The George Green Institute for Electromagnetics Research is a global leader in photonic and optoelectronic simulation, electromagnetic compatibility and power quality, and numerical modelling - having pioneered the transmission line modelling method. With additional expertise in communications, our research spans a range of applications from the development of wireless chip-to-chip communications to the early detection of cancer. 

The Human Factors research group is leading the way in the application of human/person centred theories, methods, and approaches to solve real-world challenges faced by individuals, organisations and communities. Applying our human factors expertise across advanced manufacturing, transport, healthcare and the built environment, we ensure designs are usable, efficient, and supportive of user well-being. 

The Low Carbon Energy and Resources Technologies research group is investigating new, innovative methods to decarbonise energy and heat supplies across the domestic and industrial sectors. With expertise in carbon dioxide capture technologies, biomass thermochemical conversion, cleaner coal technologies, petroleum geochemistry, and smart materials for energy efficient buildings, we aim to accelerate the development of low carbon energy. 

The Mechanical and Aerospace Systems research group develops new technologies and analysis methods to provide the engineering validation and verification for mechanical and aerospace systems. With expertise in machine dynamics, materials behaviour, solid mechanics, thermofluids, and machine learning we aim to enable sustainable, clean energy and decarbonised transport. 

The Nottingham Centre for Geomechanics aims to be an internationally renowned centre of excellence in geomechanics. With expertise in civil, materials, and mining engineering to solve soil and rock related problems in engineering design and construction, we are investigating the complex ways soils and rock behave to develop safe and effective engineering solutions. 

The Nottingham Geospatial Institute is at the forefront of international geospatial engineering and science. Working across specialisms including geohazard monitoring, spacecraft engineering and avionics, and intelligent transport systems, we have expertise in geospatial science, engineering surveying and remote measurement, positioning and navigational technologies, and propagation effects on GNSS. With state-of-the-art facilities we include the Geospatial Research and Applications Centre of Excellence (GRACE) – a business engagement unit to assist organisations and individuals to access our services and technologies. 

The Nottingham Transportation Engineering Centre evaluates the engineering, environmental and sustainable aspects of road, rail, airfield, and coastal infrastructure. With expertise in design and performance, sustainability, resilience, and smart systems, we are helping to preserve existing transport infrastructure and shape the next generation of smart transport systems.

The Optics and Photonics research group explores a wide range of topics from the fundamental way light and sound behave through to its application into industry. Working across sectors including aerospace, biosciences, healthcare, metrology, and non-destructive testing, we have expertise in cell optics, healthcare optics, materials, and nano optics and photonics. 

The internationally renowned Power Electronics, Machines and Control research group is the world’s largest group of electrification researchers. Working across sectors including automotive, rail, marine and aerospace, we have expertise in power electronic systems, electrical machines, electric motor drives and systems, and power electronic integration. Housed in the purpose-built £40m Power Electronics and Machines Centre with unrivalled industry-leading facilities, we are prototyping novel electrification technologies at speed and scale.  

The Resilience Engineering research group focuses on developing modelling techniques to predict ways of improving the design, maintenance, and operation of engineering systems to reduce the frequency and consequences of failure. Working across sectors including transport, energy production and distribution, utilities, and communications we have expertise in risk and reliability, asset management, and system complexity.