Senior Research Chemist at Mérieux NutriSciences,

Dr. Ming Gao is a Senior Research Chemist at Mérieux NutriSciences, where he has been a key member of the R&D team (now RDI) in Crete, IL since 2015. His expertise lies in method development and validation using LC-MS, HPLC, GC, and GC-MS platforms. His recent achievements include the development of advanced analytical methods for detecting emetic toxins and PFAS via LC-MS/MS, carotene and asparagine via HPLC, and ethylene/propylene oxide via GC-MS/MS. Dr. Gao has been an active member of AOAC International since April 2016 and joined the AOAC PFAS Working Group in December 2022. He currently leads several projects, ensuring their efficient and timely execution. To date, Dr. Gao has authored one book chapter, one patent, and 19 peer-reviewed journal articles, with publications in JACS, PNAS, and JAOAC.