R.S. Jakubek et al., Calibration of Raman Bandwidths on the Scanning Habitable Environments with Raman and Luminescence for Organics and Chemicals (SHERLOC) Deep Ultraviolet Raman and Fluorescence Instrument Aboard the Perseverance Rover, Volume 79, Issue 6, June 2025, pp. 904–918.
Check out this interesting article on Ramen Spectroscopy!
Applications of Raman Spectroscopy in Pandemic Virology: A Comprehensive Review
New York / New Jersey Section of the Society for Applied Spectroscopy
Invited Seminar – May 21, 2026
12:00 – 1:00 PM EDT
Four Case Studies in NIR Spectroscopy and Chemometrics: Versatility and Robustness Across Diverse Analytical Applications
Dr. Mercedes Bertotto │ Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences / Vibralytics
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https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84518298417?pwd=XStbaPMa9S5wDyUz8yrMEpbBmyjqPM.1
ABSTRACT
In this talk, we present four recent applications of Near-infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy and Hyperspectral Imaging (HSI) combined with chemometrics for food and biological systems. Although the applications differ in objective, data structure, and analytical complexity, they all share the same underlying technological framework based on spectroscopy and multivariate data analysis.
The selected case studies cover a wide range of real-world problems: detection of animal by-products in bone ashes, prediction of fungal infection sensitivity in tomato sepals, estimation of macronutrient composition in fresh cheeses, and identification of adulteration in honey. Each study involves distinct datasets and modeling strategies tailored to the specific analytical challenge, ranging from classification to regression tasks.
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Mercedes Bertotto holds a Master’s degree in Food Science and Technology, as well as a Doctorate in Engineering from the University of Buenos Aires. She worked for 12 years at the National Reference Laboratory (SENASA, Argentina), where she was responsible for NIR spectroscopy and chemometric analysis. She later worked as a Researcher in Spectral Sensing and Chemometrics at Wageningen University & Research, focusing on hyperspectral imaging and advanced data analysis for food quality and safety. She currently serves as a Lecturer in Data Science at Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences and is the founder of Vibralytics, a consultancy specializing in spectroscopy and chemometrics.
Dr. Bertotto has participated in more than 15 international conferences, delivering oral presentations, invited lectures, and posters at major events such as ICNIRS. Her work has received international recognition, including the SENASA First Prize and the John Shenk Travel Award.
Our first quarterly virtual tour speaker webinar is now available as a recording!
Spectroscopic Characterization of Historic Fabrics and Fibers
Presenter: Dr. Mary Kate Donais – St. Anselm College
Fourth Virtual Student/Early Career SLAM
Thursday, April 9, 2026
12:00 pm ET
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We are thrilled to host the Fourth Annual Slam Event this Thursday, April 9 at 12:00 pm ET sponsored by the Coblentz Society and the Society for Applied Spectroscopy (SAS).
2026 Honorary & Emeritus Membership Award Announced
We are thrilled to announce the 2026 recipients of the Honorary Membership Award and Emeritus Membership Award.
2026 SAS Honorary Membership Award Recipients
The Honorary Membership Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Society for Applied Spectroscopy in recognition of significant contributions to the field of spectroscopy over a lifetime of work. Please join us in congratulating our 2026 recipients.
In case you missed it, don't forget to check out the March 2026 issue of the SAS Newsletter!
Did you know? Past issues of newsletters can be viewed here.
Fourth Virtual Student/Early Career SLAM
Thursday, April 9, 2026
12:00 pm ET
Register to Attend!
We are thrilled to host the Fourth Annual Slam Event on Thursday, April 9 at 12:00 pm ET. Speakers, titles and abstracts are locked-in and details will be forthcoming. The event will be a wonderful opportunity for our Student & Early Career Presenters to share a brief 3 minute talk with you about their research. We would love for you to attend to see what the next generation of leaders has been up to!
2026 Fellow Award Recipients
We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 SAS Fellow Award Recipients have been selected. The Fellows award was established to recognize individual members for their outstanding achievements in and contributions to the science, the profession, and the Society. Please join us in congratulating our 2026 Fellow Recipients.
The First Winner of the Peter Griffiths Award Is Announced!
The Peter Griffiths Award is named in honor of legendary Society for Applied Spectroscopy member, SAS President, and long serving Editor-in-Chief and Editor of Applied Spectroscopy, Professor Peter Griffiths. This annual award, consisting of a monetary honorarium, a plaque, and an SAS membership, is presented to the authors of the best paper published annually in Applied Spectroscopy Practica. Financial support from the Shimadzu Corporation, Peter Griffiths, and others will ensure the award’s longevity within the suite of impactful Society for Applied Spectroscopy awards for many years to come.
Dear SAS Members,
We are thrilled to announce applications for the 2026 Barbara Stull Graduate Student Award and the 2026 Undergraduate Award are now open through March 31, 2026. We encourage all eligible student to apply.
SAS Members,
Do you want to be featured in the SAS newsletter? The Early Career Interest Group (ECIG) member of the month is a fun and informal way for members to get to know one another beyond research papers and conference presentations. Participation is open to all career stages, not just early career!
If you would like to get involved, please reach out to the office for the survey link at [email protected].
Questions include:
Fourth Virtual Student/Early Career SLAM 2026
Thursday, April 9, 2026
@ 12 pm noon EST
