The Electron Microscopy Unit (EMU) at Kuwait University, Faculty of Science is the largest and most comprehensive facility of its type in Kuwait and one of the best in the region. It was established in 1976 but on the 2nd of August 1990, the unit was completely damaged by the Iraqi invasion. After the liberation of Kuwait, the unit was re-established again.
Currently the unit has expanded its facility by three new microscopes i.e. Variable Pressure Field Emission SEM, Atomic Force Microscope, (AFM/SPM) and Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope. Besides sample imaging and analysis, EMU also provides training and workshops on related topics.