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In this episode of “Pathways in Spectroscopy,” Saikat Banerjee discusses his background in analytical spectroscopy.

Top articles include our coverage of the Pittcon 2026 conference and an inside look at spectroscopy and sustainability.

In this interview clip, Igor Lednev, a Distinguished Professor and Williams-Raycheff Endowed Professor at the University at Albany, State University of New York, discusses the advancements that have resulted from Raman spectroscopy being integrated with chemometrics.

In this interview clip, Lenka Halámková, an assistant professor of high-dimensional data analysis at Texas Tech University, explains how ATR-FTIR spectroscopy captures chemical signatures of fentanyl within the nail’s keratin matrix.

In this interview clip, Igor Lednev, a Distinguished Professor and Williams-Raycheff Endowed Professor at the University at Albany, State University of New York, recaps his talk about the integration of Raman spectroscopy and machine learning for forensic purposes in biomedical applications.

In this Q&A overview, we explore how these scientific advancements are reshaping our understanding of Ancient Egyptian history and culture.

In this video clip from Pittcon 2026, Lenka Halámková, an assistant professor at Texas Tech University, provides an overview of her talk at Pittcon.

How was the Pittcon 2026 experience in San Antonio? In this video clip, Naihao Chiang, an assistant professor of chemistry at the University of Houston, addresses this question.

In this review article, the authors highlight the latest advancements in infrared (IR) spectroscopy in gas drilling.

This overview of nearfield spectroscopy highlights how this technique operates and when it should be used.

In a press release, Metrohm USA announced that they will officially open a new, company-owned facility in Houston on March 24, 2026.

As part of our coverage of the Pittcon 2026 conference, Spectroscopy sat down with Seth Kenkel to talk about his work using nearfield infrared (IR) spectroscopy.

A recent study used minimally invasive synchrotron and spectroscopic techniques to fully characterize the materials, degradation processes, and conservation needs of a 26th Dynasty Ptah–Sokar–Osiris wooden statuette from Giza, establishing technical baselines for Saite workshop practices and future preservation of polychrome artifacts.

In this episode of "Pathways in Spectroscopy," John Margeson, Product Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, offers advice to young graduates who want to pursue careers in industry and scientific instrumentation.

Top articles published this week include a couple previews of upcoming “Pathways in Spectroscopy” episodes and an inside look at the role spectroscopy is playing in modern agriculture.

Interested in learning more about ultraviolet–visible (UV-vis) spectroscopy at Pittcon? The Spectroscopy editorial staff has you covered!

In this overview, we explore how spectroscopy is advancing the agriculture industry.

A continuation of our recap of a recent study published in Microchemical Journal highlights the implications of how Raman spectroscopy can help analyze ancient DNA remains.

Space-based monitoring platforms are transitioning from development to early operations. This article highlights a latest announcement from EarthDaily that spotlights a recent success on this front.

In an upcoming multipart interview on "Pathways in Spectroscopy," Ayush Agarwal will discuss his transition from chemical engineering to analytical chemistry.

A recent study shows that non-destructive Raman spectroscopy measurements of protein-to-mineral ratios in ancient teeth can accurately predict endogenous DNA preservation, enabling archaeologists to pre-screen specimens and avoid unnecessary destructive sampling.

In an upcoming multipart interview on "Pathways in Spectroscopy," Saikat Banerjee will discuss his background in spectroscopy and how it led him to his current position as an analytical laboratory manager at DuPont.

Previous “Focus on Quality” columns focused on analytical instrument qualification (AIQ) and computerized system validation (CSV). In this tutorial, we explore the critical frameworks of AIQ and CSV.

In this episode, John Margeson, who is a Product Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific in their Tewkesbury headquarters, discusses the skills and qualifications necessary in order to be a successful product manager for an instrument manufacturer.

This brief tutorial offers an overview of Raman spectroscopy and the scientist responsible for discovering this technique.

Top articles published this week include a couple new “Pathways in Spectroscopy” episodes, an interview with JAAS Prize and Nu Emerging Pioneer award winner David Clases, and a blog post that explores how early scientific ambitions translate to building a career in spectroscopy.

Researchers at Jiangsu University of Science and Technology showed that FT-IR spectroscopy combined with optimized chemometric modeling can rapidly and accurately detect and stage Bombyx mori nucleopolyhedrovirus infection in silkworms.

In a recent press release, CEA-Leti announced that a team of researchers from their institution and CEA-IRIG validated what they describe as the first chip-scale, battery-operated electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectrometer.

A recent review article explores how machine learning (ML)-assisted Raman spectral classification is being used in applications such as biomedicine and material analysis.

A recent study presented an approach combining Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) imaging spectroscopy, histology, and statistical analysis that can identify biochemical spectral markers and distinguish benign from malignant uterine smooth muscle tumors.