One of the major challenges in analysing radioactive and heavy metal ion concentrations from lean solutions is to assure quality and accurate measurement. To address the issue, nuclear analytical techniques play a key role. Nuclear Analytical Techniques (NATs) are based on nuclear properties of the trace level isotopes and have high sensitivity and accuracy and are important tools for chemical analysis to ensure proper monitoring of the environment. Various instrumentation methods are developed for incorporating into monitoring purposes such as ICP-MS, XRF, INAA, AAS.

Research is led by Prof Datuk Dr Sukiman Sarmani and Dr Khoo Kok Siong