Introduction

The Central Hi-Tech Laboratory, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, UAF’s principle analytical laboratory and it is a schedules office under the aegis of the Office of Research, Innovation & Commercialization (ORIC). Central Hi-Tech Laboratory was established as part of Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) program in 1997 and provides research facilities to students / researchers and industries. The laboratory housed some sophisticated equipments like Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopes, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, Gas Chromatograph and High Pressure Liquid Chromatograph. Apart from the researchers from UAF, this Lab. has also facilitated researchers from other institutions. The notable institutions of Punjab and KPK provinces includes Government College University, Faisalabad; Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi; Government College Women University, Faisalabad; Islamia University, Bahawalpur; Sargodha University, Sargodha; Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan; Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan; University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila; Women University, Multan; Lahore College Women University, Lahore; University of Gujrat; Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad; Punjab University, Lahore; Christian College, Lahore; College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Jhang; University of Education, Faisalabad; University of Okara and University of Faisalabad and Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences & Technology, Swabi. We feel proud to announce that this is the only ISO certified laboratory within UAF that helps to improve the analytical/research credibility and authority as well as the overall efficiency. The Central Hi-Tech Laboratory gets management system as ISO-9001:2015 in accordance with TUV, Austria Bureau of Inspection & Certification (Pvt) Ltd. This Laboratory applies quality management system in line with above standard for the scope of “Support and promotion of scientific research through provision of analytical services and skill development through hands-on training on analytical instruments.


Contact Information:

Tel: (+92-41)9200161-70/Ext. 3602, 9200349

The Central Hi-Tech Laboratory (CHTL) was established in 1997 at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad with the cooperation of Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA). This Laboratory houses some high technology instrumentation and has a potential to generate internationally accepted analytical data. Students/researchers from different departments and institutes, UAF analyzed their samples. The analysis facility is also extended to the students/researchers from other universities and research organizations. Apart from the analysis mandate, this laboratory also offered one week customized hands on training for students/researchers/faculty on various modern analytical instrumentation.

Scanning Electron Microscope Plant and animal tissues, microorganisms, soil samples, fibrous materials, alloys and other such materials can be observed on Scanning Electron Microscope. This microscope has resolution of 4nm and magnification range of x20 to x200,000. Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer Variety of elements and minerals can be analyzed by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer. The available Hallow Cathode Lamps required for analysis of different substances include Ca, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mg, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn.
Gas Chromatograph Fatty acids, aldehydes, ketones, essential oils, hydrocarbons, pesticides, insecticides and variety of organic compounds can be analyzed by GC. It is equipped with capillary columns, Flame Ionization Detector (FID) and Electron Capture Detector (ECD). High Pressure Liquid Chromatograph Toxins, vitamins, drugs, steroids, sugars and variety of organic compounds can be analyzed by HPLC. The facility of different modes of HPLC (Isocratic & Gradient) using C-8 & C-18 columns is also available along with detectors including UV/Visible, Fluorescent, Refractive Index & Conductivity detector.
Ultra-Centrifuges Ultra-centrifuge is used to separate and isolate compounds like proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, carbohydrates etc. Two ultra-centrifuges 65ß and CP100a has a maximum speed of 65,000 and 100,000, respectively. Lyophilizer/Deep Freezing Apparatus Variety of biological samples can be crystallized /lyophilized at -60oC under vacuum condition for long term storage. UV-Visible Spectrophotometer Double beam Spectrophotometer is capable of spectral analysis of nucleic acids, proteins and other organic compounds using advanced software. Liquid Nitrogen Generator It is used to produce liquid nitrogen. The capacity of this LNG is 10L/day
Oscilloscope An oscilloscope is a laboratory instrument commonly used to display and analyze the wave form of electronic signals. In effect, the device draws a graph of the instantaneous signal voltage as a function of time. In-circuit IC Tester In-circuit tester (ICT) is a testing device where an electrical probe tests, checking for shorts, opens, resistance, capacitance, and other basic quantities which will show whether the assembly was correctly fabricated.
Refractometer Refractive index of solutions can be measured digitally Camera Fitted Microscopes Stereo, Phase contrast and Polarizing microscopes are available to observe variety of specimens. The facility of soft copy of the images is also available with the help of digital camera attached with microscopes.

