André de Villiers

Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Polymer Science, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Calling: “Essentially, my career path was determined by a 30 minute discussion with Pat Sandra and Henk Lauer in 1999, which informed not only my post-graduate studies, but also my current research activities…”

Emphasis: “The development and application of improved chromatographic and mass spectrometric methods for the analysis of complex samples, especially natural products.”

Triumph: “Being awarded the LCGC Emerging Leader in Chromatography Award in 2013.”

Respect: “Pat Sandra and James Jorgenson.”

Part of the Power List 2014

In 2013, we compiled a list of the Top 100 most influential analytical scientists – an endeavor that received a significant amount of attention and, it’s fair to say, caused more than a little controversy. Our 2014 Top 40 Under 40 list almost halves the average age of the celebrated individuals, with many of them born in the same year as the iconic Sex Pistols cover – 1977.

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