The I.M. Kolthoff Award is given annually to deserving undergraduates who have done undergraduate research in the field of analytical chemistry, broadly defined, in celebration of the life and accomplishments of the late Professor Izaak Maurits Kolthoff, viewed by many as the father of modern analytical chemistry.
Joshua Davis, Rowan University
Joshua is a senior chemistry major from Swedesboro, NJ. His research interests as a member of the Grinias Research Lab include instrument miniaturization and microfluidics. Josh’s project focuses on reducing the size and cost of pumping mechanisms for microfabricated analytical devices. He is employing these flow systems in 3D printed analytical devices designed to monitor Pseudomonas Aeruginosa bacterial growth. Josh plans on pursuing graduate studies in analytical chemistry after he graduates from Rowan University. Learn more about Josh’s research by visiting his poster at Pittcon!
Johan Farfan, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
Johan is a senior chemistry major from Ica, Peru. His research interests as a member of the Chemistry and Nanoplasmonics Research Lab include the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials and their applications in sensing technology and chemical analysis. He took advantage of the optical properties of gold nanoparticles to develop an affordable and accessible paper-based substrate for rapid analyte detection of traces of rhodamine B and carmine by Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS), that could be used in the analysis of cultural heritage material and in the food industry. Johan plans to continue working in this field and to apply to grad school after he graduates from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP). Learn more about Johan’s research by visiting his poster at the ACS spring meeting!
Mitchell Kim-Fu, Creighton University
Mitchell is a senior chemistry major from Hawaii. Currently his research investigates the oxidation of wine in the Dobberpuhl Research Lab. His current projects focus on quantifying free sulfite concentrations over time using potentiometry and investigating the equilibria between bound and free sulfites in the wine matrix. Mitchell plans on pursuing graduate studies in analytical chemistry after graduating from Creighton University. Learn more about Mitchell’s research by visiting his poster at Pittcon!
