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Particle characterization seminar Buchs

Particle characterization seminar Buchs

Advanced training

In the morning, lecture with theoretical aspects covering the fundamentals of light scattering with a particular emphasis on measurement quality and data interpretation.  

In the afternoon practical part on particle size determination using laser Diffraction and Dynamic Light Scattering. Get to know the basics of the measuring principle and sample preparation. You will have the possibility to test the instruments yourself (PSA 1190 LD) and (Litesizer 500) in small groups and discuss the results with our specialists. You are welcome to bring your own samples.

Qualifications: 

Ideally you already have fundamental knowledge in the basics of the measuring principle (light scattering) and sample preparation.

Topics:

  • Light Scattering Theory
  • Particle/Molecular Size Concepts
  • Laser Diffraction VS Dynamic Light Scattering
  • Data Interpretation
  • Experiments 

 

Dr. David Burnand, Dr. Viola Warter, Dr. Amir Zaim (English)

Target group: For everyone who would like to gain deeper knowledge in the understanding of data interpretation regarding light scattering measurement
Prerequisites: Background in analytical sciences

Program:

Venue: Buchs, Schweiz, Anton Paar Switzerland AG Pulverhausweg 13, 5033 Buchs AG
Number of participants: 15
Organizer: Dr. David Burnand
Costs: 750
End of registration: 26 Aug 2022

Contact person and registration:
Ms. Isabella Scheidegger
Tel.: +41(0)627451718
isabella.scheidegger[at]anton-paar.com

Dr. David Burnand

Dr. David Burnand born in 1985 in Lausanne studied chemical engineering at the Haute Ecole d’Ingénieurs et d’Architectes de Fribourg. He then moved to the University for a Master of Science in Chemistry and obtained his PhD in colloidal chemistry in 2018 from the Adolphe Merkle Institute with a thesis dedicated to the design and the characterization of polymer-coated nanoparticles for biomedical applications.

He decided to expand his knowledge in liquid chromatography and high-resolution mass spectrometry by doing an internship in the field of nutritional metabolomics at the Agroscope Bern-Liebefeld and did a postdoc in the same institute to investigate the interaction of milk products that contains man made nanomaterials and their influence on in vitro digestion model.

Dr. Viola Warter

Dr. Viola Warter born in 1982 graduated from the University of Heidelberg with a diploma degree in Geosciences in 2010. She then moved to the Royal Holloway University of London to perform her PhD in Geochemistry/Palaeoclimatology (2011 to 2016) with focus on LA-ICPMS trace element and isotope analysis. After completing her PhD, she worked as laboratory manager both in Geoscience and Pharmacy and returned to active research in the area of Geomicrobiology at the University of Tübingen (2017 - 2019).

Dr. Amir Zaim

Dr. Amir Zaim born in 1983 obtained his PhD in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Geneva in 2013 with a focus on synthesis and characterization of rare-earth scaffolds followed by obtaining his Master of Business Administration in 2019 to complement his scientific background with an understanding of market development. Since 2018, Dr. Zaim has joined Anton Paar Switzerland in developing the microwave synthesis and particle characterization instrument portfolio and is eager to share his passion for science and customer relationship to provide potential prospects with specific solution-driven solutions and services.