Join us for a free two-day LECO Separation Science Workshop on September 23–24, 2026, at the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/companies/219">C³AL Laboratory</a> at Cal State LA. Registration is free, and meals and refreshments will be provided throughout the workshop.&nbsp;<h4>Registration</h4><blockquote>👉<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=iYeNbqIuykW7qZP4_jUEVbznDB40eK1PgjPzhHyb__9URTFTTFA5UEEzQ1A4MUtFV0o4TEJTNlZCOS4u&amp;route=shorturl">Register HERE</a>Space is limited, register today!<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/LECO_LECO_Separation_Science_Workshop_registration_332543a18e.jpg" alt="LECO: LECO Separation Science Workshop - QR code for registration" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_LECO_LECO_Separation_Science_Workshop_registration_332543a18e.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="437" height="437"></blockquote><h4>Hand-on Experience with the LECO Complex Chemical Composition Analysis Lab C3AL</h4><ul><li>Work directly with LECO instruments in the C3AL Laboratory</li><li>Learn complete analytical workflows from sample to answer</li><li>Get expert guidance from LECO application scientists</li><li>Develop methods and solve real-world challenges</li><li>Collaborate, ask questions, and build your skills</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Cal_State_LA_The_LECO_Pegasus_BTX_system_in_Cal_State_LA_s_LECO_Complex_Chemical_Compositional_Analysis_Lab_enhances_research_and_student_training_in_advanced_chemical_analysis_cover_b739e727ca.jpg" alt="Cal State LA: The LECO Pegasus BTX system in Cal State LA’s LECO Complex Chemical Compositional Analysis Lab enhances research and student training in advanced chemical analysis" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Cal_State_LA_The_LECO_Pegasus_BTX_system_in_Cal_State_LA_s_LECO_Complex_Chemical_Compositional_Analysis_Lab_enhances_research_and_student_training_in_advanced_chemical_analysis_cover_b739e727ca.jpg 227w," sizes="100vw" width="1252" height="863">The first day will focus on the fundamentals and theory of comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC), with an emphasis on understanding how GC×GC can enhance your research, solve complex analytical challenges, and support your laboratory or company goals.&nbsp;The second day will be dedicated to hands-on activities, giving participants the opportunity to work directly with LECO instrumentation, learn practical analytical workflows, and analyze their own samples with guidance from LECO application scientists.&nbsp;Whether you are new to GC×GC or looking to expand its use in your research or organization, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn, explore, and apply the technology in a practical setting. Space is limited, so register early!<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Cal_State_LA_LECO_QUADJET_G_Cx_GC_coupled_to_Pegasus_BT_4_D_TOM_MS_in_the_Complex_Chemical_Composition_Analysis_Lab_C_AL_077a14ae34/Cal-State-LA-LECO-QUADJET-GCxGC-coupled-to-Pegasus-BT-4D-TOM-MS-in-the-Complex-Chemical-Composition-Analysis-Lab-(CAL).jpg" alt="Cal State LA: LECO QUADJET GCxGC coupled to Pegasus BT 4D TOM MS in the Complex Chemical Composition Analysis Lab (C³AL)" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Cal_State_LA_LECO_QUADJET_G_Cx_GC_coupled_to_Pegasus_BT_4_D_TOM_MS_in_the_Complex_Chemical_Composition_Analysis_Lab_C_AL_077a14ae34/thumbnail_Cal-State-LA-LECO-QUADJET-GCxGC-coupled-to-Pegasus-BT-4D-TOM-MS-in-the-Complex-Chemical-Composition-Analysis-Lab-(CAL).jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="1949" height="1299">

