UTSA Kleberg Advanced Microscopy Center

About Us

KAMC (Kleberg Advanced Microscopy Center (KAMC) (utsa.edu) is a cutting-edge facility specializing in materials characterization, equipped with advanced electron microscopy and microscale analysis tools.

To advance multidisciplinary research and workforce development.

Vision

To be a leading academic and industrial research resource, elevating UTSA's standing as an R1 research institution through impactful publications, grants, and workforce development. 

Contact Information

E-mail: KAMC@utsa.edu

Dr. Ana Stevanovic, Director

ana.stevanovic@utsa.edu

Dr. Alejandro Morales-Betancourt, Research Engineer

alejandro.moralesbetancourt@utsa.edu

Webpage:

Kleberg Advanced Microscopy Center (KAMC) (utsa.edu)

Laboratory locations:

AET 3.228 (Raman, AFMs)

AET 3.3232 (X-Ray Diffraction)

FLN 1.01.24 and 1.01.28 (Electron Microscopy & Sample Preparation) 

Hours of Operation

Monday-Friday
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Core Policies

Instrument Training

1. All users must undergo training on the use of instrumentation before having access to the facility. The amount of training will vary depending on user experience. Training is done by appointment, and requests should be made via iLab --> Request Service--> Instrument Training--> Select Instrument of Choice 
2.  The core also offers personal, in-depth training in methods of image processing and analysis using data acquired by the user. While this level of training is not required to obtain independent access to instrumentation, it is highly recommended. 
3.  Upon the completion of training, an internal user will be granted access to the main entrance door and to each room housing the instrumentation for which the user is trained to use independently.
4.  Under no circumstances should an authorized user lend their ID card to another individual or swipe their ID card to grant the unauthorized user access to the imaging center. Any unauthorized access to instrumentation will result in the suspension of all user privileges.
5.  All work areas should be left clean, regardless of whether another user is to come on the system following your reserved time slot.
6.  Data is NOT indefinitely stored on the local acquisition computer. It is uploaded regularly to our dedicated server and removed from the microscope computer. Data management is a component of user training.

Lab Safety Training:

Required to operate the facility instruments:

• SA433.01 - Hazard Waste Communication and Lab Safety
• SA401- Hazardous Waste Generator
• SA465 - Laser Safety Course
• Laser Safety
• X-ray Safety

Last updated: 08/25/2020

Core Acknowledgment 

If your publication uses results/data from our services, please use the following examples to help format your acknowledgment:

"The authors acknowledge the Kleberg Advanced Microscopy Center (KAMC) at the University of Texas at San Antonio for support during this work."

"The authors would like to thank Dr. FirstName LastName (Kleberg Advanced Microscopy Center, the University of Texas at San Antonio) for technical support."

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