CHROMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

CHROMATOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2021

Piet de Coning was announced as the recipient of the prestigious Chromatographer of the Year award for 2021 in the categories General contributions to promote Chromatography in South Africa, Publications of applications of new chromatographic techniques and Publications of established chromatographic technique applications.

Piet, a trained Biochemist with a Master’s degree based on chromatographic method development, has been involved for many years in the chromatography world where he has developed new methods, written a number of publications, served as a reviewer for the Journal of Chromatography A, as well as co-authoring a text book titled “A practical guide to Gas Analysis by Gas Chromatography” to name but a few of his accomplishments. He has also trained countless students through the years on various chromatography techniques.

On behalf of ChromSA, congratulations to Piet on this achievement! The award will be formally made to Piet at a ChromSA function this year, the date and details of which will be communicated shortly.

Belinda Hickman Mosdell
ChromSA Chair