Laboratory Facilities
State-of-the-art infrastructure supporting advanced research in microbial biotechnology and environmental sciences.
Major Instruments and Equipment
Hot Air Oven
Used for dry heat sterilization of glassware, metal instruments, and laboratory materials at controlled high temperatures.
pH Meter
Electronic instrument used to measure the acidity or alkalinity of solutions with high precision in laboratory experiments.
Optical Microscope
Used for magnified visualization of cells, microorganisms, and biological samples using visible light and optical lenses.
Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography (FPLC)
Chromatography system used for purification and separation of proteins, enzymes, and biomolecules under controlled conditions.
Water Bath
Maintains samples at a constant temperature for incubation, enzyme reactions, and microbiological experiments.
Weighing Balance
High precision digital balance used for accurate measurement of chemicals, reagents, and biological samples.
Gel Documentation Unit
Imaging system used to visualize and record DNA, RNA, and protein bands after gel electrophoresis.
Ultra-Centrifuge
High-speed centrifuge used for separation of proteins, nucleic acids, and cellular components at very high rotational speeds.
Incubator
Provides controlled temperature conditions for growth of microorganisms, cell cultures, and biological samples.
Sonicator
Uses ultrasonic waves to break cells, mix solutions, and disperse particles in molecular biology experiments.
Orbital Shaker
Used for uniform mixing of liquid cultures, reagents, and samples by circular shaking motion at controlled speed.
Safety & Compliance
The laboratory adheres to Institutional Biosafety Committee guidelines and maintains strict compliance with environmental, chemical, and biological safety protocols. Regular audits and training sessions ensure a secure research environment.