Gary Hieftje: Pioneering Analytical Chemistry and Nurturing Future Scientists.

Spectroscopy is publishing a series of feature articles highlighting the lives and careers of the most influential spectroscopists over the past 100 years. These individuals were selected by our Editorial Advisory Board and the editors to represent the leading figures in spectroscopy over the century. Our first featured Icons of Spectroscopy Laurate is Professor Gary Hieftje. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]