
Welcome to the Department of Chemical Engineering’s Analytical Laboratory Facilities.
We provide analytical instrumentation and expertise to the University of Waterloo and the surrounding research and industrial community. We are equipped with a variety of state-of-the-art equipment. Other more specialized equipment is available in individual research labs.
We have two different service options available.
Option 1 - Researchers can be trained in the use of the equipment and carry out their research and measurement independently.
Option 2 –Researchers and industry can send samples to our lab for our technical staff to process.
For internal users including members of the Department of Chemical Engineering and the University of Waterloo, please check our website for more information, including booking calendar and lab fees.
For more details, contact Charles Dal Castel, 519-888-4567 x 40979, or Faten Salim, 519-888-4567 x 41581.
Our Team
Dr. Charles Dal Castel
Lab Director, Research & Special Projects

Charles holds a doctorate degree in Polymer chemistry (2012, Exchange Program, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, and University of Waterloo). Charles has an extensive expertise in analytical and material characterization techniques. His knowledge and expertise have developed throughout his graduate research work and his time managing the ChemEng analytical lab providing training and guidance to all lab users.
Office: E6 3104
519-888-4567 x 40979
Dr. Faten Salim
Analytical Laboratory Specialist

Faten received her doctorate degree in analytical chemistry from the University of Waterloo in 2019. She has broad experience in method development and validation covering various components of the analytical process including sampling, sample preparation, chromatographic separation, and mass spectrometry both in academic and industrial settings.
Office: E6 3102
519-888-4567 x 41581
Equipment
The list of the testing instruments currently available in the analytical lab in Chemical Engineering is presented below.