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Spin Coater

August 11, 2025 08:07 PM

Up to 10,000 rpm, programmable steps

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
Mutech Microsystems
Model: 
47
Building: 
Room Number: 
0014
Functionality: 
Deposition for photolithography, nanomaterials, antireflective/superhydrophobic coatings
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

RF Sputtering System

August 11, 2025 08:02 PM

DC/RF sputter, 1–2 inch targets, high vacuum, substrate rotation

Model: 
N/A
Building: 
Room Number: 
0001
Functionality: 
Thin film deposition, metal/oxide coatings, device fabrication
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

Spray Pyrolysis

August 11, 2025 07:47 PM

Max 550°C, X–Y spray motion, programmable dispensing

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
Holmarc
Model: 
HO-TH-04BT
Building: 
Room Number: 
0002
Functionality: 
Thin film deposition for solar cell research
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

Drop Shaped Analyzer System

August 11, 2025 07:38 PM

Contact angle, drop shape, high-speed imaging

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
KRUSS Scientific
Model: 
DSA100
Building: 
Room Number: 
0005
Functionality: 
Analyzes droplet dynamics under varying temperature and humidity
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Materials Research Center
Point of Contact Name: 
Dr. Chaudry Sajed Saraj
Point of Contact Email: 
[email protected]
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Coating and Surface Characterization

Surface Profiler

August 11, 2025 07:33 PM

Non-contact 3D profiling, high-resolution imaging

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
Profilm 3D
Model: 
N/A
Building: 
Room Number: 
0005
Functionality: 
Surface roughness and finish analysis
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Materials Research Center
Point of Contact Name: 
Dr. Chaudry Sajed Saraj
Point of Contact Email: 
[email protected]
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Coating and Surface Characterization

Thermal Evaporator

August 11, 2025 07:18 PM

2000W (10V–200A), Quartz Crystal Thickness Monitoring

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
NanoVac
Model: 
NVTH 350 - 2TH1SP
Building: 
Room Number: 
0002
Functionality: 
High-vacuum thermal evaporation thin film deposition
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

X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)

August 11, 2025 07:17 PM

Monochromated X-ray, dual anode, micro-focusing, ARXPS, cluster ion source

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
ThermoFisher
Model: 
ESCALAB QXi
Building: 
Room Number: 
0019
Functionality: 
Elemental and chemical surface analysis, oxidation states, catalyst studies, surface reactions before/after
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Materials Research Center
Point of Contact Name: 
Dr. Maduraiveeran Govindhan
Point of Contact Email: 
[email protected]
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Coating and Surface Characterization
Spectroscopy

Atomic Layer Deposition & Glovebox

August 11, 2025 05:08 PM

4” chuck, multi-precursor, RT–320°C chamber, 180°C precursors

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
Anric
Model: 
AT410
Building: 
Room Number: 
0002
Functionality: 
ALD thin-film technique using alternate gaseous precursor exposure
Custodian Department / Unit: 
Materials Research Center
Point of Contact Name: 
Dr. Maduraiveeran Govindhan
Point of Contact Email: 
[email protected]
Status: 
Research Equipment Domain: 
Coating and Surface Characterization

Pulsed Laser Deposition System

August 11, 2025 05:06 PM

KrF excimer laser (248 nm), 6-target co-ablation, high vacuum 1E-8 mbar

Manufacturer / Vendor: 
Neocera
Model: 
Pioner 180
Building: 
Room Number: 
0001
Functionality: 
Nano-layer growth of electronic, optical, photovoltaic materials.
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

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

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