Imaging and Microscopy Facility (IMF)

Overview of Services

Welcome to the Imaging and Microscopy Facility (IMF) at UC Merced. The IMF suite hosts optical, scanning and transmission electron microscopes, in addition to equipment for preparing specimens for examination. We serve campus researchers in the physical sciences, biological sciences and engineering, with a particular focus on nanotechnology. This facility offers students and researchers a range of materials characterization techniques, including advanced imaging, elemental analysis and structure determination. Our objective is to provide high-end, state-of-the-art instrumentation to campus members at a modest cost.

Leadership

Kennedy Nguyen Lab Manager 209-406-2237 knguyen65@ucmerced.edu

Location and hours of operation

Hours Location

 Open 24/7
 Staffed Monday-Friday 9AM-4PM  

 5200 North Lake Road
 Science & Engineering 2, Room 90 
 Merced, CA 95343 

Links and Resources

  1. Imaging and Microscopy Facility
  2. Imaging and Microscopy Facility Welcome PDF
  3. Training videos

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
Kennedy Nguyen
Lab Manager
 
209-406-2237
 
knguyen65@ucmerced.edu
 
SE2-90
 
Parveen Kumar
Alternative Contact
 

 
pkumar22@ucmerced.edu