Pan University and School Research Facilities

NTU’s pan-university research facilities and those available in the School of Materials Science and Engineering bring together world-class laboratories, advanced instrumentation, and collaborative spaces that power cutting-edge research across disciplines. These facilities provide researchers, students, and industry partners access to state-of-the-art equipment, technical expertise, and training support.

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Pan University Research Facilities

Facility for Analysis, Characterisation, Testing and Simulation (FACTS)

NTU's shared facility, specialising in Electron Microscopy, X-ray Diffraction and Surface Analysis.

Research tool clusters available in FACTS include:

  • ESCA

  • TEM

  • SEM & FIB

  • X-ray

MSE Service Laboratories

  • Confocal Raman Spectrometer
  • Fluorescence Spectrophotometer
  • Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectrometer
  • Fourier Transform Raman Spectrometer
  • Thermogravimetric Analyser - Infrared Spectrometer
  • UV-Vis NIR Spectrophotometer
  • Inductively coupled plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES)
  • Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionisation-Time of Flight-Mass Spectrometer
  • Differential Scanning Calorimeter
  • Modulated Differential Scanning Calorimeter
  • Nano Differential Scanning Calorimeter
  • Nano Isothermal Titration Calorimeter
  • Thermogravimetric Analysers
Fluorescence Spectrophotometer for spectral measurements

Spectrometers and Spectrophotometers

MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer for molecular mass measurements

Mass Spectrometers

Nano DSC for thermal performance measurements of biomaterials

Thermal Analysers

  • Atomic Force Microscope
  • Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Microscope
  • Polarizing Microscope
  • Optical Contact Angle Measuring System
  • Dynamic Mechanical Analyser
  • Dynamic Mechanical Tester
  • Static Mechanical Tester
Contact angle system for wettability measurements

Optical Contact Angle Measuring System

Mechanical tester for mechanical properties measurements

Mechanical Test Instruments

  • Abrasive Cutter
  • Grinder/Polishers
  • Hot Mount Press
  • Precision Saw​
  • 3D Printer
  • Turbo Sputter Coater
  • Physical Property Measurement System​
  • Densimeter ​
  • Ellipsometer ​
  • Resistivity / Sheet resistance Measurement System ​
  • Surface Area and Porosity Analyzer ​
  • Nanoparticle Zeta potential Analyzer​
  • Particle size Analyzer​
  • Gas Pycnometer ​
Turbo sputter coater for thin film deposition

Sample Preparation Systems

Surface area and porosity analyzer for materials characterization

Physical Property Measurement Instruments

Electrical resistivity measurement system for sheet and film characterization

Electrical and Magnetic Property Measurement Instruments

  • Inverted Microscope
  • Upright Microscope
  • Stereo Zoom
  • Digital Microscope
  • Rheometer​
  • Viscometer ​
  • Simultaneous DSC/TGA ​
  • Thermomechanical Analyser ​
  • Laser Flash Analyser​

Electron microscopy, microanalysis & x-ray diffraction analysis
Dynamic mechanical analyser for materials characterization

Thermal Mechanical Analysers

AFM for surface topography measurements

Microscope Imaging & Optical Systems

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