Instrumentation Laboratory
Instrumental analysis supporting environmental engineering research and learning.
Laboratory Overview
The Instrumentation Laboratory supports environmental engineering at the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Institut Teknologi Bandung. It brings instrumental analysis into research and learning on pollutants in water, wastewater, air, and solid materials.
The laboratory complements the Water Quality, Solid & Hazardous Waste, Air Quality, and Industrial Hygiene & Toxicology laboratories. Its role is to connect scientific understanding with analytical evidence for environmental engineering research.
Education & Research Support
Research & Analytical Evidence
Instrumental analysis supports investigation of environmental pollutants and the development of engineering responses.
Practical Learning
Access to analytical instruments connects theoretical knowledge with practical research experience.
Academic & External Collaboration
Laboratory activities are coordinated with the team, including research involving other institutions and external partners.
Contact the laboratory team to discuss research objectives, sample requirements, methods, instrument availability, and arrangements for supervised use.
Analytical Instruments
The following six instruments are documented in the laboratory’s 2025 equipment inventory. Please discuss the applicable method and current availability with the team before submitting samples.
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer
AAS · Shimadzu AA-7000
Metal analysis, including Na, K, Ba, Ni, Co, Cd, Cr, Pb, Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, Mo, and Al. Additional elements depend on the required instrument components.
Gas Chromatography — Flame Ionisation Detector
GC–FID · Shimadzu GC-2010 Plus
Analysis of compounds that can be volatilised, subject to a developed and applicable analytical method.
Gas Chromatography — Thermal Conductivity Detector
GC–TCD · Thermo Scientific Trace 1610
Gas analysis using thermal conductivity detection. The inventory lists methane, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, oxygen, and helium.
Ion Chromatography
IC · Thermo Scientific Dionex Aquion
Analysis of anions including fluoride, chloride, nitrite, bromide, nitrate, sulfate, and phosphate.
Scanning Electron Microscopy & Energy Dispersive X-Ray Analysis
SEM–EDS · Hitachi SU3500
Surface morphology and sample-composition studies. Please confirm EDS availability with the laboratory when arranging elemental analysis.
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy
FTIR · Bruker Alpha II
Investigation of sample chemical composition and structure using infrared spectroscopy.
Environmental Research Applications
Water & Wastewater
Analytical support for environmental studies involving water and wastewater from domestic and industrial sources.
Air & Gas Studies
Instrumental analysis supporting research on air pollutants and gas composition.
Solid Materials & Waste
Investigation of sample surfaces, composition, and chemical structure in environmental solids and wastes.
Environmental Problem Solving
Analytical data contribute to understanding pollution and evaluating environmental engineering approaches.
Laboratory Facilities
Photographs of the laboratory and equipment from the 2025 documentation.
Head of Laboratory
Dr. Ir. Muhammad Sonny Abfertiawan, S.T., M.T.
Head of Instrumentation Laboratory
Focuses on mine water management, acid mine drainage, and water treatment technologies grounded in hydrology and environmental geochemistry.
Faculty Profile & Research Interests →Laboratory Enquiries
Contact the laboratory team to discuss analytical needs, research access, and instrument scheduling.