School of Engineering research
Our engineering research is helping to meet the needs of the 21st century and is ranked in the top 10 in the UK for GPA and 4* research (REF 2021).
Our Departments
Civil Engineering
We tackle the problems faced by society today: we aim to develop the knowledge and tools to build the communities of the future.
Research in Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering
There is a great demand for trained engineers within the UK and throughout the world. Our graduates have the opportunity to get involved with exciting projects both nationally and globally.
Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering's expertise is in applying engineering science to solve problems of industrial and societal significance.
Our leading research and facilities
Power and Infrastructure Research
The Power and Infrastructure Research Group performs cutting-edge research to provide sustainable and resilient solutions to complex engineering issues faced by humanity in the 21st century.
School of Engineering Makerspace
The University of Birmingham Makerspace is a state-of-the-art facility designed to provide students with hands-on opportunities to apply their manufacturing knowledge in a real-world setting.
Manufacturing and device fabrication facilities
The Engineering Cleanroom Facility consists of an ISO 7 (class 10,000) cleanroom equipped for microlithography, and a supporting process room facility.
Resilient Systems and Climate Action
Our research into Resilient Systems delivers understanding of the overall system of systems spanning infrastructure, the environment, society, and technology.
Midlands mm-Wave and THz Measurement Facility
The Midlands mm-Wave and THz Measurement Facility provide a versatile Electromagnetic Characterisation Suite.
Anechoic Chamber Suite
The Anechoic Chamber Suite consists of a radio frequency-shielded, EM absorber-lined chamber and measurement equipment for exploration of radiation, near-field, and far-field interactions of antennas.
Terahertz Measurement Facility
Our THz VNA Measurement Facility is an advanced multi-purpose measurement facility that will enable researchers to test and characterise novel low THz devices and systems.