Advances in Molecular Spectroscopy Symposium: Tutorials, Applications, and Sample Preparation

Join Spectroscopy for a two-day virtual symposium, sponsored by the Society for Applied Spectroscopy (SAS), and the Coblentz Society, to learn and explore advanced techniques in Raman, FT-IR, NIR, ATR infrared microscopy, portable Raman, process analytical technology (PAT), chemometrics, machine learning and more, presented by top experts in both industry and academia.

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Event Overview:

Join Spectroscopy, the Society for Applied Spectroscopy (SAS), and the Coblentz Society for a two-day virtual symposium showcasing the latest advancements in molecular spectroscopy, and practical ways to apply them. The symposium title is “Advances in Molecular Spectroscopy Symposium: Tutorials, Applications, and Sample Preparation.” Day one features hands-on tutorials and presentations covering recent developments in molecular spectroscopy for advanced techniques. Day two will cover multiple applications and workflows.

Key Learning Objectives:
Analytical scientists who attend this educational event will learn:

• Learn from experts about advanced techniques such as Raman, FT-IR, NIR, ATR infrared microscopy, portable Raman, process analytical technology (PAT), chemometrics, and machine learning for pharmaceutical, forensic, biomedical, and energy applications along with insights into other emerging technologies shaping the field.
• Explore innovative applications and sample preparation of these techniques in diverse applications.
• Learn actionable “how-to” tips for applying spectroscopy techniques in real-world scenarios from top experts, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical implementation.

Who Should Attend:

Analytical scientists working in industry, academia and government who want to learn more and apply the latest research, techniques, applications, and trends in molecular spectroscopy analysis.

Full Event Agenda
Day 1, Session 1 - 10:00am EDT

10:00am EDT Practical Applications of ATR Infrared Microscopy and Raman Spectroscopy with Chemometrics for the Forensic Analysis of Complex Automotive Paint Systems
Dr. George Affadu-Danful, Research Scientist; Lead, Vibrational Spectroscopy Laboratory, Arkema Inc., King of Prussia Research Center

10:30am EDT The Raman Tasting Menu: Exploring the Techniques and Technologies of Portable Raman Spectroscopy
Dr. Brooke W. Kammrath, Professor of Forensic Science; Co-Executive Director, Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science, University of New Haven

11:00am EDT Stimulated Raman Scattering Process Analytical Technology
Dr. Conor L. Evans, Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, Wellman Center for Photomedicine

12:30am EDT Live Q&A

Day 1, Session 2 - 10:00am EDT

2:00pm EDT Beyond Identification: FTIR and FT-NIR for Quantitative Analysis
Dr. Warren Edmunds, Sr. Field Applications Scientist, Commercial Material Characterization for North America, PerkinElmer

2:20pm EDT Spectrum Raman for Research, Development, and Process Understanding
Adam J. Hopkins, Ph.D., Spectroscopy Product Manager, Metrohm USA

Day 2, Session 1 - 10:00am EDT

10:00am EDT In situ and Process IR, Raman, and NIR spectroscopy for Industrial R&D and Manufacturing
Dr. Xiaoyun (Shawn) Chen, Principal Research Scientist, Dow

10:30am EDT Transforming Food Safety: Portable Vibrational Spectroscopy and Machine Learning for Chemical Hazard Detection
Dr. Luis E. Rodriguez-Saona, Distinguished Professor, Department of Food Science and Technology, The Ohio State University

11:00am EDT From Benchtop Raman to Semiconductor photonic Chip Sensors: Molecular Fingerprinting for pharmaceutical, Forensic, Biomedical, and Energy Applications
Dr. Lamyaa Almehmadi, Postdoctoral Researcher, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

11:30am EDT Live Q&A

Day 2, Session 2 - 2:00pm EDT 

2:00pm EDT From Fingerprints to Flow: Application Stories Across Vibrational Spectroscopy
Lena Woodis, PhD, Product Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Speakers:

Dr. George Affadu-Danful
Research Scientist; Lead, Vibrational Spectroscopy Laboratory
Arkema Inc., King of Prussia Research Center

Dr. Brooke W. Kammrath
Professor of Forensic Science; Co-Executive Director, Henry C. Lee Institute of Forensic Science
University of New Haven

Dr. Conor L. Evans
Associate Professor
Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, Wellman Center for Photomedicine

Dr. Warren Edmunds
Sr. Field Applications Scientist
Commercial Material Characterization for North America, PerkinElmer

Adam J. Hopkins, Ph.D.
Spectroscopy Product Manager
Metrohm USA

Dr. Xiaoyun (Shawn) Chen
Principal Research Scientist
Dow

Dr. Luis E. Rodriguez-Saona
Distinguished Professor, Department of Food Science and Technology
The Ohio State University

Dr. Lamyaa Almehmadi
Postdoctoral Researcher
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Lena Woodis, PhD
Product Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Register Free: https://www.spectroscopyonline.com/spec_w/advances