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Zetasizer Nano ZS
The Zetasizer Nano ZS is a high performance two angle particle and molecular size analyser for the enhanced detection of aggregates and measurement of small or dilute samples, and samples at very low or high concentration using dynamic light scattering with ‘NIBS’ optics. The ZSP also incorporates a zeta potential analyzer that uses electrophoretic light scattering for particles, molecules and surfaces, and a molecular weight analyzer using static light scattering.

BD FACS Jazz™ II
The BD FACS Jazz™ II Cell Sorter is equipped with 2 excitation lasers (blue 488nm and red 642nm) and has a flexible detection configuration detecting up to 8 parameters (6 fluorescence channels, forward scatter and side scatter).

BD Influx™
The BD Influx™ cell sorter is equipped with five excitation lasers (ultraviolet 355nm, violet 405nm, blue 488nm, yellow/green 561nm and red 642nm) and has a flexible detection configuration with a number of filter set options, detecting up to 24 parameters (21 fluorescence channels, two forward scatter channels and one side scatter).

BD FACSCanto™ II
BD FACSCanto™ II is equipped with three excitation lasers wavelengths (405nm, 488nm and 640 nm). The Canto II cant detect up to 10 fluorescent parameters with 2 scatter options and is capable of analyzing samples between 100 and 12,000 cells per second. Software is FACS™ Diva generating standard FCS3.0 files for third party software analysis packages.

BD FACSAria™ IIIu
The BD FACSAria™ IIIu cell sorter is equipped with five excitation lasers (violet 405nm, yellow/green 561nm, red 642nm and blue 488nm OR true-blue 445nm) and can detect up to 17 parameters (15 fluorescence channels plus forward scatter and side scatter).

BD™ High Throughput Sampler Option (HTS) - LSRFortessa
The high throughput sampling (HTS) is attached to the LSRFortessa allowing users to analyse sample directly from a plate (12, 24, 96 and 384 wells).

BD LSRFortessa™ SORP
The BD LSRFortessa™ SORP analyzing flow cytometer is a high-end, user-friendly flow cytometer with 5 excitation lasers and 24 detection parameters (matching our BD Influx’s configuration). Optimised for both biomedical and environmental research, this cytometer offers an optional High Throughput Sampling system, and small particle detection.

Dr Yu Wang
Position: Scientific Officer, Powder Diffraction Instruments
Facility:
Solid State & Elemental Analysis Unit
Laboratory: X-ray Diffraction Laboratory

Dr Aditya Rawal
Position: Research Scientist
Facility:
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility
Category: Academic Staff

Dr Juanfang Ruan
Position: Research Associate
Facility:
Electron Microscope Unit
Category: Academic Staff
Education
Ph.D. - Structural Chemistry, Stockholm University, Sweden (2008)
M. E. - University of Science and Technology Beijing& Beijing Laboratory of Electron Microscopy, China (2003)
B. E. - University of Science and Technology Beijing, China (2000)
Roles and Interests
My role is to conduct collaborative research in the area of Cryo-electron microscopy (Cryo-EM), and help users on Cryo-EM and the three-dimensional reconstruction.
My interests focus on solving the structure of macromolecular complexes and soft matter using Cryo-EM method (single-particle cryo-EM and cryo electron tomography). Meanwhile, I am also interested in developing Cryo-EM method for its application at organic and inorganic interface.
Selected Publications

Dr Karen Privat
Position: Research Associate
Facility:
Electron Microscope Unit
Category: Academic Staff
Education
D.Phil. University of Oxford, UK (2005)
M.Sc. University of Sheffield, UK (1999)
B.A. Lawrence University, USA (1997)
Role
Major responsibility for managing research and training on the JEOL JXA-8500F Hyperprobe (EPMA), EMU SEM training/inquiries contact, and additional support for various instruments.
Interests
Archaeological Science - palaeodietary & palaeoenvironmental reconstruction via stable isotope analysis of floral and faunal remains; chemical analysis of artefacts using microscopy-based techniques (e.g. EPMA)
Publications

Dr Charlie Kong
Position: Senior Research Officer
Facility:
Electron Microscope Unit
Category: General/Technical Staff
Education
Postgraduate Diploma, Information Science, UNSW, (2000)
Ph.D, Materials Science, UNSW (1995)
B.E., Materials Science and Engineering, Shanghai University (1983)
Role
As a flagship instrument (FIB) manager/engineer in AMMRF, Charlie’s duties include providing advice on advanced EM techniques to multidisciplinary research academics and postgraduate research students, teaching and training users on FIB techniques, characterisation of materials with various advanced EM techniques, developing new practical protocols on DB SEM/FIB applications, and managing technical maintenance of the dualbeam FIB. He also acts as the point of contact for external clients, and supports their needs on analytical issues and collaborative research.
Interests
Research on advanced metallic nanomaterials
Characterisation of new generation of thin film materials
Scripting for advanced microfabrication and nanofabrication
Research on the microstructure and microanalysis of interphase interface
Developing new protocols on FIB applications
Chess
Gardening

Rabeya Akter
Position: Senior Technical Officer
Facility:
Solid State & Elemental Analysis Unit
Laboratory: Inductively Coupled Plasma Laboratory

Dorothy Yu
Position: Senior Technical Officer
Facility:
Solid State & Elemental Analysis Unit
Laboratory: Inductively Coupled Plasma Laboratory

Dr Mohan Bhadbhade
Position: Scientific Officer, Crystallography
Facility:
Solid State & Elemental Analysis Unit
Laboratory: X-ray Diffraction Laboratory

Khorshed Chinu
Position: ICP Technical Officer
Facility:
Solid State & Elemental Analysis Unit
Category: General/Technical Staff
Laboratory: Inductively Coupled Plasma Laboratory

NMR - Staff List - Researchers
The following UNSW staff members use NMR as a key tool in their research.

AC Lab System
In today’s world, online connection is the key to get lab facilities and users connected and integrated. Through years of effort, we developed a facility online booking and management system, which provides a secure and reliable platform for lab managers and staff to run the lab efficiently and to enhance and enrich lab and users interaction experience.

Mr Brendan Lee
Position: Technical Officer
Facility:
Biological Resources Imaging Laboratory
Category: General/Technical Staff
Laboratory: Imaging
Brendan specialises in live animal imaging and related procedures including various surgeries, physiological monitoring and contrast/radioisotope administration.

BMSF - Access - BMSF Analysts
For short projects or when a project supervisor does not want to train staff or students to perform analysis at the BMSF, an expert BMSF analyst can provide assistance. This usually begins with a meeting to discuss the scientific needs of the project. Whenever possible the analyst will assist on that project until its completion. If BMSF expertise is needed for grant applications or publishing results, the analysts will normally be able to assist.

BMSF - Access - Register User and/or Project
Users need to apply for registration with the BMSF before being able to access equipment and services. Registered users are provided with access to the booking system and to other services such as training and learning resources provided by the BMSF. To access these resources the user must log in to the BMSF Booking System.