Welcome to Core Research Operations (CRO)

Core Research Operations (CRO) supports the educational, research, and outreach missions of Texas State University in several complex laboratories across campus. Our facilities host more than 70 pieces of sophisticated equipment utilized by faculty, student, staff, and external users from many disciplines. 

We are here to help with all your characterization needs!

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Characterization Equipment
Bee with bee pollen taken with Hirox Digital Microscope

Characterization Tools Include:

Atomic force, electron and optical microscopy

Spectroscopic interrogation

Electrical and magnetic characterization

Particle size and porosity analysis

Tools for sample preparation
Nanofabrication Equipment
Optical microscope in Clean Room

Nanofabrication Tools Include:

Deposition

Lithography

Etching

Thermal

Metrology

Ready to Get Started

Start here to sign up your project and register to use our equipment