SOPHISTICATED ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTATION FACILITY (SAIF)

&
CENTRAL INSTRUMENTATION LABORATORY (CIL)
PANJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH
It gives me great pleasure to share that the Sophisticated Analytical Instrumentation Facility (SAIF)/
Central Instrumentation Laboratory (CIL), Panjab University has been working in unison in the
pursuit of achieving excellence in research by providing state-of-art sophisticated analytical
instrumentation facility to the researchers from various universities, institutes, R&D labs, MSMEs,
industries etc.

This Department of Science & Technology (DST) supported centre, is a central facility with state-of-
art facilities to provide wider service to a numerous educational institutions and industries that lack
significant instrumentation facilities. Also, University disburses funds from PURSE grants time-to
time in order to further support and strengthen the services and infrastructure. The department has
made significant efforts in the past times to visualize the efforts in extending the vision of enriching
Panjab University's to extend the knowledge and training to the learners who cannot afford it. In an
effort to provide an opportunity to enhance the capabilities of students located in remote areas of
India, the SAIF/CIL, Panjab University Chandigarh has extended their facilities and organized
special workshops for Union territory of Kashmir, Ladakh and states of Uttrakhand, Himachal and
northeast states. During these programmes, a very encouraging and positive response has been
received from the budding scientists of these areas.

I believe that the SAIF/CIL would continue to excel in their aims to serve the researchers' fraternity,
MSMEs and industries by putting their tireless efforts in enhancing the quality of their services to the
users and I wish them all the best in their future endeavours.

Prof. Raj Kumar

Vice Chancellor
Dear all,

Our department has been proud of its records in delivering fast and dedicated services to promote
the quality of research. The department has been providing multiple assistance, such as,
instrumentation facilities to characterize molecules and materials, workshop facilities to repair
analytical instruments, and postgraduate courses like M.Tech. (Instrumentation) and M.Sc
(Instrumentation), to improve the knowledge of young researchers. The Department is named as
Sophisticated Analytical Instrumentation Facility (SAIF, Central Instrumentation Laboratory (CIL)
and University Centre for Instrumentation and Micro-electronics (UCIM), respectively and is funded
by Department of Science and Technology (DST) and Panjab University. During COVID – 19
Pandemic, our department has in-house developed and commercialized UV-sanitization Chambers
and Thermal and UV paper currency sanitizer for disinfection. Further, SAIF, Panjab University
Chandigarh partners with Molekule USA, to donate air purification units to hospitals throughout
India to help in the fight against coronavirus.

On behalf of the department, I invite young and experienced researchers, R&D Labs, MSMEs &
Industries to make use of the instrumentation facilities available with us to experience the high-
quality expertise in research and development.

Thank you!!!

Prof. Ganga Ram Chaudhary

Director, SAIF/CIL/UCIM
 MASS SPECTROMETER FACILITY

MALDI SYNAPT XS HD MASS SPECTROMETER

SPECIFICATIONS:

Mass Range 100 to 8000 Daltons

Multimode Ionization technique for ionizing samples in

both ESI, Nano source & APCI sources, simultaneously.
TOF Mass Range: The TOF mass range of the analyzer must
be up to 100,000 m/z or more.

Quadrupole for isolation of various mass to charge ratios,

Time of flight tube for obtaining accurate mass information
up to 4 decimal places must be available a standard & Ion
Mobility separation for separating isobaric species. the
instrument also should be capable of MALDI analysis
suitable for large Moloecules Like Proteins, Lipodomic,
Glycoprotein, Polymer etc.

SAMPLE REQUIREMENT:

The amount of sample required for the analysis is 5-10 mg

in solid or liquid form

Maldi-TOF Synapt XS HD
Mass Spectrometer
2020
FT-NMR SPECTROMETER FACILITY

SPECIFICATIONS:

A sensitive 5 mm multinuclear smart probe allow to study

a large number NMR sensitive nuclei including 19F NMR

SAMPLE REQUIREMENT:

Samples are accepted in solid or liquid for. Compounds

should be highly pure and soluble in commonly available
solvents (CHLOROFORM/DMSO/D2O). For 1H NMR sample
quantity should be 15-20 mg, however for 13C and other
nuclei it should be ~ 50 mg.

