Dr. Sutthinun Taebunpakul, Group Leader of Inorganic Analysis, along with Dr. Nattikarn Ornthai, Dr. Nunnapus Laitip, and Ms. Usana Leekriangkrai—metrologists from the Inorganic Analysis Group, Chemical Metrology and Biometry Department—cordially welcomed Mr. Larson Kitao and Mr. Lewis Lepani from the Papua New Guinea National Fisheries Authority, and Mr. Justin Narimbi from the Papua New Guinea University of Technology, to participate a training course on the “Determination of Elements in Water and Food Samples,” held from 19 to 23 May 2025 at NIMT.
The training was designed to strengthen the participants’ competencies through a combination of theoretical instruction and practical application, with a particular emphasis on the analysis of water and food samples in accordance with the AOAC 2015.01 method. The course outline was as follows:
- Principle of external calibration ICP-MS method based on AOAC 2015.01 method
- Overview of analytical method validation
- Principle and Practice: Determination of elements in water and food by external calibration ICP-MS method
- Self-Preparation: Report and Presentation
- Discussion and Q & A
With an extensive course and the unwavering dedication of the instructors, participants acquired comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical experience directly relevant to their professional roles. Their participation made a significant contribution to fostering international collaboration and enhancing measurement capabilities in alignment with international standards.
