Facilities and Equipment
Biochemistry and Chemistry
In Statesboro, Biochemistry and Chemistry is housed in the Nursing and Chemistry Building, while in Savannah, our program is in the Science Center. Our facilities are state of the art with ample classroom, laboratory and research space. The buildings were both opened shortly after the year 2000 and the facilities content is listed below:
Statesboro
- 5 Classrooms with LCD projectors & A/V presentation equipment
- 4 General/Environmental Chemistry Labs
- 2 Organic Chemistry Labs
- 1 Biochemistry Lab
- 1 Analytical Lab
- 1 Physical Chemistry Lab
- 1 Instrumentation Lab
- 2 Advanced Course Labs
- 1 Laser Research Lab
- 1 NMR Facility
- 1 SEM Lab
- 1 Computer Lab
- 1 Molecular Modelling lab
- 16 Faculty Research Labs
- 1 Glassblowing/Fabrication Lab
Savannah
- 7 Classrooms with LCD projectors & A/V presentation equipment
- 2 General Chemistry Labs
- 1 Organic Chemistry Lab
- 2 Biochemistry Labs
- 1 Analytical Lab
- 1 Physical / Inorganic Chemistry Lab
- 1 Instrumentation Lab
- 1 NMR Lab
- 1 X-ray Lab
- 9 Faculty Research Labs
- 1 Glassblowing/Fabrication Lab
NMR Spectrometer
| Equipment | Purchased | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Agilent 400 MHz NMR spectrometer | 2013 | $279,999 |
| JEOL ECS-300 MHz NMR Spect.** | 2012 | $149,900 |
FT-IR Spectrophotometers
| Equipment | Purchased | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Thermo iS10 FTIR (x2) | 2014 | $41,900 |
| Shimadzu IR-Prestige-21 | 2006 | $27,800 |
| Perkin Elmer Spectrum II FTIR (X2)** | 2019,2011 | $20,191 |
| Thermo Nicolet Avatar 370-FTIR (x2) | 2003,2008 | $44,000 |
| Thermo Nicolet Nexus 470 w/ ATR, SMART, ARK, & diffuse reflectance accessories | 2003 | $41,200 |
UV-Vis Spectrophotometers
| Equipment | Purchased | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Carry 5000 UV-VIS NIR Spectrometer | 2013 | $38,500 |
| Shimadzu UV-2401PC (x2) | 2006 | $19,900 |
| Carey Agilent 300 Spectrometer** | 2013 | $20,261 |
| Shimadzu UV-1601 (x2) | 2006 | $10,700 |
| Molecular Devices Plate Reader – Spectrophotometer | 2005 | $16,600 |
| Shimadzu UV-2401PC (x2) | 2003 | $20,000 |
Materials Characterization
| Equipment | Purchased | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Rigaku XtaLAB Mini X-ray Diffractometer | 2013 | $136,300 |
| Rigaku XtaLAB Mini X-ray Diffractometer w/ Cryocooling** | 2012 | $176,515 |
| Rigaku MiniFlex 600 Powder Diffraction** | 2013 | $75,392 |
| Epsilon DEA 230/1 dielectric analyzer | 2013 | $20,200 |
| Micrometrics ASAP 2020 Surface Area & Porosity Analyzer | 2013 | $42,100 |
| Bio-Rad Experion automated electrophoresis | 2013 | $12,800 |
| JEOL JSM-7600F field emission SEM | 2012 | $436,000 |
| NT-MDT Ntegra Atomic Force Microscope | 2012 | $94,300 |
| Malvern Nano-ZS90 Zetasizer | 2013 | $37,300 |
| TA Instruments Q800 Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer | 2011 | $47,600 |
| TA Instruments Q50 TGA | 2010 | $24,000 |
| Johnson Matthey Magnetic Susceptibility Balance | 2003 | $4,500 |
| TA Instruments Q100 DSC w/ cooling unit | 2002 | $30,000 |
| Micromeretics Gemini Series Surface Area Analyzer | 1997 | $15,000 |
| Ro-Tap RX-29 particle size sieve shaker | 1999 | $2,400 |
| Coherent Innova 90 (5W Ar-Ion) Laser | 1998 | $26,000 |
| Vreeland Spectrix Direct reading Microscope | 1983 | $7,600 |
Fluorimeters
| Equipment | Purchased | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| PerkinElmer LS55 w/ well plate reader | 2009 | $18,400 |
| PerkinElmer LS55 (x2) | 2008 | $29,200 |
| Shimadzu RT 5301 | 2003 | $18,890 |
| ISS K2 Multi-Frequency Lifetime Fluorimeter | 1998 | $105,000 |
| Shimadzu RT 5301 | 1998 | $13,400 |
Gas Chromatographs
| Equipment | Purchased | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Shimadzu GCMS-QP 2010 SE** | 2017 | $59454 |
