ASU Core Research Facilities

🌟 Discover the ASU Core Research Facilities! 🚀   Get ready to explore the ASU Core Research Facilities, your premier destination for top-notch research support and advanced equipment. Our latest promotional video showcases how we can elevate your research journey, no matter the scale or complexity. 🎥   ✨ What We Offer: - 🧪 30 diverse facilities across six focus areas, packed with state-of-the-art equipment and deep expertise. - 💡 A cost-effective, one-stop solution translating ASU's broad expertise into tangible results for each client. - 🌐 A welcoming hub for academic researchers and businesses alike, from sprouting startups to established Fortune 500 companies.   🔬 Our Services: - 🤝 One-stop access to a plethora of research tools and services. - 🛠️ Tailored project development to align with your specific research objectives. - 📚 Comprehensive training and workforce development programs. - ✍️ Expert assistance with proposal writing and grant applications. - 📦 Convenient drop-off sample processing for hassle-free experiments. - 🔄 Flexible ad-hoc work arrangements to suit your research needs.   Whether you're pioneering a new study or scaling up your business research, our pay-for-use model and adaptable services are designed to support you every step of the way.   🎬 Watch our video and dive into the world of possibilities with the ASU Core Research Facilities. Let's transform your research ideas into reality! 🎓💼🔍   #ASUCores #ASUResearch #ASU #Research #Innovation #ResearchInnovation #Science #Technology #ResearchSupport #AcademicExcellence #BusinessSolutions #Microelectronics #Semiconductors #SemiconductorIndustry #Biosciences #MaterialsScience #InstrumentDesign #Fabrication #MachineShop #AdvancedManufacturing #ClinicalResearch #ResearchComputing #SuperComputer ASU Knowledge Enterprise Arizona State University Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University Eyring Materials Center METAL

Exciting news from ASU! The White House and United States Department of Defense have awarded $29.6M to five Southwest Advanced Prototyping (SWAP) Hub projects to strengthen the nation’s semiconductor capabilities, including the Integrated RF GaN Technology Project—a critical collaboration between Arizona State University, NXP Semiconductors, Raytheon and NI (National Instruments). ASU’s Advanced Electronics and Photonics Core Facility is proud to support this project, which aims to transform the future of telecommunications. This project focuses on developing small form-factor Gallium nitride (GaN) power amplifiers for NextG, 5G and 6G wireless systems. As data demands surge, these innovations will provide reconfigurable radio architectures that meet stringent size, weight and power requirements, enabling telecom systems to operate at higher frequencies and bandwidths with dynamic performance adjustments. “The SWAP Hub has developed an unmatched network of partner capabilities that reflect the objectives and intentions of the Microelectronics Commons,” says ASU President Michael Crow, “and these project awards enable us to translate the Hub’s capabilities into impact by solving pressing national security technology challenges.” Headquartered in Arizona, the SWAP Hub is part of the Microelectronics Commons network, connecting the Southwest’s robust semiconductor industry to a growing defense and electronics network across the country. Learn more about how ASU and its partners are innovating in microelectronics to support America’s leadership in technology: https://lnkd.in/gFArC4tB Advanced Electronics and Photonics Core capabilities: https://lnkd.in/gF_cHytR SWAP Hub information: https://lnkd.in/erAEvubA #ASUCoreFacilities #ASUCores #ASUResearch #ASUEngineering #SWAPHub #Microelectronics #MicroelectronicsCommons #Semiconductors #Microchips #SemiconductorIndustry #CHIPSAct #CHIPS #TelecomInnovation School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering — ASU ECEE School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence ASU Knowledge Enterprise