SPECIFICATIONS:

SAMPLE REQUIREMENT:

Samples are accepted in solid or liquid form. Compounds

should be highly pure and soluble in commonly available
solvents (CHLOROFORM/DMSO/D2O). For 1H NMR sample
quantity should be
 ELECTRON MICROSCOPY/IMAGING FACILITY

HIGH RESOLUTION TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPE

Working Voltage :40 to 120 kV,

Magnification :6 lakh (Max),
Resolution :0.36 nm
(point to point),
Detector: Charge couple
device (CCD)

Power Sample: ~ 5 mg
Liquid Sample: ~ 1 ml
Stain (if required): PTA (1% to 2%)
as per requirement

FIELD EMISSION SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE

Laser for multiphoton microscopy Accelerating Voltage: 0.3 to 30kV

Laser for confocal microscopy Probe current: 10-12 to 10-6 A
(option) Magnification X10 to X 300,000
NDD for multiphoton microscopy Resolution: 4.0 mm at 8mm
Ultra high resolution microscopy,
Standard fluorescence detector working distance
Ultra-high resolution imaging,
even at ultra low accelerating voltage (option)
(Resolution 1-1.3 nm at landing Diascopic detector (option)
voltage 1.0 kV) Scan head Sample should be in dry form;
Resolution 1 nm at accelerating Spectral detecftor (option) Biological Sample must be 100%
voltage 15kv Suspension after fixation and
Dehydration. The Powder particle
size must be in Micron level
(i.e. above 500 nm.)
Powder Sample: ~ 5mg; Liquid
Sample: 1 ml; Solid: Length & breadth:
less than 1 inch, width less than 5mm
 CRYSTALLOGRAPHY FACILITY

SPECIFICATIONS:

Vertifical goniometer having range of 5º to 140º 2f

Fixed divergence, anti scatter and receiving slits, Nickel
beta filter, solid state X'celerator detector, 15 position
sample changer, Copper anode, radiation K Wavelength
1.54Å.

SAMPLE REQUIREMENT:

Fine powder: 1 gm
Round glass slide of size: 15 mm (diameter) and 2 mm
(thickness)
Sample on glass slide of size: 35 mm × 25 mm and 2 mm
(thickness)

WAVELENGTH DISPERSIVE X-RAY FLUORESCENCE

 ELEMENTAL COMPOSITION FACILITY

AAS
SPECTROPHOTOMETER FACILITY

SPECIFICATIONS:

SAMPLE REQUIREMENT:

SPECIFICATIONS:
Double Beam type
Operates between 0 to 100 C
Suitable for both glass thin film and liquid samples,
Combined together FTIR one can analyze the samples in
the wide range from 190nm - 3300nm.

SAMPLE REQUIREMENT:
5-10ml sample is required. For specular reflectance the
samples with reflective surface are required.
 THERMAL ANALYSIS FACILITY

THERMO GRAVIMETRIC ANALYSIS (TGA)

Make: Setaram
Model: Setsys
Year of Purchasing: 2021

SPECIFICATIONS:
SETSYS Setaram
Temp. Range2400o C
Graphite Furnace, switchable from TGA to
TG-DTA Balance Loading capacity :35gm
Sample size should be 90 L or above

DIFFERENTIAL SCANNING CALORIMETRY (DSC)

Make: Setaram
Model: Setline DSC+
Year of Purchasing: 2021

SETLINE DSC+ with auto sampler

Temperature range -170 to 700 oC
Temperature scanning rate: 0.01 to 100 oC/min
TISSUE CUTTING/SAMPLE DRYER FACILITY

SPECIFICATIONS:

SAMPLE REQUIREMENT:

SPECIFICATIONS:

SAMPLE REQUIREMENT:
 WORKSHOP FACILITY

MECHANICAL

ELECTRICAL WOODEN
 SAIF/CIL INITIATIVE TO HELP OUR SOCIETY DURING COVID PANDEMIC-2020
PRODUCTS DESIGN, DEVELOPED & COMMERCIALIZED BY SAIF/CIL

Purpose:
It is used for the disinfection of daily use articles to minimize the chances of infectious disease caused by
bacteria and viruses including corona virus.
Specifications
360 degree design, Germicidal UV-C radiation, Special UV reflecting coating to increase efficiency many
folds, for the safety reason it cannot operate if door is open. Radiation safe window to see inside. Version 1:
120 liters/50W,Version 2: 60 Liters/25W
Applications-
It can disinfect the surface of any article placed in it in few minutes. It is capable of sanitizing articles such
as papers, files, office articles, mobile phones, keys, pens and even household items. virtually any article
which can fit into chamber.

