RESEARCH CENTER
Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Research Center (CROM-MASS)
ABOUT OUR Group
The Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Research Center and its Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Laboratory (CROM-MASS) at the Universidad Industrial de Santander are specialized facilities for instrumental chemical analysis, providing services to the environmental, agro-industrial, petrochemical, forensic, and natural products sectors. The center is supported by highly qualified personnel, state-of-the-art technology, and extensive expertise in chromatographic and mass spectrometric techniques. Its quality management system is certified under ISO 9001:2015, and it offers testing services accredited by ONAC and recognized by IDEAM, ensuring reliable results for research, industry, and public institutions.
Elena
STASHENKO
Research Group Director
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RESEARCH Lines
Environmental Analysis
We provide analytical solutions for the identification and quantification of environmental compounds of interest in a wide range of matrices. Our analytical services support environmental monitoring, regulatory compliance, research, and decision-making in environmental projects.
Food Analysis
We provide analytical services for the determination of residues, contaminants, and other compounds of interest in food products and raw materials. Our services support quality control, regulatory compliance, and access to national and international markets.
Forensic Analysis
We provide analytical capabilities for the identification and determination of chemical substances of forensic interest, offering specialized technical support for investigative activities and the generation of scientific evidence.
Petrochemical Analysis
We provide specialized analytical services for the characterization of hydrocarbons, fuels, oils, and other petroleum-derived products. Our services contribute to quality control, process optimization, and product evaluation in the energy and industrial sectors.
Natural Products Analysis
We support research, development, and innovation projects through the chemical characterization of extracts, essential oils, metabolites, and other naturally derived compounds, generating reliable information for the utilization and valorization of natural resources.
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Analysis of Drug and Hormone Residues in Bovine and Porcine Animal Tissue Samples by HPLC-DAD and GC-MS/SIM.*
Determination of Multiclass Veterinary Drug Residues (36 Compounds) in Food Samples by UHPLC-ESI+/–Orbitrap-HRMS.*
Determination of Avermectin Veterinary Drug Residues (5 Compounds) in Food Samples by UHPLC-ESI+/–Orbitrap-HRMS.
Determination of Aminoglycoside Veterinary Drug Residues (7 Compounds) in Food Samples by UHPLC-ESI+/–Orbitrap-HRMS.
Determination of Multiclass Veterinary Drug Residues (36 Compounds) in Solid Samples by UHPLC-ESI+/–Orbitrap-HRMS.
Determination of Avermectin Veterinary Drug Residues (5 Compounds) in Solid Samples by UHPLC-ESI+/–Orbitrap-HRMS.
Determination of Aminoglycoside Veterinary Drug Residues (7 Compounds) in Solid Samples by UHPLC-ESI+/–Orbitrap-HRMS.
Determination of Multiclass Veterinary Drug Residues (36 Compounds) in Liquid Samples by UHPLC-ESI+/–Orbitrap-HRMS.
Determination of Avermectin Veterinary Drug Residues (5 Compounds) in Liquid Samples by UHPLC-ESI+/–Orbitrap-HRMS.
Determination of Aminoglycoside Veterinary Drug Residues (7 Compounds) in Liquid Samples by UHPLC-ESI+/–Orbitrap-HRMS.
Determination of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in a Dielectric Oil Sample by GC/ECD.*
Determination of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in a Water Sample (Drinking Water / Non-Drinking Water*) by GC/ECD.**
Determination of Trihalomethanes (THMs) in a Water Sample (Drinking Water / Non-Drinking Water*) Using Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction (HS-SPME) and GC/ECD.**
Determination of Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) Profiles, Including the Trans Isomers Elaidic Acid (C18:1n9t) and Linolelaidic Acid (C18:2n6t), in Food Samples by GC/FID.
Determination of Organophosphorus Pesticides (OPPs) in Food Samples by GC-MS/SIM.
Determination of Organochlorine Pesticides (OCPs) in a Water Sample (Drinking Water / Non-Drinking Water*) by GC/ECD.**
Determination of Organochlorine Pesticides (OCPs) in Food Samples by GC/ECD.
