Jerome Workman

Functional neuroimaging technology has made significant strides in understanding brain activity. However, most traditional devices are bulky and expensive, limiting use to laboratory environments. Addressing this gap, researchers from Vanderbilt University and Stanford University School of Medicine have unveiled a leading-edge low-cost, wearable fNIRS headband system that is fully integrated and wireless, allowing for brain monitoring in everyday settings (1). Functional near-infrared spectro…

Abstract Spectroscopic analytical techniques are crucial for the analysis of environmental samples. This review emphasizes the latest advancements in several key spectroscopic methods, including atomic, vibrational, molecular, electronic, and X-ray techniques. The applications of these analytical methods in detecting contaminants and other environmental applications are thoroughly discussed. Introduction Spectroscopic analytical techniques are vital in environmental sciences, offering power…

Recent technological advancements in optoelectronics have enabled the development of wearable and high-density functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and diffuse optical tomography (DOT) technologies. These innovations promise to revolutionize the field of neuroscience by allowing functional neuroimaging of the human cortex with a resolution comparable to fMRI, applicable in almost any environment and population. An article published in the SPIE Digital Library by Ernesto E. Vidal-Rosa…

The NESAS and SAS Lester W. Strock Award Symposium was held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, from 1:30 PM - 3:10 PM in Room Cascade 1, to celebrate the contributions of Prof. Maria Montes-Bayón to the field of analytical atomic spectrochemistry. The Lester W. Strock Award, presented by the New England Section of the Society of Applied Spectroscopy, honors substantive research and applications in analytical atomic spectrochemistry in the areas of earth science, life sciences, or stellar and cosmic…

The AES (Electrophoresis Society) Mid-Career Award recognizes exceptional contributions to the field of electrophoresis, microfluidics, and related areas by an individual who is currently in the middle of their career. The 2023 award session will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 from 1:30 PM - 3:10 PM in Room Sierra 5 to recognize the work of Robbyn K. Anand, who is the Suresh Faculty Fellow and Carlyle G. Caldwell Endowed Chair in Chemistry at Iowa State University. Her group has develop…

A recent study, using laser-based Raman spectroscopy, published in Scientific Reports by Petra Dariz and Thomas Schmid from the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM) in Berlin, Germany, delves into the complexities of Roman Egyptian blue pigment, revealing its production, composition, and historical significance. Raman Spectroscopy Reveals Ancient History Egyptian blue, a vivid blue pigment widely used during the Roman Empire, has captivated researchers for centuries due t…

Lu Wei of the California Institute of Technology, the 2022 winner of the Emerging Leader in Molecular Spectroscopy Award, is applying stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) microscopy for bioanalysis, spectroscopy-informed design of vibrational imaging probes, and sample-engineering strategies.