The American Chemical Society (ACS) Subdivision of Chromatography and Separations Chemistry sponsors two student poster awards annually, each with a $250 USD prize. In 2022, CerTech sponsored an Industrial Research & Development poster award, awarding €250 to the recipient.
2025
Multidimensional Poster Award 2025
Rick van den Hurk, University of Amsterdam (Pirok Laboratory)
Overcoming the modulation challenges in two-dimensional liquid chromatography
Poster Description
Recent research in two-dimensional liquid chromatography focuses on addressing solvent mismatch, a major challenge in method development. To mitigate solvent mismatch, various strategies have been developed that dilute the first-dimension effluent with a weaker solvent to promote retention. This study integrates theoretical and practical insights to achieve effective modulation in two-dimensional liquid chromatography.
Rick van den Hurk, University of Amsterdam (Pirok Laboratory)
Overcoming the modulation challenges in two-dimensional liquid chromatography
Poster Description
Recent research in two-dimensional liquid chromatography focuses on addressing solvent mismatch, a major challenge in method development. To mitigate solvent mismatch, various strategies have been developed that dilute the first-dimension effluent with a weaker solvent to promote retention. This study integrates theoretical and practical insights to achieve effective modulation in two-dimensional liquid chromatography.
Multidimensional Poster Award 2025
Thibault Massanet, University of Liege (Focant/Stefanuto Laboratory)
Breath sampling and patient considerations for clinical implementation: A comparative study
Poster Description
Thibault Massanet, University of Liege (Focant/Stefanuto Laboratory)
Breath sampling and patient considerations for clinical implementation: A comparative study
Poster Description
- This study compares three exhaled breath sampling methods (ReCIVA, Tedlar bags, and BioVoc) using the standardized Peppermint Initiative protocol to analyze washout curves of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) after peppermint oil ingestion. Samples were analysed through two-dimensional gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. This work assessed these sampling methods from an analytical perspective while also considering patient comfort. This protocol has enabled the launch of a multicentric study aimed at characterizing patients with systemic sclerosis coupled with interstitial lung disease, ensuring a balance between analytical rigor and clinical feasibility.
Awards History
Multidimensional Chromatography Poster Awards
Sponsored by the ACS Subdivision on Chromatography and Separations Chemistry
Industrial Research and Development Poster Award
Sponsored by CerTech
Sponsored by the ACS Subdivision on Chromatography and Separations Chemistry
- 2025: Thibaut Massenet (University of Liège) & Rick van den Hurk (University of Amsterdam)
- 2024: Elena Mosham (Cal State LA) & Daniela F. Gutiérrez-Muñoz (Arizona State University)
- 2023: Lina Mikaluinaite (University of Washington) & Liesa Verscheure (RIC Biologics)
- 2022: Emily Higgins Heppler (Arizona State University) & Alessia Arena (University of Messina)
- 2021: Caitlin Cain (University of Washington) & Devin Makey (University of Michigan)
Industrial Research and Development Poster Award
Sponsored by CerTech
- 2022: Laura McGregor (SepSolve Analytical)