Research in Mechanical Engineering
We are proud of our illustrious record in mechanical engineering research, we are ranked in the top 10 for Engineering research in the UK for GPA and 4* research (REF 2021). We have special strengths in Advanced Manufacturing, Biomedical Engineering, Micro and Nanotechnology and Vehicle Technology. Our expertise is in applying engineering science to solve problems of industrial and societal significance.
Research Groups
Bio-medical Engineering
We are an interdisciplinary research group. We engineer new bio-medical solutions for unmet clinical needs.
Sustainable Manufacturing Group
Manufacturing started the industrial revolution, unlocked the power of fossil fuels, enabled the development of consumerism, sparked man-made climate change and underpins every day of modern life.
SMaRT Research Group
We are an interdisciplinary collective aimed at advancing innovation in interface sciences: surface modification, textile engineering, transport processes and tribology, mechanics and more.