National Instrumentation Center for Environmental Management, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University

ผมได้เขียนถึง Seoul National University ที่นี่มาก่อนครับ

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ในเนื้อหาผมกล่าวถึงว่า ผมได้มีโอกาสพูดคุยกับคณบดีของ College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University ถึงศักยภาพระดับโลกของ CALS และผมก็ไม่แปลกใจเลยว่าทำไม CALS ถึงได้มีศักยภาพสูงอยู่ TOP 10 ของโลกได้ เพราะเขามีหน่วยงานภายในชื่อ National Instrumentation Center for Environmental Management ซึ่งรวบรวมเครื่องมือไฮเทคราคาสูงอยู่ในนี้เกือบทั้งหมดครับ

ผมขออนุญาตเอา VDO แนะนำ CALS มาให้ชมกันครับ College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University มี MOU กับมหาวิทยาลัยเกษตรศาสตร์ด้วย และอาจารย์ นิสิต ป.โท ป.เอก ท่านได้สนใจเรื่องความร่วมมือ ก็ปรึกษาหารือผมได้ ที่ห้องทำงานครับ

ห้องปฏิบัติการขั้นสูงของ CALS ที่ผมได้มีโอกาสเยี่ยมชม

Confocal Laser Scanning Microscopy Lab

This laboratory is equipped with various microscopes and accessories for observing? internal structure of biological specimens. Confocal laser scanning microscope systems can be used for studies on fine structure of cells or tissues, trace of Ca2+ and Mg2+, and 3-D image reconstruction. The image restoration microscope can support cell biological research using techniques such as FRET, FRAP under diverse wavelength conditions. Histological research can be supported by light microscopy and specimen-sectioning equipments. Laser capture microdissection supports molecular biological research with cell isolation techniques.

¡¤ Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope
¡¤ Multi-Photon Imaging System
¡¤ Image Restoration Microscope
¡¤ Laser Capture Microdissection
¡¤ Photomicroscope
¡¤ Cryomicrotome
¡¤ Microtome
¡¤ Scanning Probe Microscope

Nanoimaging Lab

This laboratory is equipped with various microscopes and accessories for observing fine surface structure of a variety of specimens at the nanometer scale. A field-emission scanning electron microscope is used for examining biological ultrastructure and nanoparticle morphology. Also, nanobiological research can be supported by scanning probe microscopy through in-liquid imaging and physicochemical analysis. Micrographs can be processed and analyzed in digital formats.

¡¤ Field-Emission Scanning Electron Microscope
¡¤ Scanning Probe Microscope

Air Quality Analysis Lab

This laboratory is equipped with instrument for the analysis of air quality in indoor. The instrument can be used for measuring the VOCs(volatile organic compounds) and HCHO(formaldehyde) in indoor air.

¡¤ Thermal Desorption Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer
¡¤ TA Tube Condition System
¡¤ 20L Small Chamber
¡¤ Thermo Extractor Chamber

Biotechnology Lab

This laboratory provides the cutting-edge research instruments for the life science in the plant, animal and microbes. Various technicians help those who want to use equipments for research.? The kind of various instrument including DNA sequencer, microarray, realtime PCR, Ultra Centrifuge etc. to research are available for all user.

¡¤ 454 GS FLX Sequencer
¡¤ Automatic DNA Sequencing System
¡¤ Microarray System
¡¤ PCR (real-time, in situ)
¡¤ Amino Acid Analyzer
¡¤ Preparative 3-D Purification System
¡¤ Preparative Liquid Chromatograph
¡¤ Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis
¡¤ Analytical Ultracentrifuge
¡¤ Continuous Elutriation Centrifuge
¡¤ Bio-Image Analyzer
¡¤ Perfusion Chromatography System
¡¤ Ultra-Filtration System
¡¤ DNA Particle Delivery System
¡¤ Fluorescence Life Time Spectrometer
¡¤ Phospho-Image Analyzer (BAS 2500)

Stable Isotope Lab

This laboratory is equipped with instruments for measuring stable isotopes in the researches of life and environmental sciences. The stable isotope ratio mass spectrometer can be used for analysis of stable isotope ratio of C and N in solid and liquid samples of organic and inorganic materials.

¡¤ Stable Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometers (for liquid)
¡¤ Stable Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometers with Elemental Analyzer (for solid)

Material Property Analysis Lab

This laboratory is equipped with instruments for the analysis of physicochemical properties of various materials ranging from natural compounds to synthesized polymers. Thermal or viscoelastic properties such as thermal stability, melting points, and viscoelasticity can be measured using thermal analyzers. Also, structural and optical information on materials can be obtained by spectrum analyzers employing a wide range of wavelength.

¡¤ Differential Scanning Calorimetry
¡¤ Thermo Gravimetric Analyzer
¡¤ Advanced Rheometric Expansion System
¡¤ Dynamic Mechanical Thermal Analyzer
¡¤ Isothermal Titration Calorimetry
¡¤ Micro Differential Scanning Calorimetry
¡¤ Fourier-Transform Infra-Red Spectrometer
¡¤ Circular Dichroism Detector
¡¤ Electrophoretic Light Scattering Spectrometer
¡¤ Dynamic Light Scattering Spectrometer
¡¤ Fiber Analyzer
¡¤ Polarimeter
¡¤ Rapid Visco Analyser

Electron Microscopy Lab

This laboratory is equipped with various microscopes and accessories for observing external and internal structure of biological specimens. Transmission electron microscopes and scanning electron microscopes are used for examining biological ultrastructure. Also, histological research can be supported by light microscopy and specimen-sectioning equipments. Cryo-techniques for processing liquid or semi-solid specimens are available along with various accessories. Micrographs can be processed and analyzed in digital formats.

