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Photoluminescence Spectroscopy

August 11, 2025 05:04 PM

TCSPC, Quantum Yield, Anisotropy, NIR, Lifetime measurements

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
Edinbourg Instruments
Model: 
FS5
Building: 
Room Number: 
0014
Functionality: 
Studies optical/electronic properties of semiconductors and molecules; includes electroluminescence measurements.
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Materials Research Center
Point of Contact Name: 
Dr. Puspendu Barik
Point of Contact Email: 
[email protected]
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Spectroscopy

UV-Vis Spectroscopy

August 11, 2025 05:02 PM

200–3400 nm wavelength range, solid & liquid sample support

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
Shimadzu
Model: 
3600iplus
Building: 
Room Number: 
0014
Functionality: 
Measures absorbance/transmittance in UV-Vis range to identify substances and concentrations.
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Materials Research Center
Point of Contact Name: 
Dr. Puspendu Barik
Point of Contact Email: 
[email protected]
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Spectroscopy

High-Power Femtosecond Laser

August 11, 2025 04:58 PM

IR pulses (300W, 50–150kHz), 40 fs – 5 ps, XY scanning, Galvo controller

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
ActiveFiber
Building: 
Room Number: 
0001
Functionality: 
Photoemission spectroscopy, transient absorption, nanomaterial synthesis, laser material processing, THz generation
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Materials Research Center
Point of Contact Name: 
Dr. Ganjaboy Boltaev
Point of Contact Email: 
[email protected]
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Additive Manufacturing and Laser Processing

Raman Microscopy

August 11, 2025 04:55 PM

532 & 785 nm excitation, Low-temp option, High-res confocal mapping

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
WITec
Model: 
Alpha 300R
Building: 
Room Number: 
0014
Functionality: 
Measures vibrational energy modes; reveals chemical structure, crystallinity, polymorphy, and molecular interactions.
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Materials Research Center
Point of Contact Name: 
Dr. Puspendu Barik
Point of Contact Email: 
[email protected]
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Spectroscopy

Scanning Probe Microscope

August 11, 2025 04:52 PM

Multiple AFM modes (contact, non-contact, dynamic), MFM, EFM, STM

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
Nanomagnetics
Model: 
HpAFM
Building: 
Room Number: 
0019
Location: 
AD1-014
Functionality: 
Subnanometer imaging; surface roughness, electronic structure, and magnetic characterization at atomic scale.
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Materials Research Center
Point of Contact Name: 
Dr. Muhammed Razi Paleth
Point of Contact Email: 
[email protected]
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Coating and Surface Characterization
Microscopy

HR - Scanning Electron Microscope

August 11, 2025 04:49 PM

EBSD for crystallographic mapping, SE, BSE, and EDX capabilities

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
TESCAN
Model: 
Magna (Field Emission)
Building: 
Room Number: 
0006
Functionality: 
Offers superior resolution SEM imaging and elemental analysis.
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Materials Research Center
Point of Contact Name: 
Dr. Muhammed Razi Paleth
Point of Contact Email: 
[email protected]
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Coating and Surface Characterization
Microscopy

Scanning Electron Microscope

August 11, 2025 04:44 PM

SE Detector (Topography), BSE Detector (Compositional), EDX (Elemental Analysis)

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
TESCAN
Model: 
Vega 3 (Thermoionic emission)
Building: 
Room Number: 
0006
Functionality: 
Uses electron beam to magnify images, exploiting wave-like behavior of electrons, unlike optical microscopes.
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Materials Research Center
Point of Contact Name: 
Dr. Muhammed Razi Paleth
Point of Contact Email: 
[email protected]
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Coating and Surface Characterization
Microscopy

X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD)

August 11, 2025 04:31 PM

Grazing-angle diffraction, Residual Strain Analysis, Phase composition, Crystal structure, Crystallite size, Temp. stage (80–750 K)

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
Malvern Panalytical
Model: 
X'Pert³ Powder
Building: 
Room Number: 
0002
Functionality: 
Analyzes phase composition, crystal structure, and orientation of powder, solid, and liquid samples.
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Materials Research Center
Point of Contact Name: 
Dr. Manoj Mohan
Point of Contact Email: 
[email protected]
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Coating and Surface Characterization
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Jan

 New Undergraduate Student Orientation

Main Auditorium, AUS Main Building
January 1, 1970
04:00
Free
New students accepted for Fall semester
Welcome to AUS! We are excited to welcome the newest members of the AUS community this fall! Orientation marks the beginning of your university...
01
Jan

Graduate Student Orientation Fall 2025

Main Building Hall A and Rotunda
January 1, 1970
04:00
Free
New students accepted for Fall semester
The New Student Orientation for graduate students joining in Fall 2025 will equip you with the essential information and resources to begin your...

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