Bruce R. Kowalski: The Maverick Mind Behind Chemometrics

In this Icons of Spectroscopy article, we take a look at the life and impact of Bruce Kowalski (1942-2012), a pioneering analytical chemist, who played a big role in developing chemometrics—the use of math to make sense of complex chemical data—and his work in data analysis, teaching, and software that has had a lasting influence on both academic and industrial chemistry.

Bruce R. Kowalski, also the co-founder of Infometrix, was a pioneer of chemometrics, known for advancing multivariate statistics and data analysis in chemistry. This article honors his legacy, from shaping chemometric theory and education to co-founding the Journal of Chemometrics. His global impact endures through mentorship, software tools, and leadership in analytical chemistry.

https://www.spectroscopyonline.com/view/bruce-r-kowalski-the-maverick-mind-behind-chemometrics