DAAS
The German Working Group for Analytical Spectroscopy of the GDCh Division of Analytical Chemistry connects experts and users in the field of analytical spectroscopy. With more than 500 members, DAAS is at the forefront of research, teaching and industry. DAAS was established in April 2014 through the merger of the A.M.S.El. working group (Working Group for Micro- and Trace Analysis of elements and element species) and DASp (German Working Group for Applied Spectroscopy). DAAS
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In our letter of 10 August 2026, we informed you of the candidates proposed by the current Board of the German Working Group for Analytical Spectroscopy (DAAS) for the forthcoming Board election. No further nominations were submitted by the members. Accordingly, the Board election will be held with the following candidates, all of whom have agreed to stand. The election will take place in two separate sections: “University/research institution” and “Industry”.
University/research institution
| Name | Affiliation | Election status |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Carlos Abad | Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), Berlin | New election |
| Prof. Dr. Jörg Feldmann | Graz University of Technology, Austria | Re-election |
| Prof. Dr. Uwe Karst | University of Münster | Re-election |
| Dr. Daniel Pröfrock | Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, Geesthacht | New election |
Industry
| Name | Affiliation | Election status |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Stefanie Fingerhut | Merck KGaA, Darmstadt | Re-election |
| Dr. Darya Mozhayeva | BASF SE, Ludwigshafen | New election |
| Dr. Ann-Christin Niehoff | Shimadzu Europa GmbH, Duisburg | Re-election |
| Dr. Tim Steinwachs | Emschergenossenschaft, Essen | New election |
| Kerstin Vogel | Dow, Stade | New election |
According to the Working Guidelines of the working group, the Board consists of a maximum of six members (1x Chair, 1x Deputy Chair, max. 4x ordinary members), each elected for a term of four years. Universities and industry should be represented in equal proportions in the composition of the Board. One re-election is possible. Thus, nine people are standing for election to six Board positions to be filled. The positions of Chair and Deputy Chair will be determined from among the elected Board members after the election.
All section members who have provided an email address will receive a link to the online vote on Monday, 21 September 2026. All other members will receive the election documents by post.
The election result will be announced in Nachrichten aus der Chemie and on the working group’s website.
Prof. Dr. Carsten Engelhard (Chair), Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, Berlin, & University of Siegen
Dr. Stefanie Fingerhut (Deputy Chair), Merck KGaA, Darmstadt
Prof. Dr. Jörg Feldmann, University of Graz, Austria
Prof. Dr. Uwe Karst, University of Münster
Dr. Ann-Christin Niehoff, Shimadzu Europa GmbH, Duisburg
Cornel Venzago, Frankfurt
2019-2022
Dr. Martin C. Wende (Chair), BASF SE, Ludwigshafen
Dr. Wolfgang Buscher, University of Münster
Dr. Ulrich Engel, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt
Prof. Dr. Carsten Engelhard, University of Siegen
Prof. Dr. Kerstin Leopold, University of Ulm
Cornel Venzago, Evonik Operations GmbH, Hanau