Central Instrumentation Laboratory (CIL)
Central Instrumentation Laboratory
The Central Instrumentation Laboratory (CIL) at DPSRU houses a wide range of sophisticated analytical and research instruments to support advanced pharmaceutical research, teaching, and testing activities across all schools of the university.
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Major Instruments
Analytical, Structural, Nano
Research Areas
Faculty & Students
Access
Internal & External
Services
About CIL
The Central Instrumentation Laboratory (CIL) of DPSRU serves as a centralized hub of advanced scientific instruments accessible to all research scholars, faculty members, and postgraduate students of the university. The laboratory has been established to provide cutting-edge analytical and characterization facilities essential for pharmaceutical sciences research.
The CIL operates under a shared-resource model, ensuring that expensive and sophisticated instruments are available to all departments. This maximizes the utilization of research infrastructure while providing students hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment.
The laboratory also offers analytical and testing services to external academic institutions and pharmaceutical industries on a fee-for-service basis, fostering collaboration and generating resources for further development of the facility.
Available Instruments
| # | Instrument | Make / Model | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) | Waters / Shimadzu | Separation, identification, and quantification of pharmaceutical compounds |
| 2 | UV-Visible Spectrophotometer | Shimadzu UV-1800 | Absorption spectroscopy for drug analysis and formulation studies |
| 3 | Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) | PerkinElmer / Bruker | Identification of functional groups and characterization of pharmaceutical compounds |
| 4 | Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) | Agilent / Shimadzu | Identification and quantification of volatile compounds and drug metabolites |
| 5 | Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy | Bruker 400 MHz | Structural elucidation of organic compounds and pharmaceutical substances |
| 6 | Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) | TA Instruments / Mettler Toledo | Thermal analysis of drug-excipient interactions and polymorphism studies |
| 7 | Particle Size Analyzer | Malvern Zetasizer | Nanoparticle characterization and size distribution analysis |
| 8 | High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HR-TEM) | JEOL / FEI | Morphological characterization of nanoparticles and drug delivery systems |
| 9 | Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) | PerkinElmer | Quantitative determination of trace metals in pharmaceutical formulations |
| 10 | Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) | Zeiss / Hitachi | Surface morphology and microstructure analysis of pharmaceutical materials |
| 11 | Lyophilizer (Freeze Dryer) | Martin Christ / SP Scientific | Freeze drying of biologics, proteins, and sensitive pharmaceutical formulations |
| 12 | High-Speed Centrifuge | Beckman Coulter / Sigma | Separation of biological samples, nanoparticles, and pharmaceutical suspensions |
Services Offered
Analytical Testing
Comprehensive analytical testing services for pharmaceutical raw materials, formulations, and APIs using state-of-the-art instruments.
Structural Characterization
Complete structural characterization of new compounds using NMR, MS, FTIR, and X-ray diffraction techniques.
Nanoparticle Characterization
Particle size, zeta potential, morphology, and surface area analysis for drug delivery nanoparticle systems.
Thermal Analysis
DSC, TGA, and other thermal analysis techniques for studying drug-excipient compatibility and stability.
Research Support
Instrument access and technical support for PhD scholars, M.Pharm students, and faculty research projects.
Industry Testing Services
Collaborative testing services for pharmaceutical industries and external research institutions on a fee basis.
Access Policy
- Faculty members and PhD scholars may use instruments during designated hours upon prior booking.
- M.Pharm students may access instruments under faculty supervision.
- All users must undergo safety orientation before operating instruments.
- Bookings must be made at least 48 hours in advance through the CIL office.
- External users (industries/institutions) must submit a formal request with payment.
- Instrument usage charges apply as per the university fee schedule.