| Shimadzu GC-FID 2010 Plus** | 2012 | $39,892 |
| Shimadzu GCMS-QP 2010 SE** | 2014 | $50,996 |
| Shimadzu GC-2014 (x4) | 2012/2013 | $43,200 |
| Shimadzu GCMS-QP2010S w/ dual flow control and FID secondary detection | 2010 | $60,300 |
| Shimadzu GCMS-QP5000 | 2006 | $46,000 |
| Gow-Mac Series 600 w/ TCD | 2003 | $12,000 |
| Shimadzu QP 5050A w/direct injection MS probe El and Cl ionization available | 2000 | $35,500 |
| Shimadzu GC-17A w/ FID & ECD | 2000 | $18,500 |
| Gow-Mac Series 600 w/ TCD | 1997 | $13,000 |
HPLC
| Equipment | Purchased | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Shimadzu CBM-20A w/ UV/vis detection (x2) | 2013 | $68,000 |
| Waters 2487 HPLC | 2013 | $12,500 |
| Waters Fraction Collector III | 2013 | $12,500 |
| Shimadzu CBM-20A w/ column oven, ref. index, and viscotek | 2011 | $59,400 |
| Shimadzu LCMS-2020 Single Quad | 2011 | $129,900 |
| Shimadzu LC-20AD GPC option w/ RI & UV detection | 2011 | $53,000 |
| PerkinElmer Series 200 w/ UV detection | 2009 | $21,000 |
| Shimadzu SCL-10A w/ degasser & UV/vis detection | 2003 | $29,600 |
| Shimadzu LCAT 4 solvent system w/ UV detection | 2003 | $34,400 |
| Waters Delta 600 4 solvent system w/ UV and Fluor det | 2001/2007 | $52,600 |
| Perkin Elmer HPLC | 1996 | $30,000 |
FPLC
| Equipment | Purchased | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| BioRad NGC FPLC** | 2015 | $39892 |
| GE INV907 FPLC** | 1991 | $34508 |
Electrochemical Apparatus
| Equipment | Purchased | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| CH Instruments, Electrochemical Analyzer | 2003 | $5,500 |
| BAS-100B w/ HDME | 1991 | $16,500 |
Elemental Analysis
| Equipment | Purchased | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Thermo Scientific Flash 2000 organic element analyzer | 2014 | $48,900 |
| Bruker Microflex MALDI-TOF | 2012 | $176,300 |
| PerkinElmer ICP-HPLC-MS w/speciation/ laser ablation | 2010 | $291,500 |
| PerkinElmer Aanalyst 200 (x2) | 2005 | $24,000 |
| Shimadzu Total Organic Carbon Analyzer TOC-Vcsn shared and housed in COPH | 2002 | $32,700 |
| Perkin-Elmer Aanalyst 100 | 2000 | $15,000 |
| Perkin-Elmer Aanalyst 100 | 1998 | $14,000 |
| Perkin-Elmer AAnalyst 200** | 2014 | $21,571 |
Centrifuges
| Equipment | Purchased | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beckman Avanti J-20 XPI | 2003 | $30,000 |
| Beckman Avanti J-25-1 | 1995 | $22,000 |
Supercritical Fluid Equipment
| Equipment | Purchased | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Isco, Model 210 Extractor (x2) | 1996 | $6,000 (Donated) |
| Isco, Model 260 Syringe Pump (x2) | 1996 | $6,000 (Donated) |
Other Miscellaneous Equipment
| Equipment | Purchased | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Vigor – Inert Atmosphere Glove Box** | 2020 | $29,200 |
| Vigor – Inert Atmosphere Glove Box** | 2013 | $28,500 |
| Denton Vacuum sputter coater | 2013 | $77,800 |
| BioLogic VMP3 potentiostat | 2013 | $35,800 |
| LC Technology TD400C glove box | 2013 | $12,700 |
| Carver 4386 Hydraulic Press | 2013 | $6,300 |
| Malverin Nano-ZS Zetasizer | 2011 | $37,300 |
| Jasco P-2000 polarimeter | 2011 | $15,600 |
| Anton-Paar MW3000 microwave digestion/reactor | 2010 | $27,000 |
| Paar high pressure reactor | 2006 | $14,000 |
| Table Top Steam Sterilizer | 2005 | $5,000 |
| Milestone Ethos Microwave Lab Station | 2003 | $30,000 |
NMR Spectrometer
| Equipment | Purchased | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Agilent 400 MHz NMR spectrometer | 2013 | $279,999 |
| JEOL ECS-300 MHz NMR Spect.** | 2012 | $149,900 |
FT-IR Spectrophotometers
| Equipment | Purchased | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Thermo iS10 FTIR (x2) | 2014 | $41,900 |
| Shimadzu IR-Prestige-21 | 2006 | $27,800 |
| Perkin Elmer Spectrum II FTIR (X2)** | 2019,2011 | $20,191 |