Purpose:
It is used for the disinfection of currency notes and cheques to avoid any infectious disease caused by
bacteria and viruses including corona virus.
Specifications
Heat and UV-C Treatment on both surfaces, Time required for disinfection is 20 seconds, Two UV sources
located very close to currency note, It can sanitize 3 notes simultaneously no radiation exposure to
operator,Wattage: 150W
Applications-
Since cash is the most preferred mode of transaction among Indians and several other countries, the fear
of the corona virus spreading from currency notes is on the rise. This setup is good for avoiding spread of
any pathogen responsible for surface to human transmission. It can be used for safety of a person wherever
limited currency transaction is involved.
Ultraviolet Sanitization Chamber
Designed and developed by
Sophisticated Analytical Instrumentation Facility
(established by department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India)
& Central Instrumentation Laboratory,
Panjab University, Chandigarh

120 litres 60 litres

Powerful UV-C radiation kills pathogens

on surface within minutes
It can disinfect papers, files, office articles, mobile phones, keys, pens and
household items, virtually any article which can fit into chamber

*GST is applicable for other than Panjab University buyer

Contact : Director SAIF/CIL, Panjab University, Chandigarh
 SAIF/CIL PANJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH

Molekule USA partners with SAIF, Panjab University Chandigarh to donate air purification units to
hospitals in India to help in the fight against coronavirus
COVID-19 is known to be transmitted from person to person by exposure to aerosolized respiratory droplets.
This makes adequate indoor air purification and ventilation extremely critical. In this effort, Molekule is
partnering with the Sophisticated Analytical Instrumentation Facility, Panjab University Chandigarh (SAIF,
PUC) to get Molekule air purifiers to COVID wards and ICUs at various hospitals in Chandigarh and Punjab,
including makeshift COVID hospital at the Panjab University. Given the deepening COVID-19 crisis in India
and the increasing threat to the health of citizens and healthcare workers, Molekule is donating 2,000 air
purifiers, worth more than 7.5 crore rupees, to hospitals across the country to help aid in the battle against the
virus and provide patients, doctors, and staff with much needed clean air.
SAIF, Panjab University staff members are very enthusiastically working for this noble cause. In the first batch,
Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Prof. G.R. Chaudhary, Director, SAIF and Dr. Rajeev Kumar, Environment
Studies received 271 Molekule Air Purifier Mini units along with 2 units of Molekule Air Pro RX, which is
originally designed for medical purposes in the United States and optimized for air purification in
multipurpose facilities in hospitals to cater for huge areas such as emergency wards, ICUs etc.
Dr. Jaspreet Singh Dhau, Panjab University's Distinguished Alumni and Head of R&D at Molekule Inc. USA and
Prof. Ganga Ram Chaudhary, Director, SAIF, PUC are spearheading the campaign to provide Molekule Air
purifiers to various hospitals in India. Dr. Dhau from USA demonstrated assembling of Air Purifier to the
technical staff members of SAIF, PUC through online mode. All the devices were assembled and tested at SAIF,
PUC by its dedicated technical staff members.
 GLIMPSES OF FEW PLACES, WHERE MOLEKULE AIR PURIFIERS UNITS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED

2000 Air Purifiers along with Air Pro RX Units donated by Molekule USA were / will be distributed amongst
various hospitals of 12 States of India (Chandigarh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttrakhand, Uttar
Pradesh, Maharastra, Delhi, Chattisgarh, Gujarat, Karnataka and West Bengal).
Under the dynamic leadership of Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University, a team of Prof. Ganga
Ram Chaudhary, Director SAIF and employees is helping in setting up these air purifiers at emergency wards,
ICUs, COVID wards, and even waiting rooms to prevent the transmission of coronavirus.
Before distribution of units to hospitals, Prof. Chaudhary who is collaborating with Molekule, USA is explaining
the features of Molekule Air Purifier to Directors/Chief medical officer/medical superintendents/doctors of
various Hospitals, where these units are to be installed. Molekule's core technology, PECO is designed to
destroy airborne pollutants like viruses, bacteria, mold, or chemicals in the air known as VOCs. Tests on PECO
for these Molekule Air purifiers indicate:
o Up to 99.99% inactivation of coronavirus strains (porcine & bovine) and H1N1 flu virus. *Testing
completed with the University of Minnesota, USA in 2020
o Up to 95% destruction of VOCs and ozone (airborne chemicals). *Testing completed with
Lawrence Berkeley National Labs, USA in 2019
o Up to 99.9% destruction of bacteria, mold, and viruses in the air. *Testing completed with
Aerosol Research & Engineering Labs (ARE), USA in 2020
MEDIA COVERAGE
MEDIA COVERAGE
 STAFF LIST OF CIL/SAIF/UCIM OF PANJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH

