2024 Winter Conference on
Plasma Spectrochemistry
Call for Abstracts and Titles
Preliminary titles and abstracts (50 words) are solicited on
original plasma spectrochemical research, methods and applications. A submission form is available on page 19. The title
and abstract submission deadline is July 21, 2023. Accepted
titles will be acknowledged in August and assigned program
times, and final abstracts will be due October 20, 2023. An
abstract processing fee ($50) will be waived for on-time
submissions, and a post-deadline processing fee penalty will
be added for late submissions. Symposium topics include thefollowing, and papers covering other plasma-related topics
are encouraged:
Symposia on Trace Elements, Stable Isotope, andElemental Speciation Analyses• Biological Imaging and Speciation Analyses• Certified Reference Materials, Quality Control, Metrology• Chemicals, Pure Reagents, Ultrapure Water• Clinical Biomonitoring, Imaging, and Mass Cytometry• Earth, Marine, and Geological Sciences• Environmental, Agricultural, and Food Sciences• Fundamental Processes, Basic Studies• Petroleum Materials, Products, and Organic Solvents• Pharmaceutical, Supplements, Nutraceutical Analysis• Plasma Instrumentation, Sample Presentation• Provenance, Authentication, Source Origin, Forensics• Radioisotopes and Nuclear Materials Analyses• Semiconductor Materials Analyses• Solids, Surfaces, Interfaces, and Nanomaterials
Symposium Topics• Elemental speciation and speciation sample preparation• Excitation mechanisms and plasma phenomena• Flow injection and fractionation spectrochemical analysis• Glow discharge atomic and mass spectrometry• Inductively coupled plasma atomic and mass spectrometry• Laser ablation and induced breakdown spectrometry• Microwave atomic and mass spectrometry• Micronebulization systems, microplasma systems• Plasma chromatographic detectors, combined systems• Plasma instrumentation, automation, detectors, spectrometers, and software innovations• Sample introduction, transport phenomena, and modeling• Sample preparation, treatment, and automation; high-purity
materials, and quality assurance• Spectrochemical chemometrics, AI, and expert systems• Spectroscopic standards, reference materials, and databases• Stable isotope analyses and applications
Abstracts and titles for the Workshop on New Plasma
Instrumentation (Tuesday, January 16) from manufacturesand vendors also will be accepted with the same guidelines asconference presentations. A $00 registration fee is requiredfor Workshop speakers.

Program Outline Example
Monday, January 15, 2024
8:00 Opening and Welcome
1. Sample Introduction and Transport Phenomena
8:05 (PL1) Plenary Lecture
9:00 (IL1) Invited Lecture
9:30 (IL2) Invited Lecture

1:00
1:30
5:30
6:30

2. Nanomaterial Analysis and Characterization(IL3) Invited Lecture(IL4) Invited Lecture(HL1) Heritage Lecture
Exhibition Opening and Social Mixer

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
3. Laser Assisted Plasma Spectrochemistry
8:00 (PL2) Plenary Lecture
9:00 (IL5) Invited Lecture
9:30 (IL6) Invited Lecture
4. Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
1:00 (IL7) Invited Lecture
1:30 (IL8) Invited Lecture3 - 6:30 Poster Session
3:15 - 5:15 (WS1) Workshop New Plasma Instrumentation
5:30 (HL2) Heritage Lecture
6:30 Social Mixer

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
5. Fundamentals, Instrumentation, and Mechanisms
8:00 (PL3) Plenary Lecture
9:00 (IL9) Invited Lecture
9:30 (IL10) Invited Lecture
6. Novel Plasma Instrumentation, Advanced Plasma
Detectors, and Microplasma Systems
1:00 (IL11) Invited Lecture
1:30 (IL12) Invited Lecture3 - 6:30 Poster Session
3:15 - 5:15 (WS2) Workshop Speciation Methodology
5:30 (HL3) Heritage Lecture
6:30 Social Mixer

Thursday, January 18, 2024
7. Elemental Speciation, Metallomics
8:00 (PL4) Plenary Lecture
9:00 (IL13) Invited Lecture
9:30 (IL14) Invited Lecture

8. Imaging Plasma Mass Spectrometry
and Biodistribution Analysis
1:00 (IL15) Invited Lecture
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1:30 (IL16) Invited Lecture3 - 6:30 Poster Session
3:15 - 5:15 (WS3) Workshop Biological, Clinical Analysis
5:30 (HL4) Heritage Lecture
7:00 Conference Dinner

