School of Chemical Engineering research
We collaborate globally to advance research in healthcare; food, pharmaceuticals and bioproducts processing; energy research; and fluid and particle mechanics.
Research themes
Formulation Engineering
Developing solutions to global problems in the food, pharmaceutical, biotechnological, consumer goods and speciality products sectors.
Healthcare
Developing advanced medicinal products and novel medical devices to improve diagnosis, treatment and sustainability in healthcare
Energy
Developing technologies and processes to meet global energy demand while protecting the environment
Research centres and institutes
Centre for Formulation Engineering
Developing solutions to global problems in the food, pharmaceutical, biotechnological, consumer goods and speciality products sectors.
Healthcare Technologies Institute
Experts at Birmingham are advancing technology and treatments to enable people to live longer, healthier lives.
Birmingham Energy Institute
The Birmingham Energy Institute is driving change in the way we deliver, consume, and think about sustainable energy solutions.
Specialist facilities
Science City Laboratory FacilityOur state-of-the-art facility boasts a diverse range of capabilities, empowering researchers with cutting-edge tools for scientific research. We offer a comprehensive platform for research, ranging from advanced microscopy and imaging techniques to material analysis, mechanical properties analysis, and particle sizing.
Postgraduate research opportunities
CDT in Formulation Engineering
EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Formulation Engineering for Net Zero
Chemical Engineering PhD/doctoral research degrees
We have pioneered development and research in rapidly expanding new areas such as pharmaceuticals and bioproducts, food processing, hydrogen fuel cells, energy, fluid and particle research.