Welcome!
The Central Analytical and Applied Research Unit (CAARU) is an ISO 9001-2015 certified laboratory at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU). The unit has established itself on the basis of having expertise in the field of advanced instrumentation and developing the capabilities with the most cutting edge technologies. The primary mission of CAARU is to develop into a focal point for analytical applications and applied research in SQU by making our services readily available and to establish a strong link between the College of Science and the corporate sectors in Oman (including ministries and private sectors). Since its inception, CAARU strived for excellence in all types of quality analytical services, research and training. The unit is well equipped with major top-of the range instrumentation covering different field of sciences including: Chromatography & Spectrometry , Material Sciences and Cellular & Molecular Biology.
| Dr. Ahlam Al-Azkawi |
| Head of Unit |
| 96824146802 |
| azkawi@squ.edu.om |
| Hours | Location |
|
Sunday-Thursday 8:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Al Koudh, Muscat 123 |
| Name | Role | Phone | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suad Al-Burtamani |
Chromatography/ MS Application Specialist
|
96824146805
|
balqees@squ.edu.om
|
0022 (Ground floor)
|
| Saif Al Mamari |
XRD/SEM Application Specialist
|
96824146806
|
saifa@squ.edu.om
|
0024 (Ground floor)
|
| Sanket Janakray Joshi |
Laboratory Application Specialist
|
96824146806
|
sanket@squ.edu.om
|
0024 (Ground floor)
|
| Singaravadivel.T |
Chromatography/ MS Application Specialist
|
96824146806
|
singh@squ.edu.om
|
0024 (Ground floor)
|
| Sathish Babu S P |
Chromatography/ MS Application Specialist
|
96824146806
|
sathish@squ.edu.om
|
0007 (Ground floor)
|
| Ratiba Al-Maaini |
Molecular Biology Application Specialist
|
96824146806
|
ratiba@squ.edu.om
|
0007 (Ground floor)
|
| Wafa Al-Alawi |
Molecular Biology Application Specialist
|
96824146894
|
wafaj@squ.edu.om
|
0007 (Ground floor)
|
| Asma Kh. Al-Bahry |
Biotechnologist
|
96824146894
|
abahri@squ.edu.om
|
0024 (Ground floor)
|
| Muna Al-Hosni |
Chromatography/MS Senior Technician
|
96824146894
|
malhosni@squ.edu.om
|
0022 (Ground floor)
|
| Zahra Al-Mamari |
SEM/NMR Technician
|
96824146805
|
zahra.m@squ.edu.om
|
0022 (Ground floor)
|
| Bushra Al-Daghari |
XRF/XRD Technician
|
96824146805
|
bushra1@squ.edu.om
|
0022 (Ground floor)
|
| Ibrahim Al-Khusaib |
XRF/XRD/SEM Technician
|
96824146806
|
ibmsaid@squ.edu.om
|
0024 (Ground floor)
|
| Khulood Al-Maimani |
Coordination & Follow-up & Archive Specialist.
