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Michael J. Tessalone Science Group Publisher, mtessalone@advanstar.com
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David Walsh Editor-in-Chief, david.walsh@advanstar.com
Patrick Kempf Managing Editor, LCGC, pkempf@advanstar.com
Helen A. Castro Managing Editor, Spectroscopy, hcastro@advanstar.com
Megan Evans Assistant Editor, LCGC, mevans@advanstar.com
Stephen A. Brown Group Technical Editor, sbrown@advanstar.com
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Sharon Ripkin Marketing Director, sripkin@advanstar.com
Anne Young Marketing Manager, ayoung@advanstar.com
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Barry Gilbert Permissions, bgilbert@advanstar.com
Lisa Johnson Production Director, ljohnson@advanstar.com
Rhonda Rychlak Production Manager, rrychlak@advanstar.com
Peggy Olson Circulation Manager, polson@advanstar.com
Erik McCort Assistant Circulation Manager, emccort@advanstar.com
Joseph Loggia President and Chief Executive Officer
Ted Alpert Executive Vice-President, Finance, and Chief Financial Officer
R. Steve Morris Executive Vice-President, Life Sciences Group
Tony Calanca Executive Vice-President, Exhibitions
Chris DeMoulin Executive Vice-President, Fashion Group
Danny Phillips Executive Vice-President, Powersports, Veterinary & Dental Group
Eric I. Lisman Executive Vice-President, Corporate Development
J. Vaughn Vice-President, Information Technology
Mike Alic Vice-President, Electronic Media Group
Francis Heid Vice-President, Media Operations
Nancy Nugent Vice-President, Human Resources
Georgiann DeCenzo Executive Vice-President, Market Development, Europe & Licensing Group
Ward D. Hewins Vice-President, General Counsel
David C. Esola Vice-President, General Manager, Pharmaceutical/Science Group
Best of the Week: Microplastic Pollution, Previewing the AAFS Conference, Next-Gen IR Sensors
February 21st 2025Top articles published this week include an interview that provides insight into how marine monitoring can improve mitigation of plastic pollution, coverage of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) conference, and an article about next-generation infrared (IR) sensors.
Can Fluorescence Spectroscopy Evaluate Soil Dissolved Organic Matter Dynamics?
February 20th 2025A new study published in Chemical Engineering Journal by researchers from Northeast Agricultural University in China reveals that biochar aging, influenced by environmental factors like UV exposure and wet-dry cycles, alters dissolved organic matter composition and affects its effectiveness in remediating cadmium-contaminated soil.
Next-Generation Infrared Sensors: Innovations in Semiconductor Materials and Applications
February 19th 2025A recent study provides an in-depth overview of the latest advancements in infrared (IR) semiconductor sensor technology, highlighting new materials, enhanced detection capabilities, and expanding applications across industrial, medical, security, and environmental fields. The research explores how quantum dots, graphene, and novel nanomaterials are revolutionizing IR detection, paving the way for more efficient and versatile sensor systems.