Friday, January 19, 2024
9. Atmospheric, Environmental, Bioecological Sciences
8:00 (PL5) Plenary Lecture
9:00 (IL17) Invited Lecture
9:30 (IL18) Invited Lecture
10. Stable Isotope and Forensics Analyses
1:00 (IL19) Invited Lecture
1:30 (IL20) Invited Lecture3 - 6:30 Poster Session
3:15 - 5:15 (WS4) Workshop Stable Isotope Methodology
5:30 (HL5) Heritage Lecture6:30 Social Mixer

Saturday, January 20, 2024
11. Earth, Marine, and Geological Sciences
8:00 (PL6) Plenary Lecture
9:00 (IL21) Invited Lecture
9:30 (IL22) Invited Lecture
12. Advanced Materials, Surfaces, and Interfaces
Petroleum and Semiconductor Materials
1:00 (HL6) Heritage Lecture
2:00 (IL23) Invited Lecture
2:30 (IL24) Invited Lecture
6:30 Conference Closing

Conference Travel and Registration Grants
The Winter Conference sponsor, the ICP Information
Newsletter Inc., is a tax-exempt philanthropic organizationthat will offer Conference Travel and Registration Grants tostudents and international scientists, who wish to present
recent research results at the 2024 Winter Conference. This
grant program is supported by fund raising and donations
from individuals and corporate sponsors, and no Conference
registration fees are used. Tax-deductible gifts for thesegrants are solicited, and donations can be made with registration (see Registration form) or directly at any time. Travel andRegistration Grant rules and application forms can be obtained from the Conference chairman.

Book Travel and Hotel Early
Tucson is a very popular Winter holiday destination, andairline flights, hotels and other reservations often are booked
well in advance. We recommend that you make your hotel,
travel, and conference arrangements as early as possible totake advantage of early bird rates. For assistance with hotelarrangements at El Conquistador Tucson, contact Mr. Steve
Lepow at memeetingplanners@gmail.com. He also has obtained conference discounts for airport shuttles.

Heritage Lectures
Six Heritage Lectures will be presented by distinguishedscientists and investigators, who have contributed significantly
to the development of plasma spectrochemistry and will address critical development areas in sample introduction, instrumentation, elemental speciation, plasma source mass spectrometry, and novel software and hardware.
The Heritage Lecture series was initiated at the 2010 WinterConference, and the following Heritage lectures have beenpresented:
2022 Winter Conference
Rambling ThroughPlasma Spectrometryfor Fundamental,
Environmental and Societal Challenges: A Fascinating
Journey, Olivier Donard, LCABIE-IPREM, France
The Arsenic Enigma Probed Through Plasma Spectrochemistry, Kevin Francesconi, University of Graz
From ICP Emission to Mass Spectrometry and Isotope
Ratio Measurements, Naoki Furuta, Chuo University
Navigating the Twists and Turns of the Evolving Field ofPlasma Spectrochemical Analysis as an Academic
Scientist, Paul B. Farnsworth, Brigham Young University
An Exploration Geologist’s Foray into Plasma Spectrochemistry, Simon Jackson, Geological Survey of Canada
2020 Winter Conference
Being Lucky, Gary M. Hieftje, Indiana University
Mirabile Dietu: Isotope Measurements as a Truth Serum,
Michael Ketterer, Northern Arizona University
From Pyramids to Plasma - The Heritage of Analytical
Chemistry in Africa, Rob McCrindle, Tshwane University,
South Africa
Open Box Before Eating Pizza - A Relevant Perspective,
Richard E. Russo, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
From There to Here to Another (There and Back Again),
Scott D. Tanner, Canada
2018 Winter Conference
Reflections on Decisions Made: Ultratrace Elemental
Analysis, Ralph Sturgeon, National Research Council of
CanadaLifelong Learning, Norbert Jakubowski, BAM - Federal
Institute for Materials Research, and Testing Division
Science According to Calvin & Hobbes, David Koppenaal,
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
An Academic Life Exploring the Increasing Complexity ofMatter with Atomic Spectrometry, Alfredo Sanz-Medel,
University of Oviedo
AJourneyin the Life of a Practical Atomic Spectroscopist,
Isaac (Joe) Brenner, Brenner Scientific2016 Winter Conference
Tools of the Trade — From Flow Injection to Laser
Ablation, Alan G. Cox and Cameron McLeod, University ofSheffield
The Boundary Conditions for Scientific Research, Kay
Niemax, Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing
49 Years of Atomic Spectroscopy — From Nebulizers toDetectors — Time Marches On, M. Bonner Denton,
University of Arizona
Innovative Research on PlasmaSpectrochemical Methods
for Solving Analytical Problems, José A.C. Broekaert,
University of Hamburg