Determination of Multi-Residue Pesticides (MRPs) in Green Coffee Beans by GC-MS/SIM.*
Determination of Multi-Residue Pesticides (MRPs) in Food Samples by UHPLC-ESI-Orbitrap-MS.
Determination of Multi-Residue Pesticides (MRPs) in Animal Feed Samples by UHPLC-ESI-Orbitrap-MS.
Determination of 2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid) in Green Coffee Beans by UHPLC-ESI+-Orbitrap-MS.*
Determination of 2,4-D (2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid) in Food Samples by UHPLC-ESI+-Orbitrap-MS.
Determination of Glyphosate and AMPA in Green Coffee Bean Samples by UHPLC-ESI+-Orbitrap-MS.*
Determination of Glyphosate and AMPA in Food Samples by UHPLC-ESI+-Orbitrap-MS.
Determination of Organothiophosphorus Pesticides (OTPPs) in Food Samples Using Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS).
Determination of Ochratoxins (A and B) and Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, and G2) in Food Samples by UHPLC-ESI+-Orbitrap-MS.
Determination of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPHs) in Liquid Samples by GC-MS/SIM.
Determination of Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPHs) in Solid Samples by GC-MS/SIM.
Determination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in a Water Sample (Drinking Water / Non-Drinking Water*) by GC-MS/SIM.**
Determination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Solid Samples by GC-MS/SIM.
Determination of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Food Samples by GC-MS/SIM.
Determination of BTEX (Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Toluene, m- + p-Xylenes, and o-Xylene) in a Water Sample (Drinking Water / Non-Drinking Water*) Using Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction (HS-SPME) and Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry Operated in Selected Ion Monitoring Mode (GC-MS/SIM).**
Determination of BTEX (Benzene, Ethylbenzene, Toluene, m- + p-Xylenes, and o-Xylene) in Solid Samples Using Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction (HS-SPME) and Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry Operated in Selected Ion Monitoring Mode (GC-MS/SIM).
Determination of the Percentage of the Main Hydrocarbon Families Present in a Crude Oil Sample (Condensate, Naphtha): Saturates, Olefins, Aromatics, Resins, and Asphaltenes (SARA).
Analysis of Triethylene Glycol in a Condensate Sample by GC/FID.
Determination of Glycols (Triethylene Glycol) in Water Samples by GC/FID.
Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Liquid Samples by HS-SPME-GC/MS.
Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Solid Samples by HS-SPME-GC/MS.
Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in Food Samples by HS-SPME-GC/MS.
Determination of Phenols in Solid Samples by GC-MS/SIM.
Determination of Phenols in Liquid Samples by GC-MS/SIM.
Determination of Mercury in Water Samples (Drinking Water / Non-Drinking Water*) Using an Analyzer with Background Baseline Correction Based on the Zeeman Effect.**
Determination of Total Mercury (Without Differentiating Between Organic and Inorganic Hg) in Solid Samples Using an RA-915M Analyzer with Zeeman Effect Background Baseline Correction and a PIRO-915+ Attachment.
Determination of Total Mercury (Without Differentiating Between Organic and Inorganic Hg) in a Gas Sample Using an RA-915M Analyzer with Zeeman Effect Background Correction and an RP-92 Attachment.
Determination of Total Mercury (Without Differentiating Between Organic and Inorganic Hg) in Crude Oil and Petroleum Derivative Samples (Naphtha and Gas Oil) Using an RA-915M Analyzer with Zeeman Effect Background Correction and a PIRO-915+ Attachment.
Determination of the Chemical Composition of the Volatile Fraction of Plant Extract Samples Using Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction (HS-SPME) and GC/MS.
Determination of the Chemical Composition of the Volatile Fraction of Liquid Samples Using Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction (HS-SPME) and GC/MS.
Determination of the Chemical Composition of the Volatile Fraction of Solid Samples Using Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction (HS-SPME) and GC/MS.
Determination of the Chemical Composition of the Volatile Fraction (Aroma) in Food Samples Using Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction (HS-SPME) and GC/MS.
Determination of the Chemical Composition of the Volatile Fraction in Solvent Samples by Direct Injection GC/MS.
Determination of Higher Alcohols (Isopropanol, Propanol, Isobutanol, Butanol, Isoamyl Alcohol, and Amyl Alcohol) in Solvent Samples by GC/MS.
