EMEA PFAS Online Summit 2025
We are pleased to invite you to join our Virtual PFAS Summit - Leading the Future of PFAS Analysis Together.
Top scientists and leading experts in the food and environmental sectors met at Waters European headquarter in France on October 21, to explore cutting-edge technologies, share insights, and shape the future of PFAS analytical science.
The event was fully recorded and we are now pleased to invite you to attend the Online version of the Summit to join in and be part of the PFAS Community: recordings of the panel discussion and highlights of the presentations will give you valuable insights from contract labs and academia on PFAS analysis – tackling regulatory compliance, analytical robustness, and future trends.
Learn how advanced workflows, harmonized standards, and emerging technologies are shaping the future of PFAS monitoring and compliance
Hot Topics:
- Regulatory Pressure EU and national frameworks are tightening PFAS monitoring
- Direct Injection LC-MS/MS for multi-residue and ultra-short chain PFAS in water
- Interlaboratory validation for PFAS quantification in food of plant origin
Innovative remediation technologies achieving >97% PFAS degradation in industrial wastewater - Future Priorities: Harmonization of methods, even lower detection limits, untargeted screening, and expanding PFAS lists in textiles, building materials, and air emissions
Who Should Attend?
- Analytical scientists, lab managers, and technical experts working in food safety, environmental monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
Not sure you can attend on November 19? Register today and watch the event on-demand at your convenience
Presenter: Anna Kärrman (Professor in Chemistry, Örebro Universitet - Sweden)
Anna Kärrman is a professor in chemistry at Örebro University, Sweden. She has studied PFAS since 2002 in Sweden, Japan, and the US within the field of analytical and environmental chemistry, focusing on analytical methods, distribution in the environment, sources, and human exposure. She was part in writing the technical guideline for PFAS determination under the EU Drinking Water Directive and provided input to the Soil Monitoring and Resilience Directive through several European and national research projects. Her main research agenda is to unravel the chemical identity of drivers of toxicity by seeking relevant and sensitive methods including non-targeted methodologies using mass spectrometry, and non-specific methods to determine group of compounds.
Presenter: Consolato Schiavone (Research Fellow, INRIM - Italy)
Dr.ConsolatoSchiavoneholds a PhD in Metrology and is a Research Fellow at INRIM (National Metrology Institute of Italy). He works within the PhysicalChemistry and Nanotechnology Program, part of the Division of Quantum Metrology and Nanotechnologies. His research focus ischemical analysis with metrological approaches for food quality and safety. He spent six months, as a professional delegate, at the European Union reference laboratory for persistent organic pollutants 'EURL-POPs' in Freiburg (Germany), deepening his knowledge on the development of methods for the analysis ofcontaminants in plant matrices at theconcentrations required by new regulations.
Presenter: Jenny Davies (Technical Director, Element Materials Technology)
Jenny has a strong background in environmental analysis. She started her journey nearly 20 years ago in a contract environmental laboratory working in various positions from Laboratory Technician to Lab Manager, managing multiple teams and sites. Recently Jenny worked at Waters as a Principal Applications Chemist in the European demo lab, based in Wilmslow. Now she is back at Element filling in the position of the Technical Director. Having experienced many busy laboratories where productivity is paramount, Jenny understands the importance of having robust, simple methods ideal to be carried out efficiently across multiple sites. She specialises in Persistent Organic Pollutants with a focus on environmental samples in soil, water and air.
Presenter: Mickaël Nicolas (Scientific Director, Carso Group - France)
Presenter: Caroline Dufour (Laboratory Engineer – HPLC Service, Carso Group - France)
Presenter: Nina Huynh (Organic Analysis R&D Engineer, Ineris - France)
Nina HUYNH holds a PhD in Sciences and environmental techniques and a chemical engineering degree. She is working at Ineris since 2022 as an R&D engineer where her main tasks consist in: (i) the development of targeted and non-targeted analyses performed with high-resolution mass spectrometers and its combination to bioassay, (ii) the development and validation of targeted analysis methods using tandem mass spectrometry for the quantification of organic pollutants in environmental compartment (water, air, soil), (iii) the participation in French and European research and study programs aimed for a better characterization of chemical pollutants in the environment.
Presenter: Roman Lyubimenko (Lead Water Analyst / Deputy Head of Process & Analytics Dept., Oxyle - Switzerland)
Roman Lyubimenkosuccessfully defended his PhD in Chemical Engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. Since 2022, he is employed at Oxyle AG, a Swiss cleantech startup that has developed a destruction technology for hazardous PFAS also known as "forever chemicals”.His responsibilities include:i) acting as a Subject Matter Expert in water quality and PFAS analysis in environmental samples;ii) ensuring the smooth running of the analytical laboratory; andiii) leading and mentoring laboratory staff.In today’s talk, he will discuss advances and challenges of PFAS analysis in environmental samples for remediation projects, highlighting the use of user-defined LC-MS methods in a high throughput analytical lab.
Presenter: Stephan Lebertz (Operational Laboratory Manager, SGS Institut Fresenius GmbH)
Chemical Engeneering HS Fresenius - Fokus Analytical Chemistry
Since 2010 Specialist for traceanalysis of emerging contaminants at SGS INSTITUT FRESENIUS GmbH
Part of DIN working groups
As beeing responsible for a interdisciplinary Laboratory focussing into the transfer of emerging topics into other matrix-groups.
Presenter: Sara Beverly (Principal Sales Application Chemist, Waters)
In her current position, Sara is a Principal Sales Application Chemist specializing in food and environmental LC-MS/MS based applications within the Waters UK and Ireland demo laboratory. Sara has worked in F&E analysis with various research interests including the development of both multi-residue HRMS screening and targeted LC/GC MS based methods for the past 25 years in both the government and private sectors. Prior to joining Waters Sara was employed as a Lead Scientist at the Food and Environment Research Agency (FERA, Defra, UK) for 14 years. Sara has participated in EU Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) audit inspections, was an expert on behalf of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and a member of the EuroResidue conference scientific committee.
Presenter: Claudia Rathmann (Principal F&E Market Development Manager, Waters Corporation)
Experienced and passionate analytical science professional with over 20 years of technical and strategic expertise in food and environmental applications. Currently serving as Principal Market Development Manager at Waters Corporation, Claudia specializes in connecting customers with product management to deliver innovative solutions for complex analytical challenges. With a strong scientific foundation and a proven track record in both technical and marketing roles, Claudia bridges the gap between customer needs and product innovation across the EMEA region.
Presenter: Janitha De-Alwis (JD) (Principal F&E Market Development Manager, Waters Corporation)
Janitha De-Alwis (known as JD) is an applications chemist in the European demo lab, based in Wilmslow, UK. His main role focuses on application development work for the food and environmental sector. JD takes great pride in speaking to, and advising, many food and environmental customers. His position requires him to be reactive and proactive to the changes in the food industry, such as changing regulations, topical issues and food safety risks.