DIRECTOR /FACULTY MEMBERS :-

Sr. No. Name of Employee Address Intercom No. Resi. (Ph.) / Mobile No.
1. Prof. G.R. Chaudhary EI-34, PU. Sector-14, Chandigarh 4046 9878822323
2. Er. H.P.S. Kang # 1350, Sector-34C, Chandigarh. 4055 2664442
3. Er. Poonam Kumari E1-107, PU Sector-14, Chandigarh. 4051 2540580/9872663277
4. Dr. Ramesh K Sharma # 2659, Sector-37C, Chandigarh. 4058 9815604963
5. Dr. Anil Kumar EI-93, PU Sector-14, Chandigarh. 4050 2721666/9876191493

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF :-
Sr. No. Name of Employee Address Intercom No. Resi. (Ph.) / Mobile No.
1. Mr Ashok Kumar C-148, PU Sector-14, Chandigarh 4047 9988466392
2. Mr. Narinder K Sharma B-145, PU Sector-14, Chandigarh. 4047 9876133486
3. Mr. Manish B-17, PU Sector-14, Chandigarh. 4047 9781012525
4. Rimpal Kalyan House No. 1, Dashmesh Enclave, Zirakpur 4048 7696516651
5. Ms. Priyanka # 947, Sector-7, Panchkula 4047 9988268967
6. Ms. Monika A-268, PU Sector-25, Chandigarh 4047 8699801829
7. Mr. Lukesh # 1787C, Adarsh Nagar, Naya Gaon 4047 9780915083
8. Mr Sanjeev Kumar A-134, PU Sector-14, Chandigarh 4047 9501238575

WORKSHOP SUPERINTENDENT/SR. SCIENTIFIC ASSTT.:-

Sr. No. Name of Employee Lab Address Intercom No. Resi. (Ph.) / Mobile No.
1. Mr. Dinesh Sharma HR-TEM/ Mechanical WS # 2568, Sector-37C, Chandigarh. 4082 9815602568
2. Dr. Rajender Singh HR-TEM/FESEM/ Ultramicrotome/ CPD TF-19, PU Sector-14, Chandigarh 4057 9501239960

LAB INCHARGE/SENIOR/JUNIOR TECHNICIAN :-

Sr. No. Name of Employee Lab Address Intercom No. Resi. (Ph.) / Mobile No.
1. Mr. Kewal Kumar Library D-35, PU Sec-14, Chandigarh. 4083 9872212164
2. Mr. Jagtar Singh XRD/SAXS # 2451, Sec-71, Mohali. 4081 2626420/9888368019
3. Mr. Subash Chand UV-VIS/ FTIR # 3182, Sec-41D, Chandigarh. 4081 8872081092
4. Mr. Uttam Chand Store C-178, PU Sec-14, Chandigarh. 9814993598
5. Mr. Om Prakash Electronics WS Vill-Tharwa,P.O.-Kakkar Majra, PKL. 4050 270491/9468472256
6. Mrs. Geeta Arora GCMS # 1211, Sector-21, Panchkula 4050 2565407/9872981211
7. Mr. Dharamvir Wood Workshop A-228, PU Sec-25,Chandigarh. 4082 9779303149
8. Ms. Ramneek Kaur LCMS 8146665583
9. Mr Harkamal Singh UV-VIS/ FTIR # 1215, Chaman Colony, Chandigarh 9417774268
10. Anit Kumar CHNSO/Rheometer # 2682, Sector-52, Chandigarh 9041907917
11. Maninder Kumar NMR B-81, PU Sec-14, Chandigarh 9041301064
12. Kuldeep ICPMS/XRF/AAS B-270, PU Sec. 14, Chandigarh 9467618184
13. Sushil Kumar Shukla Elect. WS/ Mech. WS/ Glass Blowing 9888604727
14. Rakesh Kumar Wood Workshop / LN2/AC Plant & 9888322808
Service/ Seminar Hall & Committee Room

