Pusat Perkhidmatan Analisis (PPA), an ISO17025 accredited chemical testing laboratory within the Faculty of Science at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), proudly holds accreditation from SAMM since 2018, designated as Lab No. 908. As one of the first five labs to achieve accreditation at UTM, PPA plays a crucial role in fulfilling the university’s mission to be recognized for the quality of its services and income generation.
Our diverse range of services extends from training students and staff to offering consultation services for water, food, and environmental analysis. With a team of experts spanning various chemistry domains, we possess the capability to conduct elemental analysis up to parts per trillion (ppt) levels, ensuring precision and accuracy in our results. Our clientele encompasses UTM students and staff as well as commercial companies seeking our analytical expertise.
At PPA, we are committed to transparency and accessibility. Our virtual lab, accessible at https://research.utm.my/virtual-lab/, provides a glimpse into our state-of-the-art facilities and the methodologies employed in our analyses. For more detailed information, our official website, https://ppa.science.utm.my/, serves as a comprehensive resource hub.
The dedicated team at PPA, comprising ten individuals, including a Quality Management Representative, Quality Manager, Deputy Quality Manager, Technical Manager, Deputy Technical Manager, Lab Executive, two Lab Administrators, and two Lab Analysts, collectively ensures the smooth functioning of our accredited laboratory. Personally, I have had the privilege of serving as the Deputy Quality Manager and now hold the position of Head of Lab and Quality Manager since 2018, steering the accreditation team towards maintaining the highest standards in our services and results. As an accredited laboratory, PPA continues to strive for excellence, offering a benchmark for quality in chemical testing within the academic and commercial spheres.
