The ACS Division of Analytical Chemistry Award for Young Investigators in Separation Science
Sunday, March 8, 2026 1:30 PM to 4:40 PM · 3 hr. 10 min. (America/Chicago)
Room 221A
Award
Bioanalytical & Life Science
Information
This symposium will celebrate the recipient of the 2026 Satinder Ahuja Award for Young Investigators in Separation Science, an award established to recognize and promote the work of early-career scientists who have demonstrated exceptional contributions to the advancement of separation science. Named in honor of Dr. Satinder Ahuja—renowned for his pioneering work in chromatographic techniques- the award highlights innovative research that pushes the boundaries of analytical separation technologies in both fundamental and applied contexts. The symposium will feature a keynote lecture by the awardee, Dr. Justin Godinho, showcasing their scientific achievements and vision for the future of separation science. Additional 4 invited speakers will include prominent researchers from academia and industry whose work complements or builds upon the awardee’s contributions. The session will provide a dynamic forum to exchange ideas, celebrate emerging talent, and reflect on the evolving landscape of separation science.
Session or Presentation
Session
Session Number
AW-04-00
Application
Drug Discovery/Design
Methodology
Liquid Chromatography/LCMS
Primary Focus
Methodology
Morning or Afternoon
Afternoon
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Presentations
Increasing Separation Efficiency and Speed
Sunday, March 8, 2026 1:40 PM to 2:20 PM
Room 221A
Justin Godinho · GSK
Innovations in Chromatographic Analysis of Biopharmaceutical Compounds
Sunday, March 8, 2026 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM
Room 221A
James Grinias · Rowan University
Hybrid Large-Pore Superficially Porous Particles for High-Performance Nucleic Acid Separations
Sunday, March 8, 2026 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Room 221A
Barry Boyes · Advanced Materials Technology
Physico-Chemical Properties of Waterpipe Tobacco Smoke and Influential Variables
Sunday, March 8, 2026 3:40 PM to 4:10 PM
Room 221A
Cindy Hauser · Davidson College
Does Particle Size Distribution Matter in Speed and Resolution of Liquid Chromatography Columns?
Sunday, March 8, 2026 4:10 PM to 4:40 PM
Room 221A
Fabrice Gritti · Waters Corporation