LECO Separation Science Workshop

<h3><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.isc2026.org/">ISC 2026</a></h3>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/companies/314">International Symposium on Chromatography (ISC)</a> represents the oldest conference series on separation science. ISC symposia have been organised since 1956 in each even year. ISC is one of the premier meetings series for discussion of all modes of chromatography and separation science with a broad coverage of techniques and applications.<h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/events/644">35th International Symposium on Chromatography</a></h4>📆6. - 10. September 2026📍Prague, Czech Republic<h3>Registration</h3><blockquote>👉<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.czech-in.org/cmPortalV15/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2FcmPortalV15%2FPortal%2FISC26%2Fnormal">Register HERE for the ISC 2026</a>Late Registration until 25 August 2026!From 26 August 2026 only Onsite Registration.</blockquote><h4>Publishing Workshop</h4><ul><li>Wednesday, 9 September 2026&nbsp;</li><li>12:30–14:00&nbsp;</li></ul>This interactive workshop will provide practical guidance on scientific publishing in the field of separation science. Participants will have the opportunity to hear directly from journal editors about key aspects of the publication process and how to improve their chances of successful publication.Topics will include manuscript preparation, peer review, editorial decision-making, open access publishing, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence in scientific publishing. Editors will share insights into what they look for in submissions, common reasons for rejection, and strategies for preparing strong manuscripts. The workshop will also cover selected Wiley-specific topics, including the publisher’s submission platform and current guidelines on the use of AI in scientific publications.The session will include opportunities for questions and discussion, allowing participants to interact directly with editors and gain valuable advice for their future publishing activities.<h5>Attending Editors-in-Chief:</h5><ul><li>Michael Lämmerhofer — Journal of Separation Science and Separation Science Plus&nbsp;</li><li>Sebastiaan Eeltink — Analytical Science Advances&nbsp;</li><li>Mario Thevis — Drug Testing &amp; Analysis&nbsp;</li></ul>

