Jerome Workman

Boston

Executive Editor at Spectroscopy

Executive Editor at LCGC Chromatography Online

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Articles

Wearable fNIRS Sensor Tracks Cognitive Fatigue in Real Time

1 week ago | spectroscopyonline.com | Jerome Workman

Wearable Sensor Brings Brain Monitoring Out of the LabIn a leap forward for portable neuroscience and real-time cognitive tracking, a team of engineers has unveiled a wearable wireless system that uses near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) to monitor brain activity linked to cognitive fatigue.
Real-Time Health Monitoring Using Smart Wearable Spectroscopy Sensors With AI

1 week ago | spectroscopyonline.com | Jerome Workman

Imagine a world where your shirt tracks your vital signs, your watch detects early signs of disease, and your smartphone alerts your doctor before symptoms even appear. This is no longer science fiction. In a recent review published in Advanced Materials, a team of international researchers presents an in-depth analysis of how intelligent wearable sensors—enhanced by smart materials and artificial intelligence (AI)—are poised to change global healthcare systems in a dramatic way (1,2).
The Rise of Smart Skin Using AI-Powered SERS Wearable Sensors for Real-Time Health Monitoring

1 week ago | spectroscopyonline.com | Jerome Workman

Wearable Health Monitoring Through SweatWearable health sensors are undergoing a transformative shift, thanks to the integration of advanced spectroscopic techniques like surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) (1,2). A recent review titled “Trends and Advances in Wearable Plasmonic Sensors Utilizing Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS): A Comprehensive Review” in Sensors by Svetlana N. Khonina and Nikolay L.
Exploring Mars with Light: S. Michael Angel on the SuperCam Instrument

2 weeks ago | spectroscopyonline.com | Jerome Workman

S. Michael Angel, a leading expert in laser-based spectroscopy, was involved as a consultant with the technical team that designed and developed the rover instrument SuperCam, one of the most advanced instruments aboard NASA’s Perseverance Mars rover. SuperCam combines multiple technologies—including laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS), Raman spectroscopy, and infrared (IR) spectroscopy—to explore the Martian surface remotely.
AI and Satellite Spectroscopy Team Up to Monitor Urban River Pollution in China

2 weeks ago | spectroscopyonline.com | Jerome Workman

In a significant advancement for environmental monitoring, researchers in China have developed a novel approach for assessing water pollution in urban rivers by fusing satellite data, land use patterns, weather variables, and machine learning models.
How Satellite-Based Spectroscopy is Transforming Inland Water Quality Monitoring

2 weeks ago | spectroscopyonline.com | Jerome Workman

Satellites Take the Lead in Water Quality SurveillanceInland water bodies like lakes, rivers, and reservoirs are vital to both ecosystems and human societies. Yet, industrial discharge, agricultural runoff, and weather have significantly deteriorated their quality. In response, a team of Chinese researchers has conducted a comprehensive review of recent advancements in using remote sensing for inland water monitoring, published in the journal Remote Sensing (1).
LIBS Illuminates the Hidden Health Risks of Indoor Welding and Soldering

3 weeks ago | spectroscopyonline.com | Jerome Workman

A Breath of Fresh (or Not So Fresh) AirAs electronics manufacturing, repair, and small-scale welding become more common in indoor environments, the need to monitor what’s really in the air we breathe has never been more pressing. Recent studies by scientists in China shine a literal laser on the microscopic dangers floating in these enclosed spaces, particularly focusing on pollutants emitted during soldering and welding activities.
Smarter Sensors, Cleaner Earth Using AI and IoT for Pollution Monitoring

3 weeks ago | spectroscopyonline.com | Jerome Workman

Pollution is one of the greatest environmental threats of our time, but a wave of smart technologies is changing how we monitor and manage it. In a review paper published in Frontiers in Environmental Science, an international team of researchers has outlined how sensors, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and Internet of Things (IoT) devices are being used for environmental pollution monitoring.
High-Speed Laser MS for Precise, Prep-Free Environmental Particle Tracking

3 weeks ago | spectroscopyonline.com | Jerome Workman

Tracking airborne pollutants is a scientific and regulatory priority, given their impact on public health and the environment. Traditional techniques for analyzing particulate matter (PM) can be slow and require labor-intensive preparation.
Karl Norris: A Pioneer in Optical Measurements and Near-Infrared Spectroscopy, Part II

3 weeks ago | spectroscopyonline.com | Jerome Workman

Part II of this "Icons of Spectroscopy" series continues the story of Karl H. Norris by examining the depth and breadth of his scientific legacy. This article highlights Norris’ most influential publications, patents, and technical achievements that have left an enduring mark on the field of near-infrared spectroscopy.