CHTL rate list for one week customized hands on/ general operational training is given below;

Sr# Training Duration Training Charges(Rs)
UAF Students (Rs.) UAF Faculty (Rs.) Other Organizations (Rs.)
1. High performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) 1 week 2000 5000 7000
2. Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS) 1 week 2000 5000 7000
3. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) 1 week 2000 5000 7000
4. Proximate Analysis 1 week 2000 5000 7000
5. Gas Chromatography (GC) 1 week 2000 5000 7000
6. General Laboratory Equipment (Spectrophotometer, Flame Photometer, Ultra Centrifuge, pH, EC DO meters etc.) 1 week 2000 5000 7000

The list of categorized analysis rates is given below;

Sr. # Equipment/Item UAF Researchers Rs./ sample Government Organizations Rs./sample Private Organization Rs./sample
01 Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer 50 300* 150 500* 150 500*
02 High Performance Liquid Chromatograph 1000/2000* 1500/3000* 7000
03 Gas Chromatograph 1000/2000* 1500/3000* 7000
04 Ultracentrifuge/ Centrifuge 300 500 1000
05 Lyophilizer 100 200 500
06 Spectrophotometer 100 200 500
07 Kjeldahl Extraction System 250 350 500
08 Osmometer 50 100 200
09 Conductivity Meter/pH Meter 50 100 200
10 BOD 100 250 500
11 Refractometer 50 100 200
12 Camera Fitted Microscopes 100 150 500
13 Muffle Furnace 100 200 500
14 Liquid Nitrogen 100/litre 100/litre 100/litre
15 Vibrating Cup Mill 500 1000 2000
16 Weighing Balance 50 100 200
17 Ultrasonic Bath 50 100 200
18 SEM 500 500 500
19 Water Bath 50 100 200
20 Magnetic Stirrer 50 100 200
21 Rotary Shaker 50 100 200

    *Rates for unprepared samples

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  2. For any inquiry contact, 041-9200349

  3. CHTL is providing its services under "Access to Scientific Instrumentation" program by HEC (Higher Education Commission) Pakistan

Dr. Raja Adil Sarfraz


Position:    Assistant Professor / Officer Incharge
Email:        rajaadilsarfraz@gmail.com
Contact:     Ext.: 3602

Mr. Syed Fazil Bin Farukh


Position:    Lecturer
Email:        fazil.farukh@uaf.edu.pk
Contact:     Ext.: 3602

Dr. Abdul Qudoos


Position:    Research Officer
Email:        aqudoos@uaf.edu.pk
Contact:     Ext.: 3602

Mr. Irfan Sabir


Position:    Assistant Executive Engineer (on Study Leaves)
Email:        irfansabirjlm@gmail.com
Contact:     Ext.: 3602

Dr. Razia Riaz


Position:    Research Officer
Email:        drraziariaz@yahoo.com
Contact:     Ext.: 3602
Sample Analysis Record of Central Hi-Tech Laboratory
YEAR
1st Quarter
1-JANUARY TO 31-MARCH		 2nd Quarter
1-APRIL TO 30 JUNE		 3rd Quarter
1-JULY TO 30 SEPTEMBER		 4th Quarter
1-OCTOBER TO 31 DECEMBER		 Total
1-JANUARY TO 31 DECEMBER
No. of Samples Amount No. of Samples Amount No. of Samples Amount No. of Samples Amount No. of Samples Amount
2008 NULL NULL 175 13780 631 61980 316 14160 1122 89920
2009 313 28140 1329 30280 853 39480 1734 60160 4229 121060
2010 631 37270 2711 56890 2447 74270 605 16510 6394 184940
2011 1989 1989 4399 155400 3620 154520 3269 116080 13277 517220
2012 3168 263890 1350 172090 4053 956900 1669 126470 10240 1519350
2013 3627 76740 2351 123670 2819 200860 16175 16175 24972 506890
2014 1392 120440 1680 127010 3425 199000 1141 111670 7638 558120
2015 1023 104980 4282 153860 3523 188930 2430 176900 11258 624670
2016 1816 197750 4487 484450 1189 119550 1841 204400 9333 1006150
2017 2933 279700 2466 233150 1075 245350 1566 210050 8040 968250
2018 1822 194400 6047 246750 1077 210450 1167 277350 10113 928950
2019 1388 203700 2898 418850 1318 256800 854 100600 6458 979950
2020 514 241350 2064 130500 1261 96500 2001 2,91,400 5840 759750
2021 1343 320250 1672 382410 1901 364200 1729 260,000 6645 702660
2022 2286 650960 1930 447270 778 252650 1259 137000 6253 1085330
2023 991 384200

