Pittcon Achievement Award

The Pittsburgh Conference Achievement Award is given annually to a researcher who has made a significant and independent impact in the area of analytical chemistry within the first ten years after his or her doctoral degree. The award has been presented jointly with Pittcon since 2002 and is given out each year at a special ceremony during the Pittcon Conference and Exposition. The recipient’s name and achievements are added to the Pittcon Hall of Fame, which conference attendees can visit at the show each year.

The 2025 winner of the PAA is Dr. Long Luo, University of Utah. Dr. Luo leads an interdisciplinary research group at the University of Utah. The core of his research lies in the field of electrochemistry, with wide ranging applications in the fields of organic synthesis, material science, sensing applications, and catalysis. His research seeks to answer real-world problems in energy, materials, and environmental monitoring. Dr. Luo is the co-author of about 65 publications.