¡¤ Energy-Filtering Transmission Electron Microscope
¡¤ Transmission Electron Microscope
¡¤ Field-Emission Scanning Electron Microscope
¡¤ Scanning Electron Microscope
¡¤ Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectrometer
¡¤ Ultramicrotome
¡¤ Gold/Osmium Coater

Mass Spectrometer Lab

This laboratory supports use of various mass spectrometry for the structural studies of biomolecules as well as the analysis of environmental pollutants. The tandem mass spectrometer, which is one of the best in MS/MS in Korea, can be used for analysis of complex compounds, and MALDI-TOF is a very powerful tool for analysis of protein profiles.

¡¤ High Resolution Tandem Mass Spectrometer
¡¤ Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight (MALDI-TOF)
¡¤ High Performance Liquid Chromatograph
¡¤ 3-D High Performance Capillary Electrophoresis
¡¤ Hybrid LC/MS/MS System

Soil and Water Analysis Lab I

This laboratory is equipped with various instruments for the analysis of soil and water. The full step analysis consist of pre-treatment ,instrumentation and official reporting for the samples from the universities, research institutes and environmental companies are carried out by well trained researchers. The items for the analysis are as below ;

¡¤ Soil
    Organic contaminants regulated by soil conservation act.

¡¤ Water
    Organic contaminants regulated by water conservation act.

¡¤ Gas Chromatograph
¡¤ Gas Chromatograph-purge & trap
¡¤ Gas Chromatograph-Mass Spectrometer
¡¤ Trace GC Ultra
¡¤ Accelerated Solvent Extractor
¡¤ Respirometer
¡¤ Automated Soil Sampling System (Geoprobe)

Soil and water Analysis Lab II

This laboratory is equipped with instruments for the analyzing chemical properties of cations and heavy metals in various medium like soils, water, and so on. We specially concentrate upon the analysis of heavy metals for soils and water. The equipped instruments are as follows.

¡¤ ICP-Atomic Emission Spectrometer
¡¤ Atomic Absorption Spectrometer
¡¤ N/P Flow Injection Analyzer
¡¤ Total Organic Carbon Analyzer
¡¤ Mercury Analyzer
¡¤ UV Spectrometer

Soil and water Analysis Lab III

This laboratory is equipped with instruments measuring the physico-chemical characteristic of soil and water. The items for the analysis and equipped instruments are as follows:

¡¤ Soil
    Texture, cation exchange capacity, total nitrogen, inorganic-nitrogen, electrical conductivity, pH,
    bulk density, chloride, carbonate, bicarbonate, cynide and other anion regulated by soil conservation act

¡¤ Water
    Nitrogen, cynide, phenols, anion, pH, electric conductivity, suspended solid, BOD, COD, TOC etc

¡¤ Plants
    Total nitrogen

¡¤ Total Organic Carbon analyzer(TOC)
¡¤ Kjeldahl Protein/Nitrogen analyzer(Automatic)
¡¤ UV/Vis-Spectrophotometer
¡¤ CEC extractor
¡¤ Auto Analyzer 3
¡¤ pH meter

Chromatography Lab

There are several ion chromatographs for isolating anion, cation, carbohydrates, or organic acid components. And there is HPLC for analysis components by detecting absorbance in UV/Vis or fluorescence. GC is also equipped to analysis gas phase of metabolites.

¡¤ High Pressure Liquid Chromatograph
¡¤ Ion chromatograph
¡¤ Gas chromatograph

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer Lab

This laboratory is equipped with a 600MHz NMR spectrometer, one of the best in Korea, Which is used to characterize physico-chemical properties and to identify structures of a wide range of liquid samples from organic molecules to bio-macromolecules. A 400MHz NMR spectrometer with CP/MAS and mico-imaging supports studies on morphological and physico-chemical properties of solid samples.

¡¤ 400MHz NMR Spectrometer (for solid)
¡¤ 600MHz NMR Spectrometer (for liquid)
¡¤ Computers : HP Workstation, O2 Workstation
¡¤ Softwares : XWINNMR, Topspin
¡¤ Electron Spin Resonance Spectrometer

Environmental Measurement Lab

This laboratory is equipped with instruments for ecological or physiological researches of agricultural and natural environment. The equipments can be used for monitoring microclimatological factors, photosynthesis and respiration rates of plants. They are used for controlling environmental conditions on plant growth, and for measuring biological responses of plants and animals to environmental conditions, too. Some equipments are available to borrow for use in the field.

¡¤ CO2 Bowen Ratio Measurement System
¡¤ Data Acquisition System
¡¤ Human Vibration Measurement System
¡¤ Photosynthesis Measurement System
¡¤ Plant Growth Chambers
¡¤ Tethersonde system
¡¤ Vertical temperature profiler
¡¤ Wind profiler

X-Ray Structure Analysis Lab

This laboratory is equipped with various X-ray instruments for structure analysis. X-ray diffraction method is one of the most powerful tools to investigate structural features of various materials such as proteins, powders, and fibers at the atomic level. A cryogenic system, a dual processor, and softwares such as SOLVE and O were installed to support crystallography of proteins and nucleic acids in the era of post-genome.

¡¤ X-Ray Generator and Diffraction Image Processor
¡¤ Small-Angle X-Ray Scattering with General Area Detector Diffraction System
¡¤ Powder X-Ray Diffractometry
¡¤ Preparative Biomolecular Purification System
¡¤ X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer(XRF)