1. INTRODUCTION

Previously known as the Environmental Quality Practice Room, according to Decision No. 6404/QĐ-ĐHCT under the project to upgrade Can Tho University, the laboratory has now been established as the Soil and Water Environment Laboratory and the Advanced Soil and Water Environment Laboratory. This specialized laboratory serves teaching and research purposes. The laboratory operates regularly, allowing students and researchers to conduct practical experiments, consolidate theoretical knowledge, support specialized courses, and assist in scientific research for staff and students.

2. PERSONNEL

3. LABORATORY LOCATION

Rooms 4.29 and 4.30, RLC Building

4. LABORATORY EQUIPMENT

The laboratory is equipped with various specialized tools and devices. It also collaborates with other laboratories within the department to ensure comprehensive support for learning and research activities.

The laboratory's equipment is primarily funded by government budgets and international cooperation programs, particularly Japan's ODA program.

Main laboratory equipment:

No. Equipment Name Manufacturer Model Country
1 Ion Chromatography Set Thermo Scientific Dionex ICS-6000 USA
2 Balance A&D GF-224A Japan
3 Waterbath Memmert WNB 14 Germany
4 Muffle Furnace Nabertherm LT 40/12 Germany
5 Autoburette Duran 24 318 33 56 Germany
6 Vacuum Filtration ISO LAB 043.03.001 Turkey
7 Vacuum Pump Eyela A-1000S Japan
8 TOC Analyzers Shimadzu TOC-LCPH Japan
9 Turbidimeter Hach TL2300 China
10 Soil Texture Analysis Eijkelkamp 08.16.SA Netherlands
11 Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers Teledyne Sentinel V20 USA
12 Total Station Topcon OS-101 Japan
13 Centrifuge Sigma 6-16HS Germany

5. FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

The Soil and Water Environment Laboratory and Advanced Soil and Water Environment Laboratory ensure two main functions: practical teaching and supporting scientific research.

Analytical capabilities of the Soil and Water Environment Laboratory and Advanced Soil and Water Environment Laboratory:

Laboratory Name Key Analytical Parameters Key Equipment
Soil and Water Environment and Advanced Soil and Water Environment TOC/TN, IC, TC TNM-L ANALYSER
  NH4+, NO2-, NO3-, PO43- ICS-6000DC Ion Chromatography
  Soil water saturation DM-PASK-KIT-2PCAG

6. RESEARCH AND APPLICATION AREAS

  • Teaching theoretical and practical courses such as: Environmental Monitoring Practice, Environmental Microbiology Practice, Environmental Microbiology, etc.
  • Guiding student internships
  • The laboratory has functions for research in environmental quality analysis, water and soil parameters analysis;
  • Conducting experiments on environmental quality and environmental monitoring research;
  • Supporting research and analysis in domestic and international cooperation projects.

7. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTIONS

  • The laboratory develops human resources, regularly sending staff for training to improve professional skills.
  • The laboratory will continue to enhance and fully equip devices to support practical teaching and research projects in the specialized field as well as other related fields.

8. LABORATORY ACTIVITIES