LAB INCHARGE / TECHNICAL STAFF

Sr. No. Name of Employee Lab Address Intercom No. Resi. (Ph.) / Mobile No.
1. Mr. Anoop Patyal LCMS/ Maldi-TOF Synapt XS HDMS/Confocal M # 43/16, A-Block, Adarsh Nagar 4058 9888397680
2. Mr. Sarabjit Singh LN2/RFDC/ Elec. WS/ Mech WS/ AC Plant V.Saini Majra, P.O. Ghanauli, Ropar 4083 9914618880
3. & Service/ Seminar Hall & Committee Room # 535, Milk Colony, Dhanas 7696585934
Mr. Neeraj Jaswal CHNSO/Rheometer /ICPMS/ XRF/AAS # 3306, Sector-15, Chandigarh 4080 8968449143/9914374500
4. Mr. Karan Verma FESEM TF-10, PU Sector-14, Chandigarh 4080 9063153147
5. Mr. M.B. Anitha FESEM / SEM EI-93, PU Sector-14, Chandigarh.
6. Ms. Tanvi Sharma FESEM / SEM/ Ultramicrotome/ CPD # 3341, HBC, Dhanas 7986760188
7. Mr. Navjot Singh RFDC/GB/LN2/AC P& S/ SH & CR #03, Working Women Hostel, PU Chd. 4048 9418138882
8. Ms. Deepika Jamwal HR-TEM # 1257, Sector-49B Chandigarh 9872547156
9. Mr. Arun Sharma Store # 2522, Sector-22C, Chandigarh 9646036006
10. Dr. Navneet Kaur SAXS/XRD/ICPMS # 381-A, Sector-15, Chandigarh 8929748680
11. Dr. Preeti Garg SAXS/XRD/ Confocal M # 4608, Chugh Street, Fazilka 9464042423
12. Ms. Anjali Khunger GCMS/UV-VIS/ FTIR

HELPER/PEON :-
Sr. No. Name of Employee Address Intercom No. Resi. (Ph.) / Mobile No.
1. Mr. Pal Singh # 103, Colony No.1, Khudda Lahora 4047 6283147331

CLEANER/HELPER
Sr. No. Name of Employee Address Intercom No. Resi. (Ph.) / Mobile No.
1. Ms. Roshni Devi # 2011, Bhaskar Colony, Sector-25, Chd. 4047 9780628231/6284547063
2. Ms. Pushpa Devi # 569/2, Sector-38A, Chandigarh 4047 7508177296/9888712794
3. Inderjit Singh Village Majra, Mohali 4047 8847000737

SECURITY GUARDS
Sr. No. Name of Employee Address Intercom No. Resi. (Ph.) / Mobile No.
1. Mr. Kashmir Singh A-195, Sector-25, Chandigarh. 4047 7837195600
2. Mr. Lachhman Singh Vill Ramgarh Manda, Distt Ropar 4047 9872297287
3. Mr Makhan Singh Village Mansepur, P.O. Teerah, District Mohali 4047 9877656434
 MALDI-TOF SYNAPT XS HD MASS SPECTROMETER

Protein intact Mass by UPLC MS 900 1200 +18% GST 3600 +18% GST 6000 +18% GST
MALDI TOF/TOF- Protein identification by MS/MS 750 1000 +18% GST 3000 +18% GST 5000 +18% GST
for gel band and gel spots
Protein Profiling for complex mixture using 2D Nano-LC. 1350 1800 +18% GST 5400 +18% GST 9000 +18% GST
(LC/MS/MS)
Sequencing of Peptides using Bio Lynx software 750 1000 +18% GST 3000 +18% GST 5000 +18% GST
(for pure peptide only) (direct infusion)
Molecular weight confirmation/accurate mass determination. 750 1000 +18% GST 3000 +18% GST 5000 +18% GST
Polymer analysis etc. 750 1000 +18% GST 3000 +18% GST 5000 +18% GST
Ion Mobility Study to separate reverse peptide or isobaric 450 600 +18% GST 1800 +18% GST 3800 +18% GST
compounds using Drift scope Software ETD compounds 750 1000 +18% GST 3000 +18% GST 5000 +18% GST
study.

INDUCTIVELY COUPLED PLASMA MASS SPECTROMETRY (ICP-MS)

Standardization 300 600 + 18% GST 1800 + 18% GST 3000 + 18% GST
Subsequent sample per element 75 100 + 18% GST 300 + 18% GST 500 + 18% GST
Sample Digestion 400 500 + 18% GST 1500 + 18% GST 2500 + 18% GST

Lab Visit Charges Workshop Charges Seminar Hall Booking - 3500/-

750 + 18% GST As per job requirement for PU & 3500 + 18% GST