Will Wetzel is a Senior Editor for Spectroscopy magazine. He specializes in creating engaging, high-value content for diverse audiences. His role involves driving digital growth through KPI assessments, social media strategies, and innovative content development.
Wetzel is also a sports writer and commentator, serving as a freelance writer for several sports websites, including FanSided. He currently serves as the host, producer, and creator of “The Inside Fastball,” a LinkedIn newsletter that discusses topical issues in Major League Baseball (MLB). Outside of work, Wetzel volunteers with the Nashville Humane Association and Habitat for Humanity. His stated goal is to help build one house with Habitat for Humanity in every U.S. state.
Top content published this week include a feature article on a new innovation called the Personalized Optical Digital Twin (PODT), a recap of the International Conference on Raman Spectroscopy (ICORS) 2026 show, and a Q&A on measuring nanoparticle formation in indoor air.
In the final part of our conversation with Brandon Boor of Purdue University, he explains the respiratory deposition model his team used to analyze indoor particle exposure.
In the second part of our interview with Brandon Boor of Purdue University, he discusses how his team controls experimental variables during cleaning experiments in order to obtain interpretable data.
An upcoming interview with Ji-Xin Cheng, a Theodore Moustakas Distinguished Professor in Photonics and Optoelectronics at Boston University, will highlight his ongoing work in coherent Raman scattering microscopy.
In the first part of a multi-part Q&A, Brandon Boor, the Dr. Margery E. Hoffman Associate Professor in the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue University, describes the instrumentation and methodology behind measuring nanoparticle size distributions at the nanocluster scale (1–3 nm) and outlines the technical challenges of acquiring reliable, real-time data at these dimensions.
In this “Tutorial Tuesday” clip, we explore one of the spectroscopic techniques that are used to characterize polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
An upcoming presentation will explore how we can better understand and control nanoparticle morphology is critical for tuning material performance.
What are the main risks of leaving a corporate job and going into business for yourself?
The 2026 SciX Conference will offer an assortment of short courses during the conference week in Sparks, Nevada. We highlight these courses below.
Top content published this week include a feature article on our 2026 Emerging Leader in Molecular Spectroscopy award winner and more.
An upcoming interview with Brandon E. Boor, the Dr. Margery E. Hoffman Associate Professor in Purdue University's Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering, will recap his talk at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2026 Meeting.
An upcoming talk at SciX 2026 will explore how spectroscopy is being used to evaluate urban air pollution.
An upcoming talk at the 2026 SciX Conference will focus on nanoplastic analysis to distinguish between plastic and non-plastic particles.
In this preview of the 2026 SciX Conference, we offer an overview of the keynote presentation.
In this preview of the upcoming 2026 SciX Conference, we highlight a new social event that attendees should consider going to.
In this Q&A, we explore the advanced techniques, methods, and real-world applications of FT-IR spectroscopy.
In this Q&A overview, we highlight what the latest edition of “What’s Nu” covers and how chemical fingerprinting is changing rapidly.
What steps should one take if one wants to pursue a career studying the molecular makeup of celestial bodies?
Trust and understanding are the two key principles to keep in mind when advising trade commissions in the food science industry.
Top content published this week include a historical examination of the James L. Waters Symposium, an obituary of Peter Griffiths, and an article examining Raman spectroscopy instrumentation.
A new peer-reviewed article discusses how pairing quantum mechanics with nanomaterial-based Raman spectroscopy has significantly boosted the technique's sensitivity.
This video clip addresses the current skills gaps that are being seen in the food industry.
The SciX 2026 Conference returns to Sparks, Nevada, this year. Here's what attendees can expect.
What is the one thing scientists often struggle with that holds them back in their careers? According to Kantha Shelke, Principal of Corvus Blue LLC and Senior Lecturer at Johns Hopkins University, scientists need to translate science into a language that resonates with non-scientific audiences.
Is confidence just a glorified attitude adjustment? In this interview segment, Kantha Shelke, Principal of Corvus Blue LLC and Senior Lecturer at Johns Hopkins University, answers this question.
Researchers have developed a new validated attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) and Raman spectroscopy framework for forensically distinguishing automotive vinyl wraps by manufacturer, color, and finish.
Pursuing a career outside of corporate life requires taking risks. In this interview segment, Kantha Shelke, Principal of Corvus Blue LLC and Senior Lecturer at Johns Hopkins University, details some of these risks.
Top content published this week include a new article on bioprocess monitoring, a new “Chemometrics in Spectroscopy” column, and an overview of the latest advancements in laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS).
A recent study presented a new system for testing metal contamination on microplastics.
A recent review article examines how AI-assisted spectroscopic tools are propelling forensic trace evidence analysis forward.
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