Scanning Electron Microscopy and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy

This course introduces participants to the principles and applications of Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) for surface imaging and elemental analysis. It covers instrument components, sample preparation, imaging techniques, and data interpretation. Participants will learn how SEM provides high-resolution surface morphology and how EDS complements it by identifying elemental composition. Hands-on sessions are included to reinforce practical understanding and operation.

Course Objectives

☑ Understand the working principles of SEM and EDS
☑ Learn proper sample preparation and imaging techniques
☑ Identify elemental composition using EDS data
☑ Operate SEM-EDS equipment and interpret results for material characterization

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 working principles of SEM and EDS
☑ Learn proper sample preparation and imaging techniques
☑ Identify elemental composition using EDS data
☑ Operate SEM-EDS equipment and interpret results for material characterization

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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