Central Laboratories at Addis Ababa Science and Technology University

Central Laboratories

Addis Ababa Science and Technology University

Background

These days, competitiveness of academic and research institutes strongly relies on the quality of the laboratory facilities available for education and research. The central laboratories at Addis Ababa Science and Technology University is established in 2017 to meet its goal, advancing science and technology in the country. Currently, the central laboratories are serving by creating conducive research environment for researchers and students, and for external customers, through providing advanced laboratory testing services.

The central laboratory at AASTU is committed to service researchers, industries and business companies, and the community in laboratory testing needs. The laboratories are equipped with cutting-edge analytical and characterization equipment such as electron microscopes, spectrometers, and physical properties testing instruments. AASTU's dedication to promote scientific research and technology advancements is clearly observed from the newly constructed world class laboratory complexes. The central laboratory is organized to provide shared facilities for the different center of excellence laboratories such as the nanotechnology and biotechnology and bioprocess.

📞 Contact Information

📧 Email: central-lab@aastu.edu.et

📍 Office: Building 77 Room 005/105

📞 Mobile: +251 901251946

Vision

Being a national hub and center of excellence in laboratory science
Become the leading research laboratory hub in East Africa, recognized for scientific rigor, innovation, and impact
Catalyst for interdisciplinary innovation serves as a bridge between academia, industry, and government
Strategic partner in epidemic response and biotechnology
Model of laboratory management and accreditation set benchmarks for operational excellence
Innovation incubators for local solutions empower local researchers and entrepreneurs
Global collaborator in scientific advancement engages in international partnerships

Mission

Deliver high-quality laboratory services and to ensure accurate, reliable, and timely analytical testing services
Advance scientific innovation facilitates cutting-edge research through access to advanced instrumentation
Promote ISO-accredited excellence uphold international standards (e.g., ISO 17025)
Support national and regional research initiatives provide technical infrastructure and expertise
Build capacity and train future experts offer hands-on training, internships, and workshops
Facilitate technology transfer and commercialization translates lab-based innovations into scalable products

The Laboratory Services We Provide

The central laboratory encompasses three major laboratory divisions such as biological, chemical and the physical laboratories using state-of-the art instruments listed below. Each divisions consist from different laboratory facilities operated by well-trained research assistants to support the researchers in sample preparation, and in running the instruments.

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The Biological Laboratories

It covers the instruments like the PCR, DNA synthesizer, BOD and COD testing instruments and currently most of them are under installation.

🧪 PCR
🧬 DNA Synthesizer
🔬 BOD/COD
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The Chemical Laboratories

Under the chemical laboratories, different analytical instruments such as ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC), Gas chromatography (GC), Ultra violet - Visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), Fourier transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) (under installation) instruments are available for internal users and external customers.

🧪 UPLC
🔬 GC
💡 UV-Vis
📡 FTIR
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The Physical Properties Testing Laboratories

For the physical properties testing, numerous advanced instruments like the universal testing machine (UTM), and impact testing machine, hardness tester. Surface morphology analysis instruments like the Scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM) (under installation).

Mechanical Properties Testing Facilities

⚙️ UTM
🔨 Impact Tester
📏 Hardness Tester

Morphology and Surface Analysis Facilities

🔬 SEM
🔬 TEM

📞 Contact Information

📧 Email: central-lab@aastu.edu.et

📍 Office: Building 77 Room 005/105

📞 Mobile: +251 901251946

Addis Ababa Science and Technology University

Central Laboratories