Ruska Laboratory

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.

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.