Analytical ChemistryGeochemistryMaterial scienceprocess engineeringproduct developmentR&DRaman SpectroscopyXRF Technology

Ph.D., Geochemistry, Pennsylvania State University, B.Sc., Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Australia

Sue Woods

Sr Manager R&D - Applications Lead, Thermo Fisher Scientific

As geochemist with a material science viewpoint, my professional interest has always involved the investigation of materials to link their properties with performance gains. Material analysis and analytical instrumentation is central to these investigations, and I have been fortunate to work in a variety of industries including chemical applications, solar, electrodeposition and connector manufacturing. Development of analytical instrumentation brings together this experience in novel ways for customers to investigate their own suites of materials.

Publications

S.C. Woods, S. Mackwell, D. Dyar (V85, 3-4: 480-487). Hydrogen in Diopside: Diffusion Profiles. American Mineralogist.
Villa, J., Zustiak, M, Ramirez, D., Kruger, J., Kuntz, D., Zhang, L., Khadka, N., Broadbelt, K. and Woods, S. (2023). Demonstrating Chemometric Model Transferability for 5 Mammalian Cell Lines and 5 Media Types using the Thermo Scientific™ MarqMetrix™ All-In-One Process Raman Analyzer to Monitor Upstream Bioprocesses. Apps Note Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Woods, S and Jalenak, W., (2023). TruScan RM and Next Generation TruScan G3 Handheld Raman Analyzers - Seamless Method Transferability, . Thermo Fisher Scientific Technical Brief.
Lehane, E. and Woods, S (2025 ). Using the Type H2 Kit with the TruNarc Delta Analyzer. Thermo Fisher Scientific Technical Brief.