Elemental Analysis by EDX and XRF

This course provides the participants with an advanced knowledge on Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy and X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy, and aims to expand participants’ knowledge on data interpretation in order to equip themselves for a more accurate qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Course Objectives

☑ Understand the basic principles of EDX (Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy) and XRF (X-ray Fluorescence)
☑ Identify suitable applications and limitations of each technique
☑ Interpret elemental data and spectra from EDX and XRF analyses
☑ Recognize key components and operational steps of EDX and XRF instruments

About the Speaker

Engr. Marlon Llana, M. Sce. Eng.

Engr. Marlon Llana has a B.S. and a Masters’ degree in Chemical Engineering from Mapua Institute of Technology and is a PhD Candidate for Material Science and Engineering. He has over 20 years of experience in the semiconductor industry in the field of Quality, R&D, Laboratory Operation, Electro-plating, Failure Analysis, and Reliability having worked for Philips Semiconductors, SunPower Mfg. Ltd., International Rectifier, and DECA Technologies. He is a former faculty at Malayan College Laguna, Lyceum of the Philippines Laguna, and Colegio de San Juan de Letran having taught for more than 14 years. He is also a technical assessor of DTI-PAB for ISO/IEC17025 and is a member of the DTI Technical committee for nanotechnology.

Course Objectives

☑ Understand the basic principles of EDX (Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy) and XRF (X-ray Fluorescence)
☑ Identify suitable applications and limitations of each technique
☑ Interpret elemental data and spectra from EDX and XRF analyses
☑ Recognize key components and operational steps of EDX and XRF instruments

About the Speaker

Engr. Marlon Llana, M. Sce. Eng.

Engr. Marlon Llana has a B.S. and a Masters’ degree in Chemical Engineering from Mapua Institute of Technology and is a PhD Candidate for Material Science and Engineering. He has over 20 years of experience in the semiconductor industry in the field of Quality, R&D, Laboratory Operation, Electro-plating, Failure Analysis, and Reliability having worked for Philips Semiconductors, SunPower Mfg. Ltd., International Rectifier, and DECA Technologies. He is a former faculty at Malayan College Laguna, Lyceum of the Philippines Laguna, and Colegio de San Juan de Letran having taught for more than 14 years. He is also a technical assessor of DTI-PAB for ISO/IEC17025 and is a member of the DTI Technical committee for nanotechnology.

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