Publishing Workshop at ISC 2026

We are excited to announce that the 18th MDCW will take place from January 25-27, 2027, in Liège, Belgium. This in-person event will feature:<ul><li>Keynote presentations from leading researchers</li><li>Flash talks and poster sessions highlighting the latest innovations</li><li>Focus group discussions addressing current challenges and future developments</li><li>💸FREE registration ensures that this event remains accessible to all researchers, students, and industry professionals interested in multidimensional chromatography. ​​We hope to see you there!</li></ul><h3>Registration</h3><blockquote>👉<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/auth?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.oxfordabstracts.com%2Fregister%2Fevent%2F77272%3Fpreview%3Dfalse">Register HERE</a>Registration deadline: December 1, 2026</blockquote><h3>Abstract Submission</h3>Abstracts for oral presentations must be submitted by September 15, 2026, to be considered.​Poster abstracts submitted by September 15, 2026, will be included in the preliminary program. Additional last-minute poster submissions will be accepted until November 30, 2026, for inclusion in the final program.<blockquote>👉<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/auth?redirect=/stages/81780/submitter">Submit your abstract HERE</a>&nbsp;Deadline for abstract submission: September 15, 2026</blockquote><h4>Presentation guidelines</h4><h5>Poster Presentations</h5><ul><li>Presenters must print and bring their own posters—onsite printing services and mailed submissions are not available.</li><li>Posters should be in landscape format: 36" tall × 48" wide.</li><li>Set up your poster during registration on the day of your assigned session and remove it at the end of the same day.</li><li>Poster presenters must be present at their posters during the designated poster session.</li><li>Posters will also be available for viewing during coffee and lunch breaks.</li><li>Presenters may optionally stand by their posters during these times for further discussions.</li></ul><h5>Oral Presentations</h5><ul><li>Keynote presentations: 30 minutes (25–28 min + Q&amp;A)</li><li>Full oral presentations: 20 minutes (18 min + 2 min Q&amp;A)</li><li>Flash presentations: 10 minutes (8 min + 2 min Q&amp;A)</li></ul>Presentation Format:<ul><li>Submit your slides as a PowerPoint (PPT) file (.ppt or .pptx).</li><li>Name your file with program code and surname, e.g. "O-28 Smith.pptx".</li><li>For optimal display, use 16:9 slide format (4:3 is also supported).</li></ul>Technical &amp; Session Logistics:<ul><li>A headset or portable microphone will be available.</li><li>A laser pointer with a slide change button will be provided.</li><li>Ensure your presentation allows time for questions within your allocated time.</li><li>Before your session, check in and introduce yourself to the conference or session chairs.</li></ul><h3>Program</h3><h4>Keynote Speakers</h4><h5>Finding Clarity in Challenging Samples: Multiple Heart-Cutting 2D-LC and the Technologies That Enable It &nbsp; &nbsp;</h5><ul><li>Stephan Buckenmaier (Principal Scientist R&amp;D, Agilent Technologies)</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/MDCW_Stephan_Buckenmaier_c84239ec30.jpg" alt="MDCW: Stephan Buckenmaier" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_MDCW_Stephan_Buckenmaier_c84239ec30.jpg 151w," sizes="100vw" width="284" height="294">Stephan Buckenmaier is a Principal Scientist in R&amp;D at Agilent Technologies, specializing in advanced separation science and the development of two-dimensional liquid chromatography (2D-LC) solutions. Since joining Agilent in 2006, he has held a variety of scientific and technical roles, with a particular focus on innovative chromatographic technologies. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of the West of England (Bristol, UK) and conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Tübingen. Stephan has authored numerous scientific publications, contributed a book chapter, and is listed as an inventor on numerous patents in the field of separation science. He regularly presents his work at international scientific conferences.<h4>Short Course</h4><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/18th_MDCW_short_course_41ecd3c6cf.jpg" alt="18th MDCW: Short course" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_18th_MDCW_short_course_41ecd3c6cf.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1100" height="619">There will be 20 spaces available in a short course related to multidimensional chromatography. If you want to register for the short course, indicate so during your registration. We will send a separate link to pay for the short course to reserve your seat ($50 USD).&nbsp;<h4>A Beginner’s Guide to Multidimensional Chromatography short course</h4><ul><li>Instructors: Pierre-Hugues Stefanuto, Katelynn Perrault Uptmor, Dwight Stoll, Petr Vozka</li></ul><h5>Course Description&nbsp;</h5>So...you want to do multidimensional chromatography? If you are getting started in the field using either liquid or gas chromatography, you’re in the right place. This course will cover a brief history and introduction to both multidimensional gas chromatography and multidimensional liquid chromatography. Discussion will also include basic system components and data handling strategies to apply after acquiring your data. A hands-on portion of the course will also include familiarization with common system components and consumables for both GC and LC, as well as the opportunity to use a commercial GC×GC instrument.<h5>Target Participants&nbsp;</h5>This course is intended to be an initial touchpoint for those who are looking to explore multidimensional chromatography as a new option/capability, or who might be using it for the first time. The course is intended for new users to obtain a background on the techniques as a primer to the workshop. &nbsp;Advanced topics will not be discussed.<h5>Course Logistics&nbsp;</h5><ul><li>Morning Session (8:30 AM – 12:00 PM)</li><li>Afternoon Session (1:00 PM – 4:30 PM)</li></ul>Lunch and coffee will be provided.<h5>Cost&nbsp;</h5>A $50 fee is required to reserve a spot in the course. 20 seats are available. An expression of interest form will be available to indicate interest in a seat within the course. On November 10th, participants will be informed about seat availability and the payment process will be communicated.<h4>Outline (Total Time ~ 4 hrs)&nbsp;</h4><h5>Part I (1 hr) – History, Terminology, Fundamental Concepts&nbsp;</h5><ul><li>Brief history of the development of multidimensional separations&nbsp;</li><li>Terminology&nbsp;</li><li>Fundamental Concepts&nbsp;<ul><li>In what ways are multidimensional separations useful for analytical chemistry / measurement science?&nbsp;</li><li>First and second separations should be orthogonal / complementary&nbsp;</li><li>Fast second dimension separations are important to avoid undersampling&nbsp;</li><li>Structured chromatograms can provide chemical insight and facilitate data interpretation&nbsp;</li><li>Highlights of an example data processing workflow – from raw data to actionable information &nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Break (30 min)&nbsp;</li></ul><h5>Part II (1.5 hrs) Introduction to Multidimensional Gas Chromatography&nbsp;</h5><ul><li>Method basics&nbsp;<ul><li>Column selection&nbsp;</li><li>Method parameters&nbsp;</li><li>Carrier gas choices&nbsp;</li><li>Detector considerations&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Modulator selection with a focus on current market options&nbsp;<ul><li>Thermal modulators&nbsp;</li><li>Flow modulators&nbsp;</li><li>Other commercial options&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Method development made simple&nbsp;</li><li>Data preprocessing and initial handling&nbsp;</li><li>Lunch (1 hr)&nbsp;</li></ul><h5>Part III (1 hr) Introduction to Multidimensional Liquid Chromatography&nbsp;</h5><ul><li>Modes of multidimensional separation commonly used with LC&nbsp;<ul><li>Heartcut&nbsp;</li><li>Multiple heartcut / selective comprehensive&nbsp;</li><li>Fully comprehensive&nbsp;</li></ul></li><li>Interfaces used for multidimensional LC (i.e., the hardware that does the transfer from first to second dimension)&nbsp;</li><li>Common use cases of multidimensional LC illustrated using examples from industry and academic research&nbsp;<ul><li>Evaluating peak purity&nbsp;</li><li>Unknown identification via multidimensional and MS or NMR detection&nbsp;</li><li>Multi-stage separation with analyte transformation between stages&nbsp;</li><li>Multi-attribute methods&nbsp;</li><li>Making complete analysis of moderately complex samples attainable in a reasonable analysis time&nbsp;</li><li>Digging deeper – comprehensive separations for comprehensive analysis&nbsp; Introduction to method development strategies&nbsp;</li></ul></li></ul><h5>Part IV (2 hrs) Laboratory Instrument Familiarization</h5><h5>Part V (30 min) Wrap-up and Q&amp;A &nbsp;</h5><h4>Venue</h4><ul><li>University of Liege</li><li>Pl. du Vingt Août 7</li><li>4000 Liège</li><li>​Belgium</li><li>​Main Room: Salle Academique</li></ul>

