Electron Microscopy Facilities - Shared Research Facilities

Overview of Services

The WVU SRF Electron Microscopy Facilities is located in the Engineering Sciences Building (ESB) on WVU's Evansdale Campus in Morgantown. These multiuser laboratories attract people from many different research areas who have imaging needs. EMF offers a wide range of capabilities for reasonable user fees with individual hands-on training. The EMF is fundamental for structural analyses of different materials, from bulk materials samples to biologicals. Standard sample preparation can be developed on site. Experienced staff assist users with all their requirements.


Instruments include:

  • JEOL JEM-2100 Transmission Electron Microscope
  • Hitachi S-4700 Scanning Electron Microscope
  • JEOL JSM-7600 Scanning Electron Microscope
  • Fischione 1050 TEM Mill
  • Denton Desk V Sputter and Carbon Coater
  • Allied High Tech Mulitprep Precision Polishing System
  • Allied High Tech Low Speed Saw Tech4
  • Baltec CO2 Critical Point Dryer CPD30
  • Leica Ultramicrotome UC7 RT
  • Zeiss Axio Lab.A1 Microscope
  • BioSample Preparation Lab
  • Other ancillary equipment

See the complete list of WVU Shared Research Facilities instruments and rates at WVUSRF Instrumentation List

 

WVU FACULTY, LET'S GO… 

FIRST TIME SRF PIs 

  • Click the Services and Supplies tab above.
  • Look for the PI AGREEMENT.
  • Follow the Initiate Request link and provide the requested info.

ASK US TO RUN YOUR EXPERIMENT (LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES REQUEST)

  • Click the Services and Supplies tab above.
  • Look for LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES REQUEST.
  • Follow the Initiate Request link and provide the requested information.
  • An SRF manager will be in touch within approximately 24 hours.

REQUEST A QUOTE

  • Click the Services and Supplies tab above.
  • Look for QUOTE REQUEST.
  • Follow the Initiate Request link and provide the requested information.
  • An SRF manager will be in touch within approximately 24 hours.  

 

WVU STUDENTS AND RESEARCH STAFF, LET'S GO... 

FIRST TIME SRF STUDENTS AND STAFF 

  • Click the Services and Supplies tab above.
  • Look for the USER AGREEMENT.
  • Follow the Initiate Request link and provide the requested info.

REQUEST TRAINING

    • Mandatory lab and safety training, a pre-requisite for all other training
    • Special safety training for cleanrooms and labs involving biologicals or radiologicals that may be a prerequisite for certain facilities
    • Specific instrument training  
  • Follow the Initiate Request link and provide the requested information.
  • An SRF Manager will contact you to arrange for training. 

 

NON-WVU CLIENTS AND USERS, JOIN US… 

BECOME AN EXTERNAL AFFILIATE OF THE SRF

  • Click the Services and Supplies tab above.
  • Initiate a Laboratory Testing Services Request with the Core and complete the requested information.
  • An SRF Manager will contact you to discuss your request. 

Leadership

Marcela Redigolo

SRF Electron Microscopy Facilities Manager

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV, 26506

(304) 293-9683 (office) | marcela.redigolo@mail.wvu.edu

Location and hours of operation

Engineering Sciences Building
1306 Evansdale Dr. 
Morgantown, WV 26506

Open 24 Hours per Day/365 Days per Year  |  Staffed Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

Links and Resources

WVU Shared Research Facilities Website  |  Electron Microscopy Facilities (Shared Research Facilities) Homepage   WVU Health Sciences Center Shared Resources

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
Marcela Redigolo
SRF EMF Manager
 
(304) 293-9683
 
marcela.redigolo@mail.wvu.edu
 
ESB G58
 
Qiang Wang
SRF Core Associate
 
(304) 293-3075 | (720) 352-8571
 
qiang.wang@mail.wvu.edu
 
ESB G58 | WH 427
 
Aamer Mahmood
SRF Director
 
(304) 293-9418
 
aamer.mahmood@mail.wvu.edu
 
WH 405
 
Trieu Nguyen
SRF Core Associate
 

 
trieu.nguyen@mail.wvu.edu
 
EBS G60
 

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