Purdue Electron Microscopy Facility

Overview of Services

 

Aphid - Cryo SEM

 

The Purdue Electron Microscopy Center is a campus-wide core facility. Equipment and microscopes are located in three separate buildings - Whistler, Birck and Armstrong. An advisory committee provides direction on facilities and procedures. biscuit


 The main functions of the facility are to provide equipment, training, space, advice, and expertise so that researchers can conduct their research efficiently. There are both self-use  and service options available. The Center contains research equipment for use by students, faculty, postdocs, and service staff.
Technology in the facility provides capabilities for transmission electron microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and dual SEM/ Ion beam systems. Equipment is available for sample preparation, ultramicrotomy, critical point drying, vacuum evaporation, sputter coating,and ion polishing  Staff in the facility provide expertise in a wide range of specialized preparation techniques  and are always happy to help.

 

 

Getting Started

Projects begin with a discussion.  This is usually between the facility director and the researcher and ideally their mentor/PI. The goal of the discussion is to talk over the science questions of the project. Instrumentation needs and protocols come after that discussion.
The first decision is will the work be done independently, with assistance or as a service.If independent then we will arrange training. Training is always one-on-one at a mutually agreeable time. Also the training is carried out with the users real samples. After training, users will be able to make their own reservations using the iLab calendars. If service will be used then we will arrange to complete and exchange project details within iLAb software. Request training or a discussion

 

Staff

Christopher J Gilpin Ph.D.
Director
Phone: (765)494-7750
Email: gilpin@purdue.edu

Zhongxia Shang Ph.D.
Staff Scientist
Phone 
Email: shang19@purdue.edu

Robert Seiler (Bob)
Research Assistant
Phone: (765)494-6666
Email: seilerr@purdue.edu

Sidnie Bienz
Research Assistant
Phone: (765)494-6666
Email: snbienz@purdue.edu

 

Location and hours of operation

Hours Location

 

Hours Open
24/7 With swipe card access


Hours Staffed
8am-6pm

 

 

Whistler Hall of Agricultural Research
170 S. University St
West Lafayette, IN 47906

Birck Nanotechnology Center
1205 W State St
West Lafayette, IN 47906

Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering
701 W Stadium Ave
West Lafayette, IN 47906

 

 

Links and Resources

Our web site

Facility use guidelines

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
Christopher J Gilpin
Director
 
(765)494-7750
 
gilpin@purdue.edu
 
Whistler S052
 
Robert Seiler
Research Assistant
 
(765)494-6666
 
seilerr@purdue.edu
 
Whistler S054
 
Zhongxia Shang
Staff Scientist
 

 
shang19@purdue.edu
 
Birck
 
Sidnie Bienz
Research Assistant
 
(765)494-6666
 
snbienz@purdue.edu
 
Whistler S054
 

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