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The Multidimensional Chromatography (MDC) Workshop draws experts in this exciting field to share and discuss their research.

The Multidimensional Chromatography Workshop

The International Symposium on Chromatography (ISC) represents the oldest conference series focussing on separation science. ISC symposia have been organised since 1956 in each even year. ISC is internationally recognised as one of the premier meeting series for discussion of all modes of chromatography and separation science with a broad coverage of techniques and applications.

International Symposium on Chromatography - (ISC)

In 1936, the Laboratory Equipment Company introduced the first rapid carbon determinator for the American iron and steel industry.  Today, almost 80 years later, LECO is recognized globally as a leader in the development of high-quality analytical instrumentation, mass spectrometers, comprehensive two-dimensional chromatography, metallography & optical equipment as well as consumables.

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C&EN

Shimadzu Corporation

Consumer products are complex mixtures that rely on careful formulations and precision chemistry to deliver the desired properties. These properties can be chemical, such as the peroxide content of an oxidizer, physical, such as polymer viscosity or fungible, such as the reserve acidity of a mixture. Measuring these and other types of properties typically requires a fleet of instrumentation and is often limited to raw material input and final product testing. These testing throughput limits place a high burden on the analytical lab, making product improvement difficult. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) is a laboratory tool that can relieve the throughput limitation and be deployed to multiple products and problems at the same time.
Register for this webinar to hear Alex Mattingly, Product Specialist at Chemlink Laboratories, explain how he uses NIR to address manufacturing challenges and increase production efficiency. He will show how he implemented NIR and developed the analytical methods to replace complex wet-chemical assays. Elena Hagemann, Metrohm USA Spectroscopy Applications Scientist, will give an overview of NIR spectroscopy and explain how the fundamentals of this technique make it well-suited for formulated products.
Join these experts after the presentation and get your specific questions answered during the live Q&amp;A.
<h5>Key Learning Objectives:</h5>
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<li>Discover how NIR gives quicker results and better response time than other analytical technologies </li>
<li>Gain understanding on how NIR can analyze pH and acidity of buffer systems </li>
<li>Understand how viscosity and molecular weight of PEGs can easily be determined using NIR</li>
<li>Learn how NIR method development is as simple as linking spectral information of representative samples</li>
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<h5>Who Should Attend:</h5>
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<li>Those in the consumer products industry, both specialty chemical and final product manufacturers looking to increase production quality and efficiency </li>
<li>Production and QA managers of all industries seeking solutions to get actionable data fasters </li>
<li>Product development chemists seeking to design products for quality and manufacturability</li>
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Presenter: Alex Mattingly (Product Specialist, Chemlink)
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Presenter: Elena Hagemann (Applications Specialist, Metrohm USA)
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Presenter: Melissa O&#39;Meara (Forensic Science Consultant, C&amp;EN Media Group)
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C&EN: Slashing Inefficiencies in Consumer Product Manufacturing with NIR Spectroscopy

Slashing Inefficiencies in Consumer Product Manufacturing with NIR Spectroscopy

Alex Mattingly from Chemlink Laboratories will show how he implemented NIR and developed the analytical methods to replace complex wet-chemical assays.

