Imaging and Characterization Core

Actively pursuing Louisville Research Core designation

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About Us

The Imaging and Characterization Core provides advanced imaging and characterization capabilities including SEM, AFM and infrared thermal microscopy supporting research in engineering, materials science, biology and more.

The Imaging and Characterization Core is a core component of the Micro/Nano Technology Center (MNTC).

Serving

  • UofL Researchers
  • External-Academic
  • External-Industry
  • Services

    • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) imaging
    • Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) imaging and characterization
    • Infrared thermal imaging
    • Nanoscale metrology services
    • Sample preparation for electron microscopy

  • Equipment & Instruments

    • Thermo Fisher Apreo C LoVac Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with high and low voltage ultra-high-resolution capabilities, variable pressure
    • Back-scattered detector (BSD)
    • Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM) Detector
    • Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) Detector

Core Acknowledgement

Researchers are strongly encouraged to acknowledge the use of this core facility in publications and presentations. Doing so documents the role of shared infrastructure in advancing UofL research and supports the core’s continued operation and growth. 

Consider using the suggested language below when making acknowledgements in your work:

This [publication, project, or research] was made possible, in part, by the Micro/Nano Technology Imaging and Characterization Core [RRID: SCR_028481] at the University of Louisville. 

Core Personnel

Sung Jin Kim
Director, MNTC
Speed School of Engineering - Electrial & Computer Engineering
Ana Sanchez Galiano
Associate Director
Speed School of Engineering - Electrial & Computer Engineering
Michael Martin
Manager, Micro/Nano Technology Center
Speed School of Engineering - Admin
Curtis McKenna
Engineering Senior Researcher, Operations Manager (Facilities)
Speed School of Engineering - Micro/Nano Tech Center
Jasmin Beharic
Engineering Senior Researcher
Speed School of Engineering - Admin
James D Morris
Engineering Senior Researcher
Speed School of Engineering - Admin
Margaret Lucas
Department Coordinator II
Speed School of Engineering - Micro/Nano Tech Center