|
96824146801
|
khuloodm@squ.edu.om
|
0013 (Ground floor)
|
| Buthaina al huseini |
XRD/XRF Technician
|
96824146805
|
b.alhuseini1@squ.edu.om
|
0022 (Ground floor)
|
| Premkumar Devaraj |
Laboratory Application Specialist
|
96824146806
|
premkumar@squ.edu.om
|
0024 (Ground floor)
|
| Service list |
| ► Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (5) | |||
| Name | Description | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative analysis Direct Analysis (Processed Sample) Per Compounds |
1-5 Compounds |
Inquire | |
| Quantitative analysis Direct Analysis (Processed Sample) Per Compounds |
6-10 Compounds |
Inquire | |
| Quantitative analysis Direct Analysis (Processed Sample) Per Compounds |
11-20 Compounds |
Inquire | |
| Quantitative analysis Direct Analysis (Processed Sample) Per Compounds |
Per Compound above 20 |
Inquire | |
| Sample Preparation Per sample | Inquire | ||
| ► ESI-MS (1) | |||
| Name | Description | Price | |
| Molecular weight analysis - ESI Per sample | Inquire | ||
| ► FLOW CYTOMETER (1) | |||
| Name | Description | Price | |
| Analysis Per hour | Inquire | ||
| ► GC-FID (1) | |||
| Name | Description | Price | |
| Direct Analysis - Qualitative Per sample | Inquire | ||
| ► GC-MS MS (3) | |||
| Name | Description | Price | |
| Library match charges per peak after 20 peak Per sample | Inquire | ||
| Qualitative with library match up to 20 peak Per sample | Inquire | ||
| Sample Preparation Per sample | Inquire | ||
| ► GENETIC ANALYZER (9) | |||
| Name | Description | Price | |
| Bioinformatics & Data Analysis Per sample | Inquire | ||
| DNA Run machine (Per Sample) Per sample |
Primers should be provided |
Inquire | |
| Raw Samples - Including Sample preparation (Per Sample Rate) Per sample | Inquire | ||
| Run plate only Per sample |
One run = 16 reactions |
Inquire | |
| Run plate only Per sample |
Two run = 32reactions |
Inquire | |
| Run plate only Per sample |
three run = 48reactions |
Inquire | |
| Run plate only Per sample |
four run = 64 reactions |
Inquire | |
| Run plate only Per sample |
Five run= 80 reactions |
Inquire | |
| Run plate only Per sample |
Six run= 96 reaction |
Inquire | |
| ► HPTLC (4) | |||
| Name | Description | Price | |
| Processed |
quantitative |
Inquire | |
| Processed Per sample |
qualitative |
Inquire | |
| Un Processed |
quantitative |
Inquire | |
| Un Processed Per sample |
qualitative |
Inquire | |
| ► IC (4) | |||
| Name | Description | Price | |
| Anions Per sample |
7 Anions- Fl-, Cl-, Br-, NO2-, NO3-, PO4-3, SO4-2 |
Inquire | |
| Anions Per sample |
Individual Anions |
Inquire | |
| Cations Per sample |
6 Cations- Li+, Na+, K+, Ca+2, Mg+2 ,NH4+ |
Inquire | |
| Cations Per sample |
Individual Cations |
Inquire | |
| ► ICP – MS/OES (2) | |||
| Name | Description | Price | |
| Direct Analysis (Processed Samples) Per sample | Inquire | ||
| Sample Preparation (Liquid samples) Per sample | Inquire | ||
| ► MALDI BIOTYPER (2) | |||
| Name | Description | Price | |
| Direct Per sample | Inquire | ||
| Formic acid Extraction Per sample | Inquire | ||
| ► MALDI TOF TOF (3) | |||
| Name | Description | Price | |
| Molecular weight analysis Per sample | Inquire | ||
| Protein Identification Per sample | Inquire | ||
| Sample Preparation (Protein Digestion) Per sample | Inquire | ||
| ► NMR (3) | |||
| Name | Description | Price | |
| For Carbon and 2D analysis (Hourly Basis) Per hour |
Every hour after 6th hour |
Inquire | |
| For Carbon and 2D analysis (Hourly Basis) Per hour |
1-6 Hours |
Inquire | |
| Proton Per sample | Inquire | ||
| ► POWDER DIFFRACTION (XRD) (5) | |||
| Name | Description | Price | |
| Clay minerals determination Per sample |
(Air day, Ethylene Glycol treatment, Heat treatment). |
Inquire | |
| Phase Identification Per sample |
(phases with intensity of strongest peak height) |
Inquire | |
| Quantitative Phase Analysis Per sample |
Rietveld Method ( phases with known crystal structures ) |
Inquire | |
| Routine Sample Preparation Per sample | Inquire | ||
| XRD data acquisition Per sample | Inquire | ||
| ► SCANNING ELECTORN MICROSCOPE (SEM) (4) | |||
| Name | Description | Price | |
| Both Imaging and EDS Per hour | Inquire | ||
| Both Imaging and EDS Per sample | Inquire | ||
| EDS Per sample | Inquire | ||
| Imaging Per sample | Inquire | ||
| ► X – RAY FLUORESCENCE (XRF) (3) | |||
| Name | Description | Price | |
| Major elements and Trace Elements Per sample | Inquire | ||
| Major elements Per sample | Inquire | ||
| Trace Elements Per sample | Inquire | ||