Consumer Product Manufacturing with NIR Spectroscopy

While making a UV-Vis (-NIR) measurement is simple, making an accurate measurement requires an understanding of instrument parameters and their effects on the measurement. Parameters can include Baseline correction, spectral bandwidth, data interval, and more.
This presentation will provide an insight into these parameters.
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Presenter: Mark Fisher, PhD (Application Engineer, Molecular Spectroscopy, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Mark, an Application Scientist for Agilent Technologies, has over 30 years of experience in molecular spectroscopy. He has held roles in Agilent&#39;s UV-Vis-NIR, fluorescence, and atomic absorption product portfolios. In addition to identifying industry trends and new business needs, Mark&#39;s responsibilities include application development, pre and post-sales support, as well as acting as a customer advocate for new product and technology opportunities. Mark received his doctorate in analytical chemistry from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Agilent Technologies: Understanding UV-Vis (-NIR) Instrument Parameters

Understanding UV-Vis (-NIR) Instrument Parameters

While making a UV-Vis (-NIR) measurement is simple, making an accurate measurement requires an understanding of instrument parameters.

Just as important as the instrument on which you are going to make your uv-vis-nir measurement, is the accessory you are going to use. Will the accessory permit you to collect the information you need? An examination into the types of measurements and the accessory(s) needed to gather the desired data will be made in this discussion.
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Presenter: Mark Fisher, PhD (Application Engineer, Molecular Spectroscopy, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Mark, an Application Scientist for Agilent Technologies, has over 30 years of experience in molecular spectroscopy. He has held roles in Agilent&#39;s UV-Vis-NIR, fluorescence, and atomic absorption product portfolios. In addition to identifying industry trends and new business needs, Mark&#39;s responsibilities include application development, pre and post-sales support, as well as acting as a customer advocate for new product and technology opportunities. Mark received his doctorate in analytical chemistry from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Agilent Technologies: Deciding What Accessories You Need for a High End UV-Vis-NIR Instrument

Deciding What Accessories You Need for a High End UV-Vis-NIR Instrument

An examination into the types of measurements and the accessory(s) needed to gather the desired data will be made in this discussion.

Accessories You Need for a High End UV-Vis-NIR Instrument

Monitoring the quality of hydraulic and/or lube oils is critical to prevent premature wear of any kind of machinery. In this session we will look at this topic from a new perspective focusing on the combination of titration (potentiometric, thermometric, coulometric Karl Fischer titration) and Vis-Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (Vis-NIRS).
Combining titration (highly sensitive, specific, a widely used primary method) with Vis-NIRS (fast, non-destructive, results for multiple parameters at once) can make your oil condition monitoring and/or lubricant analysis much more efficient, especially, if your laboratory has to analyze large sample series every day.
Attending this session, you will learn and understand:
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<li>The specific advantages of each method (titration and Vis-NIR-Spectroscopy)</li>
<li>How and when to use these methods to measure critical chemical and physical parameters in lube and hydraulic oils</li>
<li>What thermometric titration is and how it helps to improve robustness of serial acid number testing</li>
<li>How to automate measurements of large sample series to increase efficiency and reproducibility</li>
<li>How Vis-NIRS for lubricant analysis complies with ASTM guidelines and can save costs and time</li>
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Presenter: Robert Tobler (Application Specialist Titration)
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Robert Tobler studied chemistry at the Zurich University of Applied Science in Wädenswil, Switzerland. He joined Metrohm in 2015 as an application specialist titration. Since 2018 he has also been involved in stability measurement.
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Presenter: Nicolas Rühl, PhD (Product Manager Spectroscopy)
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Dr. Nicolas Rühl is working in the Competence Center Spectroscopy since 2015. In this time, he has been in charge of developing the near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy business at Metrohm. Nicolas has a Master in Business Administration and received his PhD in physical chemistry on single-molecule spectroscopy using Vis-NIR and Raman spectroscopy technologies.
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Moderator: Tom Lynch CChem FRSC (Independent Analytical Consultant, International Labmate)
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Tom has 35 years of experience in the petroleum industry, specialising in the delivery of forensic and problem solving /method development capabilities for BP Fuels and Lubricants businesses globally. He was also a member of the BP Science Council representing Analytical Science and led a BP wide Analytical Science network.Tom has published over 30 citable papers, 4 book chapters and has given over 60 presentations at conferences. He is a past Vice President of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Analytical Division and a past Chairman of the RSC Separation Science Group. In addition, Tom is a recipient of the Silver Jubilee Medal by the Chromatographic Society and a technical achievement award by the Energy Institute.
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Metrohm: Making your quality control of hydraulic and lube oils more efficient