| Thermo Nicolet Avatar 370-FTIR (x2) | 2003,2008 | $44,000 |
| Thermo Nicolet Nexus 470 w/ ATR, SMART, ARK, & diffuse reflectance accessories | 2003 | $41,200 |
UV-Vis Spectrophotometers
| Equipment | Purchased | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Carry 5000 UV-VIS NIR Spectrometer | 2013 | $38,500 |
| Shimadzu UV-2401PC (x2) | 2006 | $19,900 |
| Carey Agilent 300 Spectrometer** | 2013 | $20,261 |
| Shimadzu UV-1601 (x2) | 2006 | $10,700 |
| Molecular Devices Plate Reader – Spectrophotometer | 2005 | $16,600 |
| Shimadzu UV-2401PC (x2) | 2003 | $20,000 |
Materials Characterization
| Equipment | Purchased | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Rigaku XtaLAB Mini X-ray Diffractometer | 2013 | $136,300 |
| Rigaku XtaLAB Mini X-ray Diffractometer w/ Cryocooling** | 2012 | $176,515 |
| Rigaku MiniFlex 600 Powder Diffraction** | 2013 | $75,392 |
| Epsilon DEA 230/1 dielectric analyzer | 2013 | $20,200 |
| Micrometrics ASAP 2020 Surface Area & Porosity Analyzer | 2013 | $42,100 |
| Bio-Rad Experion automated electrophoresis | 2013 | $12,800 |
| JEOL JSM-7600F field emission SEM | 2012 | $436,000 |
| NT-MDT Ntegra Atomic Force Microscope | 2012 | $94,300 |
| Malvern Nano-ZS90 Zetasizer | 2013 | $37,300 |
| TA Instruments Q800 Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer | 2011 | $47,600 |
| TA Instruments Q50 TGA | 2010 | $24,000 |
| Johnson Matthey Magnetic Susceptibility Balance | 2003 | $4,500 |
| TA Instruments Q100 DSC w/ cooling unit | 2002 | $30,000 |
| Micromeretics Gemini Series Surface Area Analyzer | 1997 | $15,000 |
| Ro-Tap RX-29 particle size sieve shaker | 1999 | $2,400 |
| Coherent Innova 90 (5W Ar-Ion) Laser | 1998 | $26,000 |
| Vreeland Spectrix Direct reading Microscope | 1983 | $7,600 |
Fluorimeters
| Equipment | Purchased | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| PerkinElmer LS55 w/ well plate reader | 2009 | $18,400 |
| PerkinElmer LS55 (x2) | 2008 | $29,200 |
| Shimadzu RT 5301 | 2003 | $18,890 |
| ISS K2 Multi-Frequency Lifetime Fluorimeter | 1998 | $105,000 |
| Shimadzu RT 5301 | 1998 | $13,400 |
Gas Chromatographs
| Equipment | Purchased | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Shimadzu GCMS-QP 2010 SE** | 2017 | $59454 |
| Shimadzu GC-FID 2010 Plus** | 2012 | $39,892 |
| Shimadzu GCMS-QP 2010 SE** | 2014 | $50,996 |
| Shimadzu GC-2014 (x4) | 2012/2013 | $43,200 |
| Shimadzu GCMS-QP2010S w/ dual flow control and FID secondary detection | 2010 | $60,300 |
| Shimadzu GCMS-QP5000 | 2006 | $46,000 |
| Gow-Mac Series 600 w/ TCD | 2003 | $12,000 |
| Shimadzu QP 5050A w/direct injection MS probe El and Cl ionization available | 2000 | $35,500 |
| Shimadzu GC-17A w/ FID & ECD | 2000 | $18,500 |
| Gow-Mac Series 600 w/ TCD | 1997 | $13,000 |
HPLC
| Equipment | Purchased | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Shimadzu CBM-20A w/ UV/vis detection (x2) | 2013 | $68,000 |
| Waters 2487 HPLC | 2013 | $12,500 |
| Waters Fraction Collector III | 2013 | $12,500 |
| Shimadzu CBM-20A w/ column oven, ref. index, and viscotek | 2011 | $59,400 |
| Shimadzu LCMS-2020 Single Quad | 2011 | $129,900 |
| Shimadzu LC-20AD GPC option w/ RI & UV detection | 2011 | $53,000 |
| PerkinElmer Series 200 w/ UV detection | 2009 | $21,000 |
| Shimadzu SCL-10A w/ degasser & UV/vis detection | 2003 | $29,600 |
| Shimadzu LCAT 4 solvent system w/ UV detection | 2003 | $34,400 |
| Waters Delta 600 4 solvent system w/ UV and Fluor det | 2001/2007 | $52,600 |
| Perkin Elmer HPLC | 1996 | $30,000 |
FPLC
| Equipment | Purchased | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| BioRad NGC FPLC** | 2015 | $39892 |
| GE INV907 FPLC** | 1991 | $34508 |
Electrochemical Apparatus
| Equipment | Purchased | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| CH Instruments, Electrochemical Analyzer | 2003 | $5,500 |
