COSM Core Research Lab

Georgia Southern University has a growing research environment offering exciting experiential activities to its students. As a student-centered, research-driven R2 institution, we place an emphasis on research with relevance and public impact. Interdisciplinary research teams are tackling global challenges in our laboratories using new approaches, state-of- the-art instrumentation, and new materials. The College of Science and Mathematics research portfolio is varied and far-reaching, leading to new knowledge, numerous discoveries and hands-on opportunities.
The COSM Core Research Laboratory (CCRL) is available to all faculty, staff and students pursuing research projects at Georgia Southern University. The facilities are also available to external users by contacting Dr. Brent Feske, Associate Dean of Research and External Affairs, and Director of the CCLR for information and pricing. Internal (GSU) user pricing is available by contacting ORSSP (during external proposal development) or Dr. Feske (for updated usage costs).
Instrument List
X-Rays
Rigaku XtaLAB mini Benchtop Single Crystal X-Ray Diffraction with Cryo-cooling
Rigaku MiniFlex 600 Powder X-ray Diffractometer
PANalytical Empyrean Series 2 Powder X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)
Materials Characterization
Instrument Status as of December 3, 2024
Instrument | Status |
---|---|
CCRL01 (JEOL BioSEM) | Functioning |
CCRL02 (Zeiss Confocal) | Functioning |
CCRL03 (Rigaku PXRD) | Functioning |
CCRL04 (Boat) | Unavailable – See below |
CCRL05 (JEOL 400S NMR) | Functioning |
CCRL06 (JEOL ChemSEM) | Functioning |
CCRL07 (Shimadzu LCMS) | Functioning |
CCRL08 (Perkin-Elmer ICP-MS) | Functioning |
CCRL09 (Rigaku SynergyXRD) | Functioning |
CCRL10 (Bruker MALDI-ToF) | Functioning |
CCRL11 (Shimadzu LCMSMS) | Functioning |
CCRL12 (Malvern PXRD) | Functioning |
CCRL13 (Shimadzu LCMS ToF 9030) | Functioning |
CCRL14 (Rigaku XRD) | Functioning |
CCRL15 (JEOL 300-NMR) | Functioning |
Nonfunctioning Instrument Details
- CCRL04 (Boat)
- Fuel Leak
- Expected date: Seeking bids
NMR
JEOL 300MHz NMR – Book Appointment
X-Ray

Rigaku XtaLAB mini Benchtop Single Crystal X-Ray Diffraction with Cryo-cooling
Armstrong Campus
CCRL14
Rigaku XtaLAB mini Benchtop Single Crystal X-Ray – Book Appointment

Rigaku MiniFlex 600 Powder X-ray Diffractometer – Book Appointment

PANalytical Empyrean Series 2 Powder X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) – Book Appointment

Rigaku Synergy-I SCXRD – Book Appointment
Mass Specs

Perkin Elmer ICP-MS – Book Appointment

Shimadzu LCMS-2020 Single Quad – Book Appointment

Shimadzu LCMS-8030 Triple Quad – Book Appointment

Shimadzu LCMS-9030 – Book Appointment
Materials Characterization

Bruker Microflex MALDI-TOF – Book Appointment

JEOL JSM-6610LV SEM – Book Appointment

JEOL JSM -7600F Field Emission SEM – Book Appointment

Zeiss Confocal Microscope with Airyscan upgrade – Book Appointment
Other

24′ Carolina Skiff Boat – Book Appointment
Currently unavailable.
Fees and Questions Contact

Darrin Moore
Instrumentation Maintenance and Research Specialist
darrinmoore@georgiasouthern.edu
(912) 478-5590 • Office

Dr. Aaron Schrey
Director of the COSM Core Research Laboratory (CCRL)
(912) 344-2646 • Office
Last updated: 5/10/2022