Shedding Light on GC‑LUMA: Revolutionizing Trace Level Impurities Detection
Join us for an in‑depth exploration of GC‑LUMA technology as we blend the strengths of fast universal detection and enhanced selectivity with next‑generation, trace‑level sensitivity. You’ll discover how spectroscopy‑based detection paired with gas chromatography unlocks new possibilities across process control, pharmaceutical quality, and beyond.
Why Attend?
- See how “light” drives insight: Understand the absorption spectroscopy detection principle that gives GC‑LUMA its speed, selctivity and sensitivity.
- Go beyond parts‑per‑million: Learn strategies to achieve ppb–ppt detection limits for the most challenging analytes.
- Bridge theory and practice: Hear real‑world success stories on rapid screening and trace-level quantitation.
Whether you’re a laboratory scientist, process engineer, or a QA/QC lab manager, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to leverage GC‑LUMA’s unique capabilities—and stay ahead in GC analysis innovation.
Presenter: Rafael Acosta (LUMA Product Marketing Manager, VUV Analytics Inc.)
Rafael Acosta is an Analytical Chemist specializing in chromatography and associated detection techniques. With a career spanning over 17 years, Rafael has been at the forefront of analytical instrument and application development since 2006. His extensive experience has enabled him to collaborate with scientists and engineers across the globe, delivering innovative analytical solutions to clients in the food, pharmaceutical, environmental, petrochemical, and applied markets.
Presenter: Sam Whitmarsh (Director of Analytical Science and Digital Transformation, CatSci Ltd)
Sam has 20 years of R&D experience at AstraZeneca, BP, and CatSci. After completing his PhD at the University of Bristol, he held roles in analytical science at AstraZeneca, founded BP's UK mass spectrometry facility, and led the BP Global Analytical Science Network. Sam joined CatSci as head of scientific operations in 2020 and became Director of Analytical Science and Digital Transformation in 2022. Sam is a Royal Society of Chemistry Fellow serving with the Separation Science (SSG) and Chemical Information and Computer Applications (CICAG) interest groups.
Presenter: Sean Jameson (Sr VP Business Development, VUV Analytics)
Sean Jameson has more than 35 years of measurement science experience, specializing in optical and x-ray based technologies used for material characterization, yield engineering, process control and diagnostics.
He previously held technical and executive positions for capital equipment companies in the semiconductor industry including Jordan Valley Semiconductors, Metrosol and KLA-Tencor. In 2009, he co-founded VUV Analytics, Inc. to pioneer the use of lab-scale vacuum ultraviolet based technologies for the general analytical sciences. He was CEO of the firm from 2009 to 2015 and now serves as the Senior VP of Business Development. Sean received his BS degree in Physics from Texas State University in 1989 and remains an active member of the College of Science and Engineering Technology Advisory Committee.
Moderator: Daniela Cavagnino (Product Marketing Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