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ICP-MS From the Eye of a Beholder Part II, Robert S. Houk,
Iowa State University
2014 Winter Conference:
Back to the Future, BarryL. Sharp, Loughborough University
Lasers at Work in Atomic Spectroscopy: A Long Flamingand Sparking Combination of Diagnostic and Analytical
Aspects, Nicoló Omenetto, University of Florida
High Power or Low Power; Reflections on a Plasma
Spectrochemical Controversy and Some Professional
Lessons Learnt, Les Ebdon, University of Bedfordshire
Make Big Plans - Aim High in Hope and Work, Michael J.
Collins, CEM Corporation
Observations on Commercial Analytical Instrumentation
Development, Andrew T. Zander, Torrance, CaliforniaSpectroscopic Imaging: ASpatial Odyssey, FreddyAdams,
University of Antwerp
2012 Winter Conference:
The Paradigm Change of the Instrumental Revolution. Leode Galan, Schiedam, The Netherlands
Scientific Research: Creativity and Discovery. Chris Enke,
University of New Mexico
Paradigm Shifts in Analytical Plasma Spectrometry. GaryHorlick, University of Alberta
Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry: APersonal Odyssey, Trials, Tribulations, Problems, andSuccesses. Henry Longerich, Memorial University ofNewfoundland
Flow Injection Analysis -- From Beaker to Microfluidics.
Jaromir (Jarda) Ruzicka, University of Hawaii, Manoa
SpectrochromatographyElementalSpeciation,Retrospect,
Perspective and Prospects. Peter C. Uden, University of
Massachusetts,Amherst
2010 Winter Conference:
From Academic Research to Real World Problems (andVice Versa), Jean-Michel Mermet, Tramoyes, France
Over 50 Years of Atomic Spectroscopy, James D.
Winefordner, University of Florida, GainesvilleSome Memories of 20 Years Development and Applicationof ICP Emission Spectrometry, Knut D. Ohls, Erding,Germany
Isotope Ratio Measurements: Highlights, Pitfalls,
Frustrations — 40 Years of Experience in the Field, Klaus
G. Heumann, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
Thirty-Seven Years of Plasma Spectrochemistry at FDA’s
ElementalAnalysisResearch/ForensicChemistryCenter,
Fred L. Fricke, US Food and Drug Administration
The Glow Discharge: A Splendidly Versatile Source,
Willard W. Harrison, University of Florida, Gainesvillenew fields of use for plasma spectrochemistry.
At the 2024 Winter Conference two awards will be presented to scientists who have made noteworthy contributions
to the field of plasma spectrochemistry as judged by aninternational selection committee. One award is for a seniorscientist, and the second award will be for a young scientist,
who will be no older than 45 years at the time the award isannounced. Thermo Fisher Scientific invites scientists worldwidetosubmittheirapplications fortheseawards.For informationand details, visit www.thermoscientific.com/wpcaward. Documentation can be submitted to wpc.award@thermofisher.com.
Thermo Fisher Scientific will present the awards at the 2024
Winter Conference. In addition to having his/her contributions
to the field recognized by the scientific community and theindustry, the selected scientists will also receive a $5000 prize,a certificate, and trophy during the award ceremony.
The first award was presented during the 2010 WinterConference. Awardees have included Don Douglas andEduardo Bolea-fFernandez (2022), Scott D. Tanner andGerado Gamez (2020), R. Sam Houk and Jorge Pisonero(2018), Nicoló Omenetto and Steven Ray (2016), Gary M.
Hieftje (2014), J. Sabine Becker (2012), and Ramon M. Barnes(2010).

