Advanced Manufacturing Technology

The Advanced Manufacturing Technology research group is at the forefront of manufacturing technologies and systems research. Working across the aerospace, healthcare and manufacturing sectors, we have expertise in biomedical and digital manufacturing, advanced robotics, metrology, metal forming and material processing, and machine and condition monitoring.

Advanced Materials

The Advanced Materials research group is investigating novel materials manufacturing, processing, and characterisation. Working across sectors including energy, healthcare, aerospace, and automotive, we have expertise in biomaterials, energy materials, microwave process engineering, and surface and interface engineering.

Buildings, Energy and Environment

The Buildings, Energy and Environment research group focuses on reducing energy use in the built environment, mitigating the impacts of climate change on buildings, and enhancing the well-being and productivity of building users. With expertise in sustainable building design, energy technologies, urban living, and smart and innovative materials, we aim to inform the sustainable practice of buildings and engineering.

Composites

The Composites research group is an internationally leading research group.  Working across sectors including automotive, aerospace, power generation, wind energy and healthcare, we have expertise in biocomposites, textile composites, composites manufacturing, mechanical and failure analysis, and recycling. 

Fluids and Thermal Engineering

The Fluids and Thermal Engineering research group focuses on understanding fluid flow phenomena with expertise in experimental fluid mechanics, computational fluid dynamics, two-phase flow, heat transfer enhancement, and thermodynamics. We work across a range of industrial applications including flow assurance and control, engines and combustion, refrigeration and air-conditioning, and industrial chemical processes. 

George Green Institute for Electromagnetics Research

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. 

Human Factors

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. 

Institute for Advanced Manufacturing

The Institute for Advanced Manufacturing (IfAM) develops next generation manufacturing methods, technologies, systems, and services for cost efficient, high value and environmentally friendly production. Working across the aerospace, automotive, consumer products, medical, power, and process engineering sectors, IfAM supports UK manufacturers to be innovative and gain a competitive edge. 

Institute for Aerospace Technology

The Institute for Aerospace Technology (IAT) is leading the way for smarter, greener and faster aircraft. Working across six key areas – aerospace materials and structures, aerospace operations, aerospace manufacturing, future propulsion and systems, whole aircraft, and space – the IAT is the partner of choice for global aviation leaders and small and medium-sized enterprises. 

Mechanical and Aerospace Systems

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.