fluorophores.org-Database of Fluorescent Dyes
  MAT 10: Methods and ApplicationMethods and Applications of Fluorescence, Salzburg, 2007
• Sandholzer, M.; Stubenrauch, K.; Waich, K.; Mayr, T.; Trimmel, G.; Stelzer, F. & Slugovc, C.
  Ring opening metathesis polymers as matrix materials for platinum(II)porphyrin
  American Chemical Society, 234rd National Meeting ;Exposition, Boston, 2007
• Stubenrauch, K.; Sandholzer, M.; Waich, K.; Mayr, T.; Trimmel, G. & Slugovc, C.
  Polynorbornenes as Potential Matrix Materials for Platinum Porphyrin
  EPF 2007 European Polymer Congress, Portoroz, Slovenia, 2007
• Kappaun, S.; Niedermair, F.; Horner, S.; Romaner, L.; Waich, K.; Mayr, T.; Zojer, E. & Slugovc, C.
  Conjugated pH-Responsive Polymers: Synthesis, Structure and Photo Physical Properties of Copolymers Containing Fluorene and Pyridine
  The seventh International Symposium on Functional ?-Electron Systems, Osaka, Japan, 2006
• Mayr, T. & Wiltsche, H.
  www.fluorophores.org – Database of Fluorescent Dyes
  Europt(r)ode VIII - Eighth European Conference on Optical Chemical and Biosensors, Tübingen, Germany, 2006
• Moser, C.; Mayr, T. & Klimant, I.
  Progress in Luminescent Multiplex Sedimentation Arrays
  Europt(r)ode VIII - Eighth European Conference on Optical Chemical and Biosensors, Tübingen, Germany, 2006
• Waich, K.; Blas, M.; Slugovc, C.; Mayr, T. & Klimant, I.
  Ammonia Sensitive Micro- and Nanoparticles
  Europt(r)ode VIII - Eighth European Conference on Optical Chemical and Biosensors, Tübingen, Germany, 2006
• Waich, K.; Mayr, T. & Klimant, I.
  Microoptodes for Ammonia Sensing in the ppb-Range
  18th International Conference on Optical Fiber Sensors (OFS-18), Cancun, Mexico, 2006
• Zenkl, G.; Klimant, I. & Mayr, T.
  Sugar sensing with fluorescent swelling polymer nanospheres
  2nd STIPOMAT Workshop, Seggau, Österreich, 2006

2005 - 2003

• Blas, M.; Lex, A.; Noormofidi, N.; Waich, K.; Kappaun, S.; Niedermair, F.; Stubenrauch, K.; Zelzer, M.; Klimant, I.; Mayr, T.; Slugovc, C. & Trimmel, G.
  Condensed Results from Sensmat
  ISOTEC Progress Meeting, Weiz, 2005
• Rusom, A.; Haasl, S.; Ohlander, A.; Mayr, T.; Brookes, A. J.; Anderson, H. & Stemme, G.
  GENOTYPING BY DYNAMIC HEATING OF MONOLAYERED BEADS ON A MICROHEATER SURFACE
  MicroTAS 2004, Malmö, Sweden, 2004
• Rusom, A.; Mayr, T.; Anderson, H.; Brookes, A. J. & Stemme, G.
  SNP ANALYSIS BY DYNAMIC ALLELE SPECIFIC HYBRIDIZATION ON PATTERNED MONOLAYERS OF BEADS
  MicroTAS Seventh International Conference on Miniaturized Chemical and Biochemical Analysis Systems, Squaw Valley, California, USA, 2003

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