Pursuing a Career in ICP and Spectroscopy: An Interview with John Burgener
At the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, Spectroscopy magazine sat down with John Burgener of Burgener Research Inc. to discuss his career working with mass spectrometers, inductively coupled plasma (ICP), and developing the Burgener nebulizer.
In part 1 of our interview, Burgener discussed the origins of Burgener Research and his experience working with inductively coupled plasma (ICP) instrumentation.
In part 2 of our conversation with Burgener, he answers the following questions:
- What was the feedback that you received about your Heritage Lecture? (00:17–00:48)
- What advice would you give to those who are just beginning a career in ICP or spectroscopy in general? (00:48–02:15)
Measuring Microplastics in Remote and Pristine Environments
December 12th 2024Aleksandra "Sasha" Karapetrova and Win Cowger discuss their research using µ-FTIR spectroscopy and Open Specy software to investigate microplastic deposits in remote snow areas, shedding light on the long-range transport of microplastics.
The Fundamental Role of Advanced Hyphenated Techniques in Lithium-Ion Battery Research
December 4th 2024Spectroscopy spoke with Uwe Karst, a full professor at the University of Münster in the Institute of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, to discuss his research on hyphenated analytical techniques in battery research.
Mass Spectrometry for Forensic Analysis: An Interview with Glen Jackson
November 27th 2024As part of “The Future of Forensic Analysis” content series, Spectroscopy sat down with Glen P. Jackson of West Virginia University to talk about the historical development of mass spectrometry in forensic analysis.
