Science Historian's Institute in Pittsburgh to Honor Philip J. Wyatt with Pittcon Legacy Award at Upcoming Conference
Philip J. Wyatt, a renowned figure in the field of multiangle laser light scattering and particle size measurement, is set to receive the 22nd annual Pittcon Heritage Award. The prestigious accolade recognises individuals in the instrumentation and laboratory supply industries for their entrepreneurship and innovations.
Wyatt, the founder of Wyatt Technology Corporation, has made significant contributions to analytical chemistry and biophysics. His pioneering work has provided powerful tools for characterising polymers, proteins, and other particles in research and industrial applications.
Wyatt's company, Wyatt Technology Corporation, is globally recognised for its advancements in light scattering instrumentation, particularly multiangle laser light scattering (MALS) technology. This technology enables precise determination of macromolecule and nanoparticle size and molecular weight in solution without the need for calibration standards.
Wyatt's work has been widely acknowledged in the scientific community, with over 70 publications and 11 books to his name. He also holds over 30 domestic patents and has over 60 derived foreign patents and new filings.
The award ceremony will take place at the 75th annual Pittcon Conference & Expo in San Diego, February 24-28, 2024. In addition to the Heritage Award, Wyatt will also be added to the Pittcon Hall of Fame.
Before founding Wyatt Technology Corporation, Wyatt completed his MS from the University of Illinois in 1956 and his PhD from Florida State University in 1959. He also did undergraduate work at the University of Chicago and Christ's College, Cambridge.
Wyatt has served on the boards of the Santa Barbara City College Foundation and the Santa Barbara Breast Cancer Institute. He was also chair of the American Physical Society's largest unit, the Forum on Industrial and Applied Physics, from 2012 to 2013.
Wyatt is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Optical Society of America, and the American Physical Society. His influence in the discipline is further highlighted by the Philip J. Wyatt Award in Analytical Chemistry, named by the American Chemical Society.
Registration for Pittcon 2024 is now open. The conference is the largest and most inclusive in the world on laboratory science and instrumentation. Meanwhile, the Science History Institute is launching a new season of 'Distillations' Podcast focusing on the history of genetic engineering and the birth of the biotech industry.
In a separate event, the 2025 Curious Histories Fest will celebrate school lunch history with various activities.
Wyatt Technology's instruments are ubiquitous in biopharma laboratories, research institutions, government research labs, and industrial corporations worldwide.
Science and technology intersect in Philip J. Wyatt's groundbreaking work, as his contributions to analytical chemistry and biophysics have significantly advanced the field of light scattering instrumentation, particularly multiangle laser light scattering (MALS) technology, used not only in research but also in industries such as finance and business. His company, Wyatt Technology Corporation, is globally recognized for its impact in these sectors.
