Electron Microscope Laboratory (Ruska)

The Electron Microscope Facility at PVNRTVU is one of the most advanced and rare scientific assets available at a veterinary university in India. Established in 2002 under the Agricultural Human Resource Development (AHRD) Program, this state-of-the-art laboratory supports cutting-edge research and high-resolution imaging needs of both the university’s faculty and students, as well as external researchers from academia and industry across the country.

Key Equipment and Capabilities

The facility houses high-end instruments that support micro- and nano-level research in biological and material sciences:

Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

Model: Hitachi H-7500

Resolution: Up to nanometer level

Magnification: Up to 200,000x

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Model: JEOL JSM-5600

Resolution:3.5 nm

Magnification: Up to 100,000x

Ultramicrotome

Model: Leica Ultracut UCT-GA-D/E-1/00

Use: For ultra-thin sectioning of biological and material samples for TEM imaging

Advanced Student Research Microscope

Olympus AX-70

Carl Zeiss AxioSkop 2 Plus

Stereo Zoom Microscope

Model: Nikon SMZ 800

Use: For detailed 3D imaging of surface structures

Dark Room Facility

Fully equipped for microscopy-related imaging and processing activities.

Transmission Electron Microscopy

Utility and Access

This facility is a national-level resource, supporting a wide range of applications in:

Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Microbiology and Pathology

Nanotechnology and Material Sciences

Food and Dairy Research

Agricultural and Environmental Studies

It serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research, collaborative projects, and student training, making it a vital asset in the university’s pursuit of scientific excellence.

Contact:

Dr.Jeevana latha.M,
I/c RUSKA Labs,
Professor and Univ.Head
Department of Veterinary Pathology,
College of Veterinary Science, Rajendra Nagar.