James P. Grinias, Ph.D. Receives National Recognition in Analytical Chemistry
James P. Grinias, professor of chemistry at Rowan University’s College of Science & Mathematics, has been elected chair-elect of the American Chemical Society Division of Analytical Chemistry, which is the society’s third-largest technical division. Grinias will serve in various roles over the next four years, with his official chair term beginning in 2029.
Grinias emphasized the significance of analytical chemistry in research, stating, “I firmly believe that analytical chemistry and measurement science play a central role in the scientific endeavor, providing the tools, methods, and techniques that many other branches of research need to operate.” His plans include fostering connections within the analytical chemistry community globally, further enhancing Rowan’s reputation in this field.
An expert in liquid chromatography, Grinias was also recognized in The Analytical Scientist’s Top 40 Under 40 Power List for his impact on the future of analytical chemistry, making the list previously in 2018 and 2022.
Additionally, he has been honored in the 2026 Forty Under 40 list by the Greek America Foundation, acknowledging his contributions to analytical chemistry and his involvement with Hellenic culture. He will receive this accolade at a reception in New York City in November.
Previously, Grinias has earned significant awards such as the National Science Foundation’s CAREER Award and the National Institutes of Health’s Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award for Early Stage Investigators, acknowledging his dedication to advancing analytical tools in various research areas and his commitment to student mentorship in chemistry.
