On the 2nd of June, 2021, five AMS master students successfully defended their master’s theses.

The defenders’ theses demonstrated the wide scope of the field of applied measurement science. The topics of their studies ranged from analytical chemistry to physics. In their experiments, various procedures were developed or improved, including Li column chemistry and fatty acid derivatization.

On the photo, from left to right: Nanyun Zhang, Thi Kim Ngan Duong, Manju Kasaju, Naila Nasirova, and Aleihela Yamannalage Ayesh Piyara Wipulasena.

Full list of students and thesis topics:

• Nanyun Zhang: Development of Li column chemistry procedure for calcium carbonate material
• Thi Kim Ngan Duong: Validating the pyroelectric radiometer
• Manju Kasaju: Effect of soil sample preparation on fatty acid biomarker content
• Naila Nasirova: Signal upscaling with the sequential addition of reagents for enhancement of detection sensitivity
• Aleihela Yamannalage Ayesh Piyara Wipulasena: Development of a high-throughput method for soil fatty acid derivatization and analysis

Congratulations and wishing you all the best for your future!