Making your quality control of hydraulic and lube oils more efficient

Combining titration and Vis-Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for higher sample throughput & faster results

Efficient quality control of hydraulic and lube oils

Why are corrected baselines important in making a good uv-vis (nir) measurement? What are the components of a baseline and what do they tell us about the performance of the instrument? We will be examining these and other baseline questions during this presentation/demo.
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Presenter: Mark Fisher, PhD (Application Engineer, Molecular Spectroscopy, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Mark, an Application Scientist for Agilent Technologies, has over 30 years of experience in molecular spectroscopy. He has held roles in Agilent&#39;s UV-Vis-NIR, fluorescence, and atomic absorption product portfolios. In addition to identifying industry trends and new business needs, Mark&#39;s responsibilities include application development, pre and post-sales support, as well as acting as a customer advocate for new product and technology opportunities. Mark received his doctorate in analytical chemistry from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Agilent Technologies: What’s in a UV-Vis-NIR Baseline

What’s in a UV-Vis-NIR Baseline

Why are corrected baselines important in making a good uv-vis (nir) measurement? What are the components of a baseline and what do they tell us?

Watch this on-demand webinar to learn more about the advantages of NIRS: Receive multiple parameters (e.g., moisture, viscosity, hydroxyl value) in less than one minute and reduce costs of your QC lab up to 90%!

Reduce costs in QC labs

Learn more about the advantages of NIRS: Receive multiple parameters (e.g., moisture, viscosity, hydroxyl value).

We are interested in the growth of new materials and investigate physical properties affected by size, chemical doping, interface, heterostructure, and external tuning parameters (light, magnetic field, etc.).
We are particularly interested in understanding the optical and dielectric properties of novel electronic materials that are fabricated in our lab in thin film form. Since the discovery of graphene, Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have merged as one of the most exciting systems to investigate properties at the nanoscale. In our lab, we have developed few-layer large-area MoS2 thin-films using a PVD-CVD growth process that can produce films with tunable properties [1]. For this talk, I will specifically focus on their broadband dielectric properties measured using Shimadzu UV3600 Plus [2]. Next, I will discuss our work on the influence finite-size in Topological insulator Bi2Se3 thin-films. Through a combination of quantum confinement and Burstein-Moss effect, we discovered a large optical blue-shift in Bi2Se3 as it approaches the 2D limit [3].
References
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<li>Viable route towards large-area two dimensional MoS2 using magnetron sputtering, H. Samassekou, A. Alkabsh, M. Wasala, M. Eaton, A. Walber, A. Walker, O. Pitkänen, K. Kordas, S. Talapatra, T.Jayasekera, Dipanjan Mazumdar, 2D Materials 4 021002 (2017).
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<li>Broadband optical properties and electronic band structure of few-layer MoS2, Asma Alkabsh and Dipanjan Mazumdar, (unpublished) 2020.
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<li>Optical evidence for blue shift in Topological insulator Bismuth selenide in the few-layer limit , Yub Raj Sapkota, Asma Alkabsh, Aaron Walber, Hassana Samassekou, Dipanjan Mazumdar, Applied Physics Letters, 110, 181901 (2017).
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Shimadzu: Optical and dielectric properties of novel electronic materials using Shimadzu UV-3600 Plus

Optical and dielectric properties of novel electronic materials using Shimadzu UV-3600 Plus

Broadband dielectric properties measured using Shimadzu UV3600 Plus.