Determination of Caffeine in Beverages and Related Products Using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Diode Array Detection (HPLC/DAD).
Determination of Xanthine in Beverages and Related Products Using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Diode Array Detection (HPLC/DAD).
Determination of Cholesterol in Food Samples, as Its Acetylated Derivative, by Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detection (GC/FID).
Determination of Methanol and Congeners in Alcoholic Beverages and Ethyl Alcohol Used in Their Production by Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry Operated in Selected Ion Monitoring Mode (GC-MS/SIM).
Determination of Sugars by MTBSTFA Derivatization (Sucrose, Glucose, Galactose, Fructose, Mannitol, Xylitol, Kestose, Nystose, and Sorbitol) in Food Samples by GC/FID.
Determination of Tocopherols in Vegetable Oil by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Fluorescence Detection (HPLC/FLD).*
Determination of Catechins in Plant Material by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Diode Array Detection (HPLC/DAD).
Determination of Alcoholic Strength (% Ethanol, v/v) in Beverages and Related Products Using a Digital Alcohol Meter.
Determination of Ethanol Content (%) in Liquid Samples by GC/FID.
Determination of Methanol Content (%, v/v) in Beverages and Related Products by GC/FID.
Determination of Methanol Content (%, v/v) in Solid and Liquid Samples Using Static Headspace (S-HS) and Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detection (S-HS/GC/FID).
Determination of Ethanol in Fruit Pulp Using Static Headspace (S-HS) and Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detection (S-HS/GC/FID).
Extraction of Essential Oils by Steam Distillation (SD) and Determination of Extraction Yield (% Oil).
Extraction of Essential Oils by Microwave-Assisted Hydrodistillation (MWHD) and Determination of Extraction Yield (% Oil).
Determination of Amino Acids in Liquid Samples by Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Coupled to Orbitrap Mass Spectrometry (UHPLC-ESI+-Orbitrap-MS).
Determination of Amino Acids in Solid Samples by Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Coupled to Orbitrap Mass Spectrometry (UHPLC-ESI+-Orbitrap-MS).
Determination of Amino Acids in Food Samples by Ultra-High-Performance Liquid Chromatography Coupled to Orbitrap Mass Spectrometry (UHPLC-ESI+-Orbitrap-MS).
Annual Program of Training Courses and Academic Knowledge Dissemination on Instrumental Analytical Chemistry and Its Applications in the Environmental, Food, Forensic, and Natural Products Fields.
SERVICIOS DE Extensión
ANÁLISIS
Ambiental
Brindamos soluciones analíticas para la identificación y cuantificación de compuestos de interés ambiental en diferentes matrices. Nuestros análisis apoyan actividades de monitoreo, cumplimiento regulatorio, investigación y toma de decisiones en proyectos ambientales.
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Alimentos
Realizamos análisis orientados a la determinación de residuos, contaminantes y otros compuestos de interés en alimentos y materias primas. Nuestros servicios respaldan el control de calidad, el cumplimiento de requisitos regulatorios y el acceso a mercados nacionales e internacionales.
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Forense
Ponemos a disposición capacidades analíticas para la identificación y determinación de sustancias químicas de interés forense, proporcionando soporte técnico especializado para actividades de investigación y generación de evidencia científica.
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Petroquímico
Desarrollamos análisis especializados para la caracterización de hidrocarburos, combustibles, aceites y otros derivados del petróleo. Nuestros servicios contribuyen al control de calidad, la optimización de procesos y la evaluación de productos en los sectores energético e industrial.
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Productos naturales
Apoyamos proyectos de investigación, desarrollo e innovación mediante la caracterización química de extractos, aceites esenciales, metabolitos y otros compuestos de origen natural, generando información confiable para el aprovechamiento y valorización de recursos naturales.
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Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Research Center (CROM-MASS)
Phone: +57 (607) 634 4000
Extension: 2560 – 1140
Email: elena@tucan.uis.edu.co
Campus Central UIS
Bucaramanga, Santander
Carrera 27 calle 9
Office Hours
Monday to Friday
7:00 a. m. – 4:30 p. m.