Senior Applications Scientist
ThermoFisher Scientific, USA
This session is designed for scientists and laboratory professionals who are new to FT-IR or FT-NIR spectroscopy, as well as experienced spectroscopists interested in expanding their understanding of alternative sampling techniques, IR microscopy, and complementary infrared analytical approaches.
Infrared spectroscopy offers a versatile range of analytical approaches for material identification, characterization, and quantitative analysis. This session will introduce the fundamentals of FT-IR and FT-NIR spectroscopy while focusing on practical considerations for selecting the appropriate technique and sampling approach for different analytical challenges. Attendees will explore common FT-IR sampling techniques and representative applications, along with the use of IR microscopy for the analysis of small particles, defects, contaminants, and other microscale samples. The session will also introduce FT-NIR spectroscopy, compare common NIR sampling approaches, and highlight applications where NIR can provide rapid, non-destructive analytical measurements. Through practical examples, attendees will gain a better understanding of the capabilities of FT-IR, FT-NIR, and IR microscopy and how to select the appropriate technique for their analytical needs.
Ryan Smith is a Senior Applications Scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific specializing in FT-IR and FT-NIR spectroscopy. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Iowa, where his research focused on the use of terahertz time-domain spectroscopy for quantitative vapor analysis. Ryan has extensive experience developing qualitative and quantitative methods using near-infrared, midinfrared, and Raman spectroscopy, with experience spanning R&D, applications development, and technical sales support.
Raman Applications Scientist
ThermoFisher Scientific, USA
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This session is designed for scientists and laboratory professionals who are new to Raman spectroscopy and microscopy, as well as experienced Raman users interested in expanding their understanding of confocal microscopy, Raman imaging, and alternative approaches to microscopic material characterization.
Raman spectroscopy is a powerful, non-destructive analytical technique for material identification, characterization, and microscopic analysis. This session will introduce the fundamentals of Raman spectroscopy while focusing on practical considerations for applying Raman microscopy to a variety of analytical challenges. Attendees will explore the principles of dispersive and confocal Raman microscopy, including how instrumental and experimental parameters influence spectral and spatial information. The session will also highlight Raman imaging and representative applications demonstrating how chemical and spatial information can be combined to characterize complex samples and materials. Through practical examples, attendees will gain a better understanding of the capabilities of Raman spectroscopy and microscopy, and how modern instrumentation and software can be used to efficiently collect, visualize, and interpret Raman data.
Matt is a Raman Applications Scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific specializing in Raman spectroscopy and microscopy. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Washington State University, where his research focused on the ferroelectric properties of two-dimensional semiconductor materials. His expertise in vibrational spectroscopy expanding during his time as a visiting researcher at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, where he investigated semiconductor materials using tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. His experience provides a strong foundation in applying advanced Raman techniques to materials characterization and microscopic analysis.