Today we have learned that Karl Norris passed away on 17 July 2019 aged 98. We all know how much we personally owe Karl for his massive contributions toNIR spectroscopy. He is rightly known as the Father of NIR spectroscopy. RIP Karl. For Karl Norris memorial book, please send Karl picture with you and/or your
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No matter who pens them, nor in which language they are penned, mere words fail to convey the sadness that befell us on July 17th, 2019, when Karl Norris passed away. He became a legend in his own lifetime, long before its end, a legend that will never be surpassed, and created a new world
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The Tomas Hirschfeld Award organized by ICNIRS is aiming to make in recognition of a significant contribution to the science of near infrared spectroscopy, including in research and development of new technology by an emerging scientist with the potential to make a major impact in the future. The award had been sponsored by Technicon, Bran+Luebbe
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The Karl Norris Award honours the unique contribution of Karl Norris as the internationally recognized founder of near infrared spectroscopy in the modern world. In contrast to the Tomas Hirshfeld Award, which is aimed at younger researchers, this award is aimed at researchers in the later stages of their career, with a sustained record of
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In March 2019, the Valorisation of Agricultural Products Department of the CRA-W organised its 12th annual training on vibrational spectroscopy and chemometrics. The aim of this annual training is to give an overview of the theoretical and practical issues of both areas for their right application in different working areas as food and feed research, chemistry
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The winner of Tomas Hirschfeld Award 2018 is Professor Christian Huck from the University of Innsbruck, Austria. Christian has developed several NIR-based applications in the field of Material Science, Bioanalysis, Medicinal Plants and Food Quality Control. He has written several milestone publications including the investigation of nanomaterials and rapid blood quality control. Christian has also
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In March 2018, the Valorisation of Agricultural Products Department of the CRA-W organised its 11th annual training on vibrational spectroscopy and chemometrics. The aim of this annual training is to give an overview of the theoretical and practical issues of both areas for their right application in food control and food research. At this 2018
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Nominations for the 2018 Tomas Hirschfeld Award are open until April 28th 2018. Please, click here to find more information.
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ICNIRS is glad to announce that Foss will continue to be our sponsor for Tomas Hirschfeld Award 2018-2020. More about Tomas Hirschfeld Award
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