Analyzing Consumer Products for PFAS: New Method Development
Learn how to test nonvolatile and semi-volatile PFAS compounds in consumer products by LC-MS/MS as outlined in a method being standardized by ASTM.
We will host a Q&A session after the presentation to address any questions or comments.
Presenter: Om Shrestha (Senior Research Scientist, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments)
Om Shrestha is a highly skilled and results-driven Senior Research Scientist with extensive expertise in analytical method development, optimization, and analysis. With a proven track record in delivering exceptional technical support, Om is dedicated to advancing cutting-edge analytical techniques and ensuring compliance with industry standards. In his current role as Senior Application Scientist at Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Om specializes in PFAS analysis and method development using Shimadzu LCMS, with a comprehensive understanding of methods to support regulatory frameworks such as EPA 533, 537, and 1633. He excels in leading complex projects, troubleshooting instrumentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer and market demands.
Presenter: Ruth Marfil-Vega, PhD (Sr Market Manager – Environmental, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments)Dr. Ruth Marfil-Vega has 20 years of expertise in environmental chemistry and engineering in the US and Europe. She has worked with the EPA and the utilities industry to design and execute comprehensive solutions for addressing new environmental and water quality issues, including PFAS, regulated and unregulated DBPs, and other emerging contaminants. Since Ruth joined Shimadzu five years ago, she has continued to work with environmental stakeholders to ensure that analytical instrumentation and workflows support their success. She earned a BSc in Chemistry from the University of Valladolid (Spain) and a PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering from the University of Cincinnati.
PFAS in Focus
Welcome to PFAS in Focus, a comprehensive and exclusive webinar series sponsored by Shimadzu, covering the basics and beyond about the analysis of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the environment.
Join our experts, live or on-demand after the original air date, to demystify the challenges of PFAS analysis and gain the insights you need to:
- Manage PFAS contamination in your laboratory.
- Master standardized methods for PFAS testing.
- Discover new analytical workflows to maximize the performance of your LC-MS/MS for PFAS analysis.
Who should attend:
- Environmental industry professionals and academics currently working on PFAS analysis or looking to establish the application in their labs.
- Representatives from drinking and wastewater utilities.
- LC–MS users from any field interested in expanding their applications to include PFAS testing.
