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 CENTRE FOR ANALYTICAL SERVICES (LUCAS)
LUCAS promotes the research interests of Lakehead University’s faculty while providing regional access to the University’s analytical testing facilities.
The following facilities are members of LUCAS:
Dr. Francis Appoh, Director of LUCAS
e: kmaa@lakeheadu.ca t: (807) 343-8590
 ONE-OF-A-KIND PROGRAMS
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  Aquatic Toxicology Research Centre (ATRC):
an aquatic facility that supports research into the evaluation and prevention of toxic effects from industrial wastes in the environment. Dr. Peter Lee, Academic Director
Biotechnology Laboratory for Enzymes and Bioproducts (BLEB):
focuses on applied biotechnical analytical services in bioproduct analysis, biodegradation studies, enzyme assay, microbiology and aspects of molecular biology.
Dr. Wensheng Qin, Director
Biomass Utilization Research Laboratory (BURL):
offers access to the unique pulping research facilities in the Chemical Engineering Department at Lakehead University.
Dr. Pedram Fatehi, Manager
Lakehead University Environmental Laboratory (LUEL):
offers multi-parameters testing of soils, sediments, biological tissues, vegetation, waters and specific chemicals, as well as conducts field investigations for water quality, wetlands and environmental effects monitoring.
Dr. Peter Lee, Director
Lakehead University Geospatial Data Centre:
provides various mapping and 3D imaging services to Northwestern Ontario and beyond.
Dr. Robert Stewart, Director
Lakehead University Instrumentation Laboratory (LUIL):
a multi-purpose, centralized facility which serves researchers and students from three faculties, providing access to spectrometers, electron and laser microscopes and analyzers needed for modern research and training of Canada’s future scientists.
Dr. Francis Appoh, Manager
Lakehead University Materials Characterization Services (LUMCS):
offers materials characterization services including chemical characterization, atomic force microscopic analysis, and measurement of chemical, electrical and optical properties. Dr. Aicheng Chen, Co-Director
Dr. Stephen Kinrade, Co-Director Dr. Robert Mawhinney, Co-Director
Lakehead University Mineralogical and Experimental Laboratory (LUMINX):
serves as a bridge between minerals industry and university researchers by providing advanced mineralogical and geochemical services that are not routinely available from commercial firms.
Dr. Andrew Conly, Director
Lakehead University Molecular Archaeochemistry and Residue Services (LUMARS):
provides molecular services for the characterization and identification of a large range of molecules including carbohydrates, nucleic acids, amino acids, hydrocarbons, lipids, terpenes, terpenoids, fatty acids, alkaloids, fats, phospholipids, steroids, and waxes, aromatics and inorganic compounds.
Dr. Tamara Varney, Director
Lakehead University Wood Science Testing Facility (LUWSTF):
offers state-of-the-art testing for the mechanical properties of wood and wood products, hot press runs for composite research, and large ovens for physical property research projects.
Dr. Mathew Leitch, Director
Paleo-DNA Laboratory:
one of the top ancient DNA research laboratories in the world. It is specifically designed to accommodate low-copy number, degraded, or ancient samples and vigorously control contamination.
Steve Fratpietro, Technical Manager
  



























































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