Here in Episode 17, podcast host Dr. Jerry Workman speaks with Dr. Jake Shelley about the latest developments and research in the field of atomic spectroscopy.

Dr. Jake Shelley is the Alan Paul Schulz Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in Troy, New York. Shelley’s research explores new hardware and software tools for mass spectrometry for improved detection and identification of analytes, particularly in complex matrices. He is an emerging leader in the field of atomic spectroscopy as noted by his academic background, and involvement with journals, conferences, and by multiple awards, publications, and patents. More information and links about Prof. Shelley and his research can be found within our podcast postings.

In this episode, podcast host Dr. Dwight Stoll talks with Dr. David Bell, Research Fellow at Restek Corporation in Bellefonte, PA. Dr. Bell is an expert in the chemistry of stationary phases used for chromatography, and has contributed to all aspects of the lifecycle of commercial columns for chromatography, including research, development, and applications. In their conversation, they discuss Dr. Bell’s in separation science, opportunities that have come through his work as the Editor of “Column Watch” for LCGC Magazine, and the increasing influence of green chemistry principles on research in separations community. Finally, they discuss the important ingredients for successful collaborations between industry and academic researchers, and Dr. Bell shares a few bits of advice for young scientists.

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Here in Episode 15, podcast host Dr. Jerry Workman talks to Dr. Ellen Miseo and Dr. Zac Schultz about the benefits of participating in the Coblentz Society.

Ellen has been involved in vibrational spectroscopy and instrument development her entire career and is trained as a physical chemist. She has worked for instrument companies as well as run laboratory operations. She is past president of both the Coblentz Society and Society for Applied Spectroscopy. She currently heads Miseo Consulting.

Zachary Schultz is Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at The Ohio State University and is the current President of the Coblentz Society. He is widely published on the subject of vibrational spectroscopy and also has an interest in undergraduate science education, and professional development, advancement, and mentoring.

In this episode, podcast host Dr. Dwight Stoll talks with Dr. Emanuella Gionfriddo, associate professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Toledo, Ohio. Dr. Gionfriddo is an expert in bioanalysis and analyte extraction technologies, and works on both the development of new technologies, and the application of those technologies to contemporary analytical challenges. In their conversation, they discuss the origins of Dr. Gionfriddo’s interest in science, and several recent papers, including topics including extraction of neurotoxins from water, markers of hydraulic fracturing activity in wastewater, and development of thin-film extraction for improved performance of DNA amplification assays. Finally, Dr. Gionfriddo shares several pieces of advice for young and aspiring scientists.

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Here in Episode 13, podcast host Dr. Jerry Workman talks to Dr. Paul C. DeRose, who is a senior research chemist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and leads the NIST Biochemical Science Division's project in luminescence standards development for chemical analysis and assay validation.

We spoke to Paul about his current research interests in fluorescence and luminescence spectroscopy, specifically concerning the development of fluorescence standards and methods for validation of chemical and clinical assays. Paul’s research has resulted in publications in various areas of fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy. He has developed fluorescence standard guidelines and recommendations for ASTM, IUPAC, and the US Pharmacopeia. He is also the chair of ASTM E13.01.01 sub-committee on Molecular Luminescence.

In this episode, podcast host Dr. Dwight Stoll talks with Dr. Steven Ray Wilson, a professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Oslo, Norway. Dr. Wilson is an expert in bioanalysis and has developed many innovative approaches for targeted and untargeted analysis of biomolecules, often in complex matrices such as biofluids. Most recently he has worked at the forefront of the rapidly growing field involving the use of organoids to better understand the biochemistry and physiology of organs by directly interrogating them with analytical techniques including separations and mass spectrometry. In the conversation, Dr. Wilson shares his thoughts on a broad range of topics including the opportunities that organoid analysis presents, the potential for organoids to influence environmental chemistry, publishing on pre-print servers, and more.

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Here in Episode 11, podcast host Dr. Jerry Workman talks to Prof. Yukihiro (Yuki) Ozaki, who is a professor emeritus in the School of Science and Technology at Kwansei Gakuin University in Japan. He has been a guest professor or scientist at Kobe University and the Toyota Physical and Chemical Research Institute.

We spoke to Prof. Ozaki about his theoretical and advanced applications-oriented studies using near-infrared spectroscopy. Yuki is involved in studies of a wide range of molecular spectroscopy techniques, covering from far-ultraviolet to far-infrared–terahertz spectroscopy and also Raman spectroscopy. He is a rather rare scientist who has carried out research in both electronic and vibrational spectroscopy. Yuki has been a member of the Society for Applied Spectroscopy (SAS) for more than 30 years and a Fellow since 2013. He has received several awards, including the Bomem-Michelson Award (2014), the Chemical Society of Japan Award (2017), the Pittsburgh Spectroscopy Award (2019), and the Charles Mann Award (2020).

In this episode, podcast host Dr. Dwight Stoll talks with Dr. Richard Henry, an expert in HPLC column technology who has had a long and productive career in the HPLC column business. They discuss Dr. Henry’s early experiences with analytical chemistry and liquid chromatography working for DuPont and Spectra-Physics, and eventually the launch and success of the company he founded in 1985, Keystone Scientific. He shares his perspectives on the evolution of LC column technology since the 1970s, his current interest in HILIC columns and separations, and the interactions between separation science and the chemistry of the environment. Finally, Dr. Henry shares some advice for young scientists, drawing on years of observation and his own experiences with failure and success.

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Here in Episode 9, podcast host Jerry Workman speaks to Prof. Rasmus Bro, who is a full professor at the University of Copenhagen and one of the foremost active living data analytics and chemometrics experts.

We spoke to Prof. Bro about the world of data analysis used for spectroscopy and other analytical methods. Over the years he has worked on many aspects of chemometrics, developing numerous algorithms and methods such as fuzzy logic, deep learning, analysis of variance, and tensor modeling. He has received multiple awards in chemometrics and in the analytical sciences, and is the second-most-cited scientist within the field of chemometrics with nearly 37,000 citations and an h-index of 78 (Google Scholar). Most of the algorithms and data sets he has worked on have been made publicly available on the internet. We have invited Prof. Bro to our Analytically Speaking podcast to discuss his research on the development and automation of several chemometrics methods for use with any spectroscopic technique.

In this episode, podcast host Dr. Dwight Stoll talks with Dr. Mary Ellen McNally, a Global Research and Development Fellow at FMC Corporation, in Newark, Delaware. They discuss the origins of her interest in separation science and her short stay in an anti-doping laboratory on her way to a long and distinguished career in industry. Dr. McNally shares her perspectives on the challenges associated with counterfeit products in the agrochemical industry, as well as on the sustainability of separations methods and how we can improve the “green-ness” of these techniques going forward. Finally, Dr. McNally shares some advice for young scientists, whether they are still in school or early in their careers.