Robert F. Borkenstein

Robert F. Borkenstein was an American engineer and scientist best known for developing the Breathalyzer, a device used by law enforcement to measure blood alcohol concentration from a breath sample. His work significantly advanced drunk driving enforcement and public safety. Borkenstein also contributed to forensic science through research on alcohol and drug testing, helping to establish standards and methods that continue to influence law enforcement practices today. His innovations helped improve the accuracy and reliability of alcohol testing, playing a key role in reducing alcohol-related accidents and fatalities.