On April 26, 2025, at the Laboratory of the Center for Food science and Technology - Center for Research Excellence and Innovation, Vietnam National University of Agriculture (VNUA) organized a training and consultation session on the operation and application of the LC-MS/MS system for lecturers, researchers, students.
The session was directly conducted by Asso. Prof. Chu Dinh Binh, who has extensive experience in the fields of mass spectrometry and analytical chemistry. The objective of the program was to enhance participants' skills in operating modern analytical equipment and to provide strategic consultation on applied research orientations in food technology and food safety.
In the theoretical session, Asso. Prof. Chu Dinh Binh provided an overview of the LC-MS/MS system—an advanced analytical technology that combines high-performance liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry. He explained in detail the operating principles, equipment structure, and the functions of each key component, including the liquid chromatography system (LC), ionization sources (ESI, APCI, APPI), and the mass spectrometry system (MS/MS), thereby helping participants develop a deep scientific understanding of this powerful analytical method.
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| Asso. Prof. Chu Dinh Binh delivering the theoretical session |
Following the theoretical session, participants engaged in hands-on practice in the laboratory, working directly with the modern LC-MS/MS system. Practical exercises included setting up operating parameters, optimizing ionization sources for different types of compounds, developing and modifying analytical methods, operating and calibrating the system, and processing MS/MS spectra. Under the close supervision of the expert, participants practiced analyzing real-world samples, such as detecting pesticide residues in vegetables, thereby consolidating their specialized skills in operating and utilizing the system effectively.
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| Students practice operating LC-MS/MS with experts |
In addition to technical training, Dr. Binh also provided professional consultation to the Microbiology and Food Safety Research Group of the Faculty. The consultation focused on the application of LC-MS/MS technology in new research directions, including the analysis of antibiotic residues, PFAS, and biogenic amines in food and functional food products. Through this consultation, the research group received clear guidance on developing research topics, creating practical scientific outputs, and strengthening international scientific publications in related fields..
The training and consultation session brought significant practical value, not only enhancing the capabilities of staff, graduate trainees, and students in operating advanced analytical instruments but also contributing to the standardization and modernization of research and testing processes at the Central Laboratory of Food Science and Technology. This activity is also an important step towards integration in training and scientific research of the Faculty of Food Technology – VNUA.
Research group of Microbiology and Food Safety