About us
Welcome to the Department of Materials.
The home of world-leading engineering and an international reputation for being at the forefront of technological innovation and maintaining extensive links with industry.
With the world of engineering changing so rapidly, our aim is to develop and nurture the world’s top engineering talent, to ensure the next generation of engineers are able to tackle these challenges and play a significant part in shaping our future.