🚀 ASU and Mayo Clinic launch groundbreaking health innovation program! Arizona State University and Mayo Clinic are joining forces to shape the future of healthcare through the new Biomedical Engineering Program! 🎉 Thanks to the Flinn Foundation, this cutting-edge initiative will empower students, researchers and healthcare professionals to create groundbreaking solutions that advance medical entrepreneurship and patient care in Arizona. 🏥 With this program, students can pursue doctoral and master’s degrees with real-world clinical immersion. 👩🔬They will gain hands-on experience at Mayo Clinic, identifying unmet clinical needs and working alongside experts to develop innovative healthcare technologies. 💼 The program integrates entrepreneurship, giving students opportunities to launch startups or file patents that could revolutionize healthcare. 🚑 A one-year master’s degree program in medical and patient care technologies will kick off in May 2025, combining clinical rotations with engineering solutions. Through this program, faculty members and students will benefit from enhanced data and resource sharing, gaining access to shared clinical equipment, lab space at the ASU Core Research Facilities. This collaboration will ensure that participants have the tools they need to advance innovative solutions in biomedical engineering and healthcare. 🧑🔬💡 Heather Clark, director of School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering, emphasizes the transformative potential: “By focusing on community needs, we can explore how technology can make a meaningful impact while staying true to the core principles of engineering.” 🌟 “This collaboration builds on the strengths of Mayo Clinic and ASU,” says Dr. Pankaj Jay Pasricha of Mayo Clinic“ and will drive solutions that accelerate healthcare innovations.” 💬 ASU Core Research Facilities are excited to see what the future holds as ASU and Mayo Clinic come together to develop life-changing health solutions! 🌍✨ https://lnkd.in/gNmCfnRF #ASUCores #ASUCoreFacilities #ASUResearch #ASUInnovation #ASU #Biomedical #MayoClinic #ASUHealthInnovation #MayoClinicCollaboration #HealthcareInnovation #BiomedicalEngineering #FutureOfMedicine #Entrepreneurship #ClinicalCare #Arizona ASU Knowledge Enterprise

How Arizona's collaborative efforts brought TSMC's $40B semiconductor plant to Phoenix 🌵🏭 Arizona’s bold partnership with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) is a prime example of collaboration and foresight driving economic growth and innovation. 🏗️ In December 2019, a delegation from Arizona, including representatives from the City of Phoenix, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, the Arizona Commerce Authority and Arizona State University, flew to Taiwan to discuss the technical preparations required to make the project possible. TSMC had previously only built one U.S. factory and Arizona stepped up to make the new $40 billion complex a reality. Local entities like the city of Phoenix extended water and sewer lines and even completed a crucial archaeological review of the site before TSMC purchased the land. 🛠️ The Arizona Department of Transportation built nearby freeway off-ramps and pre-constructed roads to support the development. 🌐 The state’s highly reliable electricity service and the absence of earthquakes also set Arizona apart from other states, giving TSMC the confidence that Phoenix was the right choice. 🌞 A regular dialogue between Arizona officials and TSMC executives helped solidify the relationship, with both sides showing a shared commitment to overcoming challenges. Arizona’s dedication to infrastructure development and quick action in supporting TSMC’s needs helped the state stand out. 🚧 Through ongoing support, Arizona also saw the passage of the CHIPS Act, which provides $6.6 billion in grants for TSMC’s Phoenix complex and $8.5 billion for Intel in Chandler. 🌐 This effort was aided by Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Kyrsten Sinema, who played a crucial role in helping to secure these incentives. The project is more than just a factory—it is helping to build a robust semiconductor ecosystem in Arizona, attracting suppliers and major companies like Apple to the region. 📱 TSMC has also established close ties with Arizona State University and other local universities to build the next generation of talent in this high-tech sector. ✨ https://lnkd.in/gYaPNdvu #ASUCoreFacilities #ASUCores #ASUResearch #ASUInnovation #ASU #Research #Innovation #TSMC #CHIPS #SemiconductorIndustry #ArizonaInnovation #PhoenixTechHub #Semiconductor #InfrastructureDevelopment #CHIPSAct #SustainableDevelopment #AdvancedManufacturing ASU Knowledge Enterprise Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering — ASU ECEE

