Ronda Gras

Ronda Gras

Ronda Gras, PhD, MRSC (UK) is Senior Research Scientist in Analytical Science, Core R&D at Dow Canada. Ronda is most passionate with analytical chemistry with emphasis in separation techniques such as gas chromatography. Ronda’s contributions include advanced column stationary phase development, novel detection strategies, and hyphenated techniques. Ronda is member of the NAIT Ovintiv Advisory Board on Applied Research and Clean Energy advancing circularity and sustainability and is the recipient of the 2024 Chemistry Industry Association of Canada’s Women-in-Chemistry Award.

Articles by Ronda Gras

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A highly sensitive and selective mercuric oxide–based reduction gas detector was successfully used for parts-per-billion level gas chromatography (GC) determination of ethylene in various matrices such as in the monitoring of fruit ripening, ambient air, and industrial solvents.