Register for PhenoAcademy Webinars
PhenoAcademy

Sample Preparation Series

Scientist in the laboratory

SPE Sorbent Quest: Discovering the Ideal Solution

Tuesday, 8 April 2025
10:00 (GMT)  | 11:00 (CET)
Koen Askamp
Koen Askamp
Technical Specialist, Phenomenex
Key Learning Points
  • Learn how to select the ideal SPE sorbent based on your analytes and impurities.
  • Review different SPE separation modes, and SPE stationary phases.
  • Walk through step-by-step sorbent selection examples.
Who Should Attend
  • Anyone new to SPE who wants to get familiar with SPE retention mechanisms.
  • Anyone who has a basic understanding of SPE and would like to explore sorbent options. 
Speaker Bio
Koen Askamp is a Technical Specialist in Phenomenex. He was awarded his BSc and MSc degrees in Molecular Life Sciences at Wageningen University in the Netherlands and joined Phenomenex in 2020 as Technical Sales Consultant. Koen became part of Phenomenex’s global technical support team in 2022 and assists laboratories in training chromatographers and developing analytical methods.
Previous Sessions
SPE Troubleshooting: Unlock Maximum Recovery with Expert Tips!
  • Gain a deeper understanding of optimizing Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) method development.
  • Explore common causes of low SPE recovery rates and learn how to effectively diagnose them.
  • Discover strategies to quickly and efficiently increase SPE recovery rates.
SPE Troubleshooting Quick Guide: Overcome Problems Like a Champ!
  • Understand recovery and reproducibility in the context of Solid Phase Extraction
  • Discover the causes of commonly encountered Solid Phase Extraction problems
  • Learn how to successfully troubleshoot a Solid Phase Extraction problem quickly and efficiently


We'd love to keep in touch with solutions that may be of interest to you. Please check the box(es) below to confirm how you prefer Phenomenex to contact you.
By submitting your information, you agree that Phenomenex may collect and further process your personal data in accordance with its Privacy Policy.
You may object to receiving further information at any time.