🌵 Why Arizona's desert is the perfect home for chip manufacturers In the midst of Arizona’s arid climate, chip manufacturers are finding success while innovating in water conservation 🌊. Despite being a water-intensive industry, semiconductor fabs are thriving in the Phoenix area by working toward sustainability goals like net-zero water manufacturing. 💧 Paul Westerhoff, ASU Regents Professor, explains how water-conscious solutions are shaping the future of this vital industry. Arizona’s dry climate is actually a major asset! Beyond water, the state offers geologically stable ground, low humidity and a supportive business environment, making it ideal for chip manufacturing. 🌞 This region, facing extreme water challenges, has become a leader in innovative water conservation strategies. Fabs use large amounts of water to meet the ultrapure standards needed for chip production. Unlike city tap water, which is safe to drink, the water used in chip fabrication must be free of even the smallest particles. This ultrapure water is essential for cleaning chips, ensuring each layer is smooth and free from contaminants. 🚰 Arizona’s fabs are leading the way by recovering water for reuse in cooling and other manufacturing processes ♻️. While they haven’t yet adopted reusing treated wastewater for chip cleaning, ongoing research aims to make this a reality. ASU’s Arizona Water Innovation Initiative is at the forefront of these efforts, de-risking the process for future water reuse. As part of their corporate sustainability goals, fabs located in Arizona voluntarily achieve zero liquid discharge. This means that all water is recovered and any remaining salts and contaminants are safely disposed of. 🌍 The focus now is on improving technologies to reuse water directly in the chip-making process and recovering chemicals for reuse. Arizona’s chip manufacturing industry is not only advancing technologically but also setting a standard for sustainable water usage in a desert environment. 🌵 With ongoing research and partnerships, we’ll see continued progress toward greener chip production. https://lnkd.in/gnfQGrp4 #ASUCores #ASUCoreFacilities #ASUResearch #ASUInnovation #Research #Sustainability #ChipManufacturing #WaterConservation #Semiconductor #SemiconductorManufacturing #ASU #Innovation #CHIPSAct  ASU Knowledge Enterprise 

Could electric fields be the future of mosquito control? 🦟 A new study from ASU, led by PhD graduate Ndey Bassin Jobe and supported by advisor Krijn Paaijmans, explores how electric fields could serve as a sustainable alternative to traditional insecticides. The team’s prototype device, developed with the help of Dan Saine from our Instrument Design and Fabrication Core’s Machine and Electronics Shops, successfully repelled over half of the mosquitoes in lab tests. With mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue posing serious global health risks, this innovative approach could offer an eco-friendly solution. Graduate student Michael Erickson continues the research, studying how electric fields affect mosquito flight patterns to improve repellency. Read more about this exciting work and the next steps for testing the device in real-world environments! https://lnkd.in/g3UvHaUC More Instrument Design and Fabrication Core capabilities: https://lnkd.in/eT6cBnT #ASUCoreFacilities #ASUCores #ASUResearch #ASUEngineering #ASU #MosquitoControl #Innovation #Research #DiseasePrevention #ElectricFields #Insecticides #SustainableSolutions #EnvironmentalProtection #TechnologyInnovation ASU Knowledge Enterprise School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University

