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Electron Microscopy Core

 

 

Overview of Services

The EMC mission is to provide cost-effective, safe and efficient access to state-of-the-art and core electron microscopes for imaging and analytical characterization, and also surface analysis by XPS and Raman, with 24/7 access for the UIC community and beyond. In addition to instrument access, EMC staff offer advice, hands-on training, education and research collaboration. EMC aims to promote, enable and encourage cutting-edge education and research using the core's instrumentation.

Leadership

Fengyuan Shi | Director | fyshi@uic.edu | (312) 355-2087

Figen Seiler | Senior Research Specialist | figens1@uic.edu | (312) 996-6899

 

Location and hours of operation

Location Hours

 

116, SES

845 West Taylor St      

Chicago, IL 60607

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E-5, MSB

1100 South Ashland Ave   

Chicago, IL 60607

 

Monday - Friday

8:30 am - 4:30 pm (staffed)

 

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Monday - Friday

9:30 am - 5:30 pm (staffed)

 

Links & Resources

  1. Electron Microscopy Core Informational Site
  2. Getting Started Help Site

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
Fengyuan Shi
Director
 
(312) 355-2087
 
fyshi@uic.edu
 
112 SES
 

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