Louis T. Germinario, President, LG Analytical
For the development of cryo-stages for in situ SEM studies, single atom imaging, and service to the microanalysis community.
The Microanalysis Society (MAS) is proud to announce that Dr. L.T. Germinario is being named a Fellow in 2024. Dr. Germinario is an innovative pioneer in microscopy with notable achievements including the development of cryo-stages for in-situ SEM studies of hydrated gels, novel cold stage designs for cryo-EM using STEM and EELS, and the development of organometallic complexes for single atom imaging. His contributions also encompassed directing microscopy and particle size analysis sections, advancing scanned probe-based thermal analysis, confocal Raman, and ACEM-based heterogeneous catalyst characterization. Dr. Germinario’s research activities at Oak Ridge National Labs and the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences further demonstrated his expertise in atomic-scale imaging and thermomechanical property mapping of polymeric materials. Additionally, he played a pivotal role in the development and commercialization of medical devices for ophthalmic and pulmonary applications. With over 37 peer-reviewed publications and 35 issued patents and patent publications, Dr. Germinario has made significant contributions to the fields of microscopy and microanalysis.
Microscopy Today, Volume 32, Issue 4, July 2024, Pages 17–19, https://doi.org/10.1093/mictod/qaae049