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Spectroscopy without Borders: Empowering Global Solutions through Portable Technology
Christian Huck
Institute of Analytical Chemistry and Radiochemistry, CCB-Center for Chemistry and Pharmacy, Leopold-Franzens University, Innsbruck, Austria
The rapid evolution of portable spectroscopic technologies, particularly in the fields of near-infrared (NIR)andRaman spectroscopy, is revolutionizing molecular sensing by enabling on-site, real-time analysis across diverse environments. This plenary lecture will present how advancements in miniaturized instrumentation, combined with chemometric modeling and data-driven approaches, are breaking down traditional laboratory boundaries and empowering global solutions in applied analytical chemistry.
A special emphasis will be placed on portable NIR and Raman systems as versatile tools for tackling challenges in areas such as food quality control, pharmaceutical screening, environmental monitoring, and medical diagnostics. The lecture will highlight recent case studies demonstrating the successful deployment of handheld and field-deployable NIR and Raman devices, including applications in microplastic detection, counterfeit medicine identification, and molecular fingerprinting for disease diagnostics—particularly within the context of resource-limited settings.
The potential of these techniques to provide non-destructive, rapid, and reliable molecular information will be discussed, alongside current limitations and future directions, including the integration of quantum chemistry, artificial intelligence and multimodal spectroscopy.
This presentation underscores how portable NIR and Raman spectroscopy are driving global accessibility to high-quality analytical solutions, fostering scientific innovation beyond conventional laboratory infrastructures.