🚀 Arizona State University is playing a pivotal role in one of NASA’s most exciting missions yet. With the upcoming launch of NASA Europa Clipper spacecraft, ASU is at the forefront of innovation. The ASU Core Research Facilities are proud to contribute state-of-the-art instruments by helping to design the E-THEMIS, an advanced instrument developed by Regents Professor Phil Christensen and fabricated with the expertise of the Instrument Design and Fabrication Core 🛠️. 🌍 The Europa Clipper, set to launch in October, will make its way to Europa, one of Jupiter's icy moons. Once there, the spacecraft will orbit the moon and explore its frozen oceans in search of life-sustaining conditions under the ice 🧊. Scientists, including ASU alum Robert Pappalardo—the mission’s project scientist—are eager to discover whether the chemistry and heat dynamics beneath the surface could support life forms. ASU Core Research Facilities involvement highlights its world-class expertise in space exploration and instrumentation, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the quest to understand other worlds 🌌🔬. #ASUCores #ASUCoreFacilities #ASU #ASUResearch #ASUInnovation #Rseearch #Innovation #SpaceExploration #NASA #EuropaClipper #JupiterMission #STEM #Innovation #CoreResearchFacilities #ScientificDiscovery #LifeOnEuropa #FultonSchools ASU Knowledge Enterprise School of Earth and Space Exploration at ASU NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Heat capacity of microgram oxide samples by fast scanning calorimetry  By: Laura Bonatti; Benjamin Brugman; Tamilarasan Subramani; Kurt Leinenweber; Alexandra Navrotsky. This innovative research utilizes quantitative scanning calorimetry on microgram-sized samples, opening up new possibilities for studying the thermodynamic properties of rare and quantity-limited materials, even those produced under extreme conditions. We’re proud to see how our ASU Core Research Facilities Eyring Materials Center and  FORCE: Facility for Open Research in a Compressed Environment lab has been supporting this research publication by providing specialized equipment. By calibrating the Mettler Toledo Flash DSC 2+ calorimeter, the research team obtained quantitative heat capacities for materials like high-pressure stishovite (rutile) silica, dense post-stishovite glass and TiO₂ rutile, with results matching literature values within 5%–15%. This method marks a significant improvement for measuring samples in the microgram range, achieving higher accuracy compared to conventional microbalances, which face up to 100% uncertainties with such small quantities. Not only does this breakthrough expand opportunities for studying ultra-small high-pressure samples, but it also allows for meaningful measurements in the field of material thermodynamics, without needing phase transitions or melting. With this technique, researchers are paving the way for new applications in studying rare minerals and oxide materials. How this will enable the study of enthalpies of decomposition of high pressure and other metastable phases: https://lnkd.in/gneUg4BQ #ASUCoreFacilities #ASUCores #ASUInnovation #ASU #Research #Innovation #ASUResearch #MaterialsScience #Thermodynamics #HighPressureScience #FlashDSC #Calorimetry #ScientificInnovation #ResearchCollaboration #EyringMaterialsCenter #FORCELab #AdvancedResearch ASU Knowledge Enterprise ASU School of Molecular Sciences

Check out the Veeco Savannah Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) system at ASU’s Core Research Facilities! ⚡ This state-of-the-art instrument enables precise, uniform film coating, even within pores and cavities—making it essential for semiconductor and solar applications. Key features include: • Accommodates substrate sizes up to M12. • Processes materials up to 350°C with an ozone generator. • Six precursor inlets for enhanced deposition capabilities. With an impressive uniformity of less than 1% for Aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃), the Savannah ALD is driving next-gen research in catalysis and advanced electronic structures. Explore how this powerful tool can elevate your research! 🔬 Special thanks to Wardia D. for the demo! #ASUCoreFacilities #ASUCores #ASUResearch #ASUEngineering #ASU #Research #Innovation #ResearchInnovation #Solar #SolarEnergy #SolarPower #SolarCells #Semiconductors #SemiconductorManufacturing #CleanEnergy #GreenEnergy #PrecisionEngineering #Nanotechnology ASU Knowledge Enterprise Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering — ASU ECEE School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy

🎉 A big congratulations to our very own Gwyneth Gordon from the ASU METAL Core, along with Joe Skulan and Odysseas Ladopoulos, for their recent patent “Methods of tracing and/or sourcing plant material!” This groundbreaking patent covers innovative methods for producing nutrient solutions that give plants unique isotopic fingerprints, making them traceable without the need for expensive artificially separated isotopes. These methods will help producers, especially in industries like cannabis, distinguish their products from counterfeits and ensure reliability in tracing back to the source. By providing a natural, hard-to-counterfeit solution, this patent addresses an important need as industries grow and regulations evolve. We are proud of the impactful work Gwyn and her colleagues are doing. Congratulations on this exciting achievement! https://lnkd.in/gTAvmw3h #ASUCoreFacilities #ASUCores #ASUResearch #ASU #ASUInnovation #Research #Innovation #IsotopicFingerprint #Traceability #Nutrients #CannabisIndustry #PatentedTechnology #ResearchExcellence ASU Knowledge Enterprise ASU School of Molecular Sciences School of Earth and Space Exploration at ASU