Brian R. Strohmeier is currently serving as the President of Pittcon for the 2027 conference. He has had an extensive career in analytical spectroscopy, working with techniques such as X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), auger electron spectroscopy (AES), secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS), glow discharge optical emission spectroscopy (GD-OES), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM/EDS), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). His research experience has spanned numerous application areas, including the study of adhesion, corrosion, oxidation, and wetting phenomena; chemical and plasma modification of material surfaces; and the surface characterization of aluminum and steel alloys, transition element metals and oxides, asbestos and related minerals, glass and fiberglass, ceramics, chemicals, polymers, vacuum-deposited thin films, organic coatings, and heterogeneous catalysts.
In this “Pathways in Spectroscopy” episode, Brian Strohmeier, who is Pittcon’s President for the 2027 Conference, talks about his role as Pittcon president, what his main responsibilities are, and the amount of work that is required on his end when planning the 2027 show.
In this interview clip, Brian R. Strohmeier, who is serving as the President of Pittcon for 2027, discusses what he is seeing from the current job market for spectroscopists.
In this interview clip, Brian R. Strohmeier, who is serving as the President of Pittcon for 2027, discusses what social events are being planned for the conference.
In this interview clip, Brian R. Strohmeier, who is serving as the President of Pittcon for 2027, reacts to Pittcon’s return to Pittsburgh in 2027.
In this interview clip, Brian R. Strohmeier, who is serving as the President of Pittcon for 2027, reacts to Pittcon 2026 and offers his perspective on what made Pittcon 2026 successful.
Spectroscopy
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) can be used to determine the contaminants present on laboratory gloves and to evaluate the type and amount of contamination transfer from gloves to other surfaces.
