Facilities
Our laboratories house advanced instrumentation for chemical analysis, microscopy, bioreactor studies, material characterisation, and pilot-scale fibre processing. These facilities support academic research, industry partnerships, and innovation in sustainable bioprocessing.


Our Core Capabilities




Chemical Analysis
Microscopy & Surface Characterisation
Bioreactors & Diagnostics
Pilot-scale Pulp & Paper Processing
Environmental & Material Testing
Key Instruments




Agilent 8860 GC/ 1260 Infinity II HPLC Systems – High-precision chemical analysis
Flow Cytometer – Rapid cell counting, sorting, and fluorescence-based characterisation
3D Bioprinters – Fabricate biomaterial structures and tissue-mimicking constructs with high accuracy
Anton Paar Rheometer – Measures flow and deformation for material rheology




Olympus Lext 3D Confocal Microscope – High-resolution 3D surface imaging and micro-profiling.
Instron Tester – Mechanical testing for tensile, compression, and material strength
Mocon OX-TRAN – Quantifies oxygen transmission rates for packaging and barrier materials
Buchi B-290 Spray Dryer – Converts solutions into fine powders for material and formulation development.



GPC Agilent 1260 Infinity II – Determines polymer and macromolecule size distribution
UV-Vis Cary Multicell Peltier – Multi-sample UV–Vis with precise temperature control.
Retsch Ball Mill- Efficient grinding, mixing, and particle size reduction