| BAS-100B w/ HDME | 1991 | $16,500 |
Elemental Analysis
| Equipment | Purchased | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Thermo Scientific Flash 2000 organic element analyzer | 2014 | $48,900 |
| Bruker Microflex MALDI-TOF | 2012 | $176,300 |
| PerkinElmer ICP-HPLC-MS w/speciation/ laser ablation | 2010 | $291,500 |
| PerkinElmer Aanalyst 200 (x2) | 2005 | $24,000 |
| Shimadzu Total Organic Carbon Analyzer TOC-Vcsn shared and housed in COPH | 2002 | $32,700 |
| Perkin-Elmer Aanalyst 100 | 2000 | $15,000 |
| Perkin-Elmer Aanalyst 100 | 1998 | $14,000 |
| Perkin-Elmer AAnalyst 200** | 2014 | $21,571 |
Centrifuges
| Equipment | Purchased | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beckman Avanti J-20 XPI | 2003 | $30,000 |
| Beckman Avanti J-25-1 | 1995 | $22,000 |
Supercritical Fluid Equipment
| Equipment | Purchased | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Isco, Model 210 Extractor (x2) | 1996 | $6,000 (Donated) |
| Isco, Model 260 Syringe Pump (x2) | 1996 | $6,000 (Donated) |
Other Miscellaneous Equipment
| Equipment | Purchased | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Vigor – Inert Atmosphere Glove Box** | 2020 | $29,200 |
| Vigor – Inert Atmosphere Glove Box** | 2013 | $28,500 |
| Denton Vacuum sputter coater | 2013 | $77,800 |
| BioLogic VMP3 potentiostat | 2013 | $35,800 |
| LC Technology TD400C glove box | 2013 | $12,700 |
| Carver 4386 Hydraulic Press | 2013 | $6,300 |
| Malverin Nano-ZS Zetasizer | 2011 | $37,300 |
| Jasco P-2000 polarimeter | 2011 | $15,600 |
| Anton-Paar MW3000 microwave digestion/reactor | 2010 | $27,000 |
| Paar high pressure reactor | 2006 | $14,000 |
| Table Top Steam Sterilizer | 2005 | $5,000 |
| Milestone Ethos Microwave Lab Station | 2003 | $30,000 |
Physics and Astronomy
Physics and Astronomy researchers have access to a diverse array of cutting-edge equipment and facilities that span various research and observational fields. These resources include advanced telescopes, both optical and radio-based, as well as space-based instruments, allowing us to explore the depths of the universe with unparalleled precision. Furthermore, our capabilities extend to particle accelerators for high-energy physics experiments, particle detectors, and spectrographs to analyze the fundamental properties of matter. Additionally, our facilities house state-of-the-art electron microscopes for nanoscale imaging, high-speed cameras for capturing rapid phenomena, and sophisticated laser systems for investigating optics and quantum mechanics. With these exceptional tools, we can delve into the enigmas of the cosmos and unravel the fundamental principles that govern our physical world. The facilities content is listed below:
- Spintronics: Vector Network Analyzer
- Multi-Azis Teslameter
- 3.3ns resolution Pulse Generator
- 6Ghz Signal Generator
- Lulzbot 3D Printer; Computational: 120 processor cluster with 1 TB RAM
- 10 Linux Workstations; Optical &
- Magnetic Properties of Matter: Electron Paramagnetic Spectrometer
- UV-VIS Diode Array System
- Spectrofluorimeter
- FluoroLog TCSCP System
- Optical Cryostat
- Surelite Laser and Horizong I and II OPO
- Monochromator
- Photon Counter
- Nanosecond Flash Lamp; Protein Purification and Characterization: Filtration System (0.5-5L)
- Class 10K Clean Room with Class 100 Filling Area
- Class 100 Reaction Isolator
- Ultrapure Water Purification System
- Several Chromatograph Purification Systems
- Several Stability Cambers and Preparation Pumps
- Agilent HPLC
- Protein Electrphoresis
- Cooximeter
- Colloid Osmometer
- Oxygen Analyzer
- Hemox Analyzer; Astronomy: 5 Linux Workstations
- 64 Core Linux Server
- Observatory with Remote 16-inch telescope and CCD Camera
Last updated: 7/18/2023