Optical and dielectric properties of electronic materials

The integrating sphere accessory is the most frequently used accessory on UV/Vis/NIR instruments.
With an integrating sphere, one can measure just about any sample type including, solids, liquids, gels, creams, films, particle suspensions, skin, and other biologicals. In addition, samples that are turbid, cloudy, semi-transparent, or opaque can be easily measured as well. Integrating spheres are the Swiss Army Knife of spectroscopy. The ability to understand the measurement techniques of spheres is key to the evaluation of spectrophotometric materials characterization data.
The most common question materials characterization spectroscopists ask themselves is, “How do I measure this sample?” They ponder this as they are looking some unusual sample, like a rock or even a cockroach. And yes, they can both be measured with an integrating sphere accessory!
This webcast will consist entirely of spectra from a series of example samples that cover the range of specular and diffuse reflectance/transmission characteristics. We will concentrate on the decision-making process of how to measure these different sample types with both the stand-alone instrument and integrating sphere accessary. Included will be a detailed discussion of how to evaluate spectral data from the various sphere measurement formats. This webinar will also cover all the basic measurement configurations of integrating spheres and how to properly evaluate the sample’s material properties from collected spectra.
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Presenter: Jeffrey L. Taylor, Ph.D. (Molecular Spectroscopy Guru, Industry Expert With Over 35 Years of Experience)
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Dr. Jeffrey L. Taylor received his Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia College and State University with dual majors in Physiology and Organic Chemistry. He obtained a Master of Science degree from the University of Georgia in Toxicology and later a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the same school in Biochemistry and Spectroscopy.
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He has spent his career of over 35 years with major spectroscopy instruments manufacturers, mainly working as Field Product Specialist and Senior Staff Scientist. Areas of expertise include technical support of sales, customer support/training, applications design and development, software specification/evaluation, and instrumental design and evaluation. He is the author of numerous application notes, conference presentations and webcasts, and holder of several patents.
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Dr. Taylor, although retired, maintains his desire to contribute to the field. He is currently a consultant for Shimadzu Scientific Instruments to assist with sales support, application support and development of web-based educational resources.
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Presenter: Sudhir Dahal, Ph.D. (Product Manager - Molecular Spectroscopy, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments)
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Sudhir Dahal is Product Manager of Molecular Spectroscopy group at Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, USA. He joined the company after obtaining his PhD from University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), where he researched and collaborated on developing novel spectroscopy-based technique for brain tumor cell detection. At Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, he and his group are responsible for overall sales support of molecular spectroscopy products in North America, Central America and parts of South America. The products include UV-Vis-NIR, FTIR, Fluorescence spectrophotometers and accessories.
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,His everyday responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching classes to sales/technical support engineers and customers, producing scientific literatures, researching new products and applications, representing Shimadzu at conferences and promoting the products through various marketing campaigns.
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Shimadzu: Measuring Diverse Samples With UV-Vis-NIR Spectrophotometer: An Example Workflow and Evaluation Methodology for Integrating Spheres

Measuring Diverse Samples With UV-Vis-NIR Spectrophotometer: An Example Workflow and Evaluation Methodology for Integrating Spheres

Spectra from a series of example samples that cover the range of specular and diffuse reflectance/transmission characteristics.

Measuring Diverse Samples With UV-Vis-NIR Spectrophotometer

The development of next-generation advanced materials requires analytical tools that cover multiple hyphenated techniques to save material usage while gaining additional analytical insight from the sample.
In this talk, we will explore various applications across R&amp;D.
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Presenter: Ron Rubinovitz (Senior Application Scientist, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Dr. Ron Rubinovitz earned his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania. Currently, he is a senior applications scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific, focusing on FTIR, IR microscopy, FT-Raman, Near-IR, and chemometrics. Ron has extensive experience in the field of vibrational spectroscopy. He has worked with a wide range of sampling techniques covering applications in pharmaceutical, industrial, and food industries.
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Thermo Scientific: Pushing the Boundaries in Material Research

Pushing the Boundaries in Material Research

Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy is a highly flexible analytical technique that can be applied to a broad range of applications, from incoming raw material inspection to process monitoring.
In this presentation, we will review use cases of NIR, including laboratory measurements of hydroxyl value and content uniformity, as well as implementation of NIR and multivariate analysis for process control and monitoring.
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Presenter: Robert Jones (Senior Application Scientist, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Dr. Robert Jones earned degrees in Chemistry from the University of New Mexico and the University of California, Berkeley. After holding several positions as a research scientist, program manager, and project leader, Robert joined Thermo Fisher Scientific in April 2013. As an Applications Scientist, Robert’s primary focus has been on the development of spectroscopic solutions for a broad range of customers and markets.
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Thermo Scientific: Improving Manufacturing Quality and Efficiency via Near Infrared Spectroscopy

Improving Manufacturing Quality and Efficiency via Near Infrared Spectroscopy

Use cases of NIR, including laboratory measurements of hydroxyl value and content uniformity, as well as implementation of NIR.

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