ProfessionalDevelopmentCourses

Professional development short courses at introductory
and advanced levels and manufacturers’ seminars will beoffered Friday through Wednsday, January 12 - 17, andSaturday, January 20, 2024. Course details, instructors, andtimes will be announced shortly.
These courses and seminars have been developed to meetthe needs of today’s plasma spectrochemistry professional
and to offer creative solutions for solving industry challenges,
generating cost savings, and expanding skillsets needed toadvance personal and professional knowledge via the latest
technology and best practices. Instructors for each course will
share their extensive plasma spectrochemistry expertise in asmall group setting. Topics include plasma spectrochemistry
analyses, instrumentation, techniques and sample introduction and preparation approaches as illustrated below.
Arsenic and Mercury Speciation in Biological Samples
Plasma Spectrochemical Interferences
Clean Microwave Digestions for Ultra-Trace Analysis
Clinical ICP-MS Analyses
Contamination Control for Trace Element Analysis
Direct Analysis with Ambient Mass Spectrometry
Elemental Impurities: USP <232> and <233>
Elemental Speciation Analysis and Metallomics
Elemental Testing in Toxicology
Winter Conference Award
Elemental and Isotopic ICP-MS Analysis
Environmental Monitoring ICP-MS-Based Isotopic Methods
in Plasma Spectrochemistry
Environmental Sampling Techniques
The 2024 Winter Conference Award in Plasma SpectroField Flow Fractionation – ICP-MS/chemistry, sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific, recogFlow Injection Analysis Techniques
nizes achievements in conceptualization and development ofGlow Discharge Atomic and Mass Techniques
novel instrumentation as well as the elucidation of fundamental
High-Resolution ICP-MS
events or processes involved in plasma spectrochemistry. The
Human Body Fluids and Tissues Analyses
Award also acknowledges the authorship of significant reICP-MS Biodistribution Studies of Nanoparticles
search papers or books that have had an influential role in newICP-MS Introduction, Advanced Topics
advancements as well as outstanding applications that openInterferences Identification and Correction in ICP-MS
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2024 Winter Conference onPlasma Spectrochemistry
Tucson, Arizona, January 15 – 20, 2024
CONFERENCE PRESENTATION TITLE AND ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM
Submission Deadline: July 21, 2023
I (we) plan to submit a paper as a  lecture (15 minutes),  poster,  computer poster,  either.
TITLE

AUTHOR NAME(S) [give full names of all authors, underline presenting author]:

COMPLETE POSTAL AND E-MAIL ADDRESS(ES) [give full address of all authors]:

Please type a 50-word descriptive abstract, sign below, and return this form by July 21, 2023,
to 2024 Winter Conference, Attention: R. Barnes, ICP Information Newsletter, 18241 Beauty Berry Ct, Lehigh Acres,
FL 33972-7525 or PO Box 666, Hadley, MA 01035-0666; fax (239) 674-9431, e-mail wc2024@umass.edu

CLASSIFICATION. Which of the following best describes your contribution?
A. Symposium: Sample introduction/transport phenomenon,  Nanomaterial analysis,  Elemental speciation,
 Chromatography and plasma detectors,  Automation, plasma instrumentation, detector systems,  Artificial intelligence,chemometrics, software,  On-line and remote analysis,  Sample preparation, treatment,  Spectroscopic standards andreference materials,  Excitation mechanisms and plasma phenomena,  Laser-assisted plasma spectrochemistry, laserablation, laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy,  Glow discharge,  Imaging mass spectroscopy, mass cytometry, Plasma source mass spectrometry,  Stable isotope analysis, forensics,  Quality assurance
B. Application:
 Agriculture/Botany,  Biology,  Chemicals,  Energy,  Environment,  Food,  Geology,  High-purity materials,
 Industrial products,  Medicine/Clinical/Forensic,  Metals,  Nanomaterials,  Petroleum,  Semi/superconductor,
 Stable isotopes,  Water,  Other ____________________________;  Workshop on New Plasma Instrumentation
PUBLICATION. Which of the following best describes your intentions for publication of the proposed paper?
 submission to Conference proceeding journal:
 Journal of Analytical Atomic Spectrometry.
 submission to ICP Information Newsletter.  submission to another journal.  no plan to submit manuscript.
CERTIFICATION.
I (we) certify that the material to be presented represents original research or development, which at the time of the Conference
will previously not have been published or presented in public.
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