Laboratory
Laboratories
The Faculty of Environment and Labour Safety at Ton Duc Thang University operates a comprehensive laboratory system supporting advanced training and research in environmental science. Facilities include Laboratory C514, dedicated to hands-on practice and discipline-specific experiments, and Laboratory C607, equipped with modern analytical instruments for research on environmental quality, pollution treatment technology, and environmental biology.
Laboratory C514 – Training & Environmental Technology Simulation
Laboratory C514 supports undergraduate training and hands-on practice, helping students develop practical skills in analysis and operation of environmental technology processes. The laboratory serves courses including Chemistry Laboratory, Environmental Analysis Practice, and Environmental Technology Process Laboratory.
Equipment
1. Sample Preparation and Processing Equipment
Supports sample processing, preservation, and preparation prior to environmental analysis.
Rotary Vacuum Evaporator
Centrifuge
Drying Oven
Muffle Furnace
COD Reactor
Sample Storage Refrigerator
2. Chemical and Environmental Analysis Equipment
Performs chemical analyses and determination of environmental quality parameters according to standard methods.
UV-VIS Spectrophotometer
Analytical Balance (4 decimal places)
Analytical Balance (2 decimal places)
Magnetic Stirrer with Heating
Conductivity Meter
Titration and Solution Preparation Area
3. Environmental Microbiology Equipment
Supports microbiology experiments, biological activity assessment, and biological treatment processes.
BOD5 Incubator
Microbial Culture Incubator
Autoclave
Optika Biological Microscope and Staining Kit
Biological Safety Cabinet
Biological Sample Storage Cabinet
4. Environmental Technology Models
Students gain direct exposure to environmental treatment processes at simulation scale, bridging theoretical knowledge with practical system operation.
Jar Test Apparatus
Activated Carbon Water Filtration Model
Water and Wastewater Treatment Model
Student Practical Activities
Physicochemical analysis of test samples
Weighing chemical samples on a 4-decimal analytical balance
Preparing quantitative analysis samples
Coagulation–flocculation experiment using Jar Test apparatus
Microscopic study of microbial cell structure and morphology
Laboratory C607 – Advanced Environmental Research & Analysis
Laboratory C607 supports scientific research, innovation, and research training for faculty, postgraduate students, and undergraduates. The facility is equipped with a comprehensive suite of instruments covering the full analytical workflow — from field sampling and sample preparation to environmental quality analysis and advanced research in molecular biology, trace metals, and micro-organic pollutants.
Equipment
1. Sample Preparation and Processing
Supports sample weighing, phase separation, preservation, and pre-treatment prior to analysis.
2. Environmental Physicochemical Analysis
Enables rapid determination of physicochemical parameters in water and environmental samples for research, teaching, and environmental quality assessment.
COD Reactor
3. Field Sampling and Site Survey
Supports field sampling and measurement of environmental parameters on-site, providing baseline data for research and environmental monitoring programs.
Advanced Analytical Instruments
Advanced Sample Digestion and Mineralization Technology
Applies modern microwave technology for digestion and mineralization of complex environmental matrices including water, soil, sediment, and biomass. The Multiwave PRO system by Anton Paar enhances sample preparation efficiency and meets the requirements of advanced chemical analysis. 
Real-Time PCR System QuantStudio™ 5 – Applied Biosystems
Supports gene quantification and investigation of microbial community structure and function in the environment. Used for research in environmental biotechnology, pollution treatment, and microbial monitoring. 
ICP-OES System – Agilent Technologies
Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry. Enables simultaneous determination of multiple elements and trace metals with high precision in environmental samples, supporting research on metal contamination and environmental safety control. %20của%20hãng%20Agilent%20Technologies.png)
GC-MS System – Agilent Technologies
Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry. Supports analysis of organic compounds in environmental matrices at trace concentrations, including conventional and emerging pollutants. Used for environmental quality research, risk assessment, and pollution control. %20của%20hãng%20Agilent%20Technologies.png)
Laboratory Safety Handbook
The Handbook has been developed based on current regulations and the practical conditions at Ton Duc Thang University.
