Jeanette Grasselli Brown

Jeanette Grasselli Brown
Born
Jeanette Gecsy

(1928-08-04) August 4, 1928 (age 96)
Cleveland, Ohio
NationalityAmerican
Alma materOhio University
OccupationChemist
Spouse(s)Glenn Brown (1987–), Robert Grasselli (1957–1985)
Parents
  • Nicholas Gecsy (father)
  • Vera Gecsy (mother)
RelativesRobert Gecsy (brother)

Jeanette Grasselli Brown (born Jeanette Gecsy; August 4, 1928) is an American analytical chemist and spectroscopist who is known for her work with Standard Oil of Ohio (now BP America) as an industrial researcher in the field of spectroscopy.

Spectroscopy is a technique used to measure the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter.[1][2] Her areas of expertise encompass fields such as vibrational spectroscopy, combined instrumental techniques, computerized spectroscopy, and environmental spectroscopy.[3] She developed new techniques to solve problems like identifying contaminants in gasoline, analyzing the makeup of new plastics, and analyzing environmental problems such as pollution.[1]

During her career, Grasselli Brown has striven to bridge the gap between research and practical applications between industry and academia. She is considered one of the foremost contributors to infrared and Raman spectrometry of the 20th century.[2]

  1. ^ a b Wayne, Tiffany K. (2011). American Women of Science Since 1900. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 9781598841589.
  2. ^ a b Shearer, Benjamin F.; Shearer, Barbara Smith (1997-01-01). Notable Women in the Physical Sciences: A Biographical Dictionary. Greenwood Press. ISBN 9780313293030. jeanette grasselli brown.
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