Training Facility Provided to other Universities/Institution

01-01-2017 to 30-09-2017

Sr. # No. of Students Department/Institution Year Instrument
1 03 University of Sargodha 2017 High Pressure Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC)
 

Training Opportunities Provided to Internees/Internees (NIP) (01-01-2017 to 30-09-2017)

Sr. # No. of Students Department/Institution Instrument
1 05 Physiology/Govt. College University, FSD
  1. Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
  2. HPLC
  3. Gas Chromatograph (GC)
  4. Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)
  5. UV/Vis Spectrophotometer
  6. Centrifuge
  7. pH/EC
  8. Lyophilizer
2 04 Physics/University of Agriculture, FSD

 

Training Facility Provided to Students of UAF (01-01-2016 to 31-12-2016)

Sr. # No. of Students Department/Institution Year Instrument
1 25 UAF 2016 HPLC
2 04 UAF 2016 GC
3 14 UAF 2016 SEM

 

Provided to other Universities/Institution

Sr. # No. of Students Department/Institution Year Instrument
1 01 UET, Lahore 2016 HPLC & GC

 

Training Facility Provided to Students of UAF (01-01-2015 to 31-12-2015)

Sr. # No. of Students Department/Institution Year Instrument
1 05 UAF 2015 HPLC
2 07 UAF 2015 GC
3 15 UAF 2015 SEM
4 01 UAF 2015 AAS
 

Provided to other Universities/Institution

Sr. # No. of Students Department/Institution Year Instrument
1 01 Zoology/ GC Uni. FSD 2015 HPLC
 

Training Facility Provided to Students of UAF (01-01-2014 to 31-12-2014)

Sr. # No. of Students Department/Institution Year Instrument
1 45 UAF 2014 HPLC
2 07 UAF 2014 GC
3 39 UAF 2014 SEM
4 05 UAF 2014 AAS
 

Provided to other Universities/Institution

Sr. # No. of Students Department/Institution Year Instrument
1 01 Private 2014 HPLC
2 01 Private 2014 GC
3 02 IUB (PHARMACY) & Private 2014 SEM

 

Training Facility Provided to Students of UAF (01-01-2013 to 31-12-2013)

Sr. # No. of Students Department/Institution Year Instrument
1 14 UAF 2013 HPLC
2 10 UAF 2013 SEM
3 13 UAF 2013 GC

 

Training Facility Provided to Students of UAF (01-01-2012 to 31-12-2012)

Sr. # No. of Students Department/Institution Year Instrument
1 45 UAF 2012 HPLC
2 24 UAF 2012 SEM
3 26 UAF 2012 GC
4 05 UAF 2012 AAS

Faculty of Agriculture
  • Department of Agronomy
  • Department of Entomology
  • Department of Forestry and Range Management
  • Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics
  • Department of Plant Pathology
    • Sr. # Equipment Country Model
    1 Incubator Japan Sanyo, 243 liter
    2 Hot Plate with Magnetic Stirrer Japan Scientifica, Heidolph
    3 Autoclave Japan HVE-50
    4 Electronic Balance Japan Shimadzu, BL-220 H
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