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.
Gary Hieftje's scientific journey began at the young age of 10, and was inspired by his neighbor, Marvin Overway, the chemistry teacher at Zeeland High School in Michigan. Overway fueled [...]