Partners in your research
The Energy and Environmental Sustainability Laboratories are shared multi-user instrumentation facilities managed by the Institute of Energy and the Environment. The labs connect world-class instrumentation and expertise across a broad range of analytical techniques for materials in all phases.
Lab staff also provide training for researchers and equipment users, method development, data analysis, and proposal development support.
Work with IEE Labs
Our laboratory facilities are available to assist both Penn State researchers and external clients from industry, government, and other universities.
Who we serve
Penn State researchers and students
IEE Labs support research projects, student training, proposal development, and analytical needs across disciplines.
Academic and research institutions
External academic and research partners can connect with lab staff to discuss project fit, methods, and sample needs.
Business, industry, and government
Lab services help external partners answer technical questions, validate materials, and understand environmental or product performance.
Our labs
Center for Quantitative Imaging
A multi-user research facility designed to serve microCT imaging needs at Penn State and the broader scientific community
Environmental Contaminants Analytical Laboratory
State-of-the-art liquid and gas chromatography instrumentation for contaminant analysis and environmental research
Radiocarbon Laboratory
Radiocarbon measurements on carbon-bearing materials spanning the last 45,000 years
Work with us
Start a project
Our laboratory facilities are available to assist Penn State researchers and external clients from industry, government, and other universities.
Tour our facilities
Visitors can connect with IEE to schedule a tour of laboratory spaces, shared facilities and relevant instrumentation.
Resources and related facilities
Webinar series
Learn more about the capabilities and work of IEE Labs through webinar programming that highlights instrumentation, methods and research applications.
Shared equipment and associated laboratories
IEE also supports shared equipment and associated laboratories that expand access to specialized instrumentation across Penn State.