Analytical Methods and Instrumentation

Modern analytical science is interdisciplinary and is rapidly moving to new horizons, opening novel opportunities for research, development and applicatioins. Advances in diagnostic techniques are required in medical and clinical applications , in forensic investigations, in chemical and biological synthesis, clean-up procedures and production as well as in the monitoring and control of industrial processes, especially in biotechnology and nutritional manufacturing. As an example, surveillance techniques are emerging for remote sensing, emvironmental protection and safety issues as well as for industrial hygiene. At the application front analytical technologies driven by traditional methods are increasingly replaced by an integrated approach focussed on solving the problem.