Eugenio Mancera
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Eugenio Mancera is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of analytical chemistry, automation, and materials science. His work centers on developing high-throughput, open-source platforms for mass spectrometry, with a particular focus on food authenticity and quality control. Mancera’s major contribution is the creation of the Open LabBot and Open SprayBot—automated, 3D-printed systems that democratize paper-spray ionization mass spectrometry (PS-MS). His most cited study (2024, 3 citations) demonstrates a novel application: using these custom cartridges to rapidly classify agave spirits stored in glass versus plastic bottles. By coupling PS-MS with predictive PLS-DA modeling, his team achieved 76% correct classification, offering a cost-effective, scalable solution for detecting adulteration in high-value beverages like tequila and mezcal. This work exemplifies Mancera’s impact—combining accessible hardware design with robust analytical methods to address real-world challenges. His achievements highlight a commitment to open science and automation, making advanced chemical analysis more reproducible and widely available. For students and researchers, Mancera’s approach is a model of how ingenuity in instrumentation can drive both fundamental discovery and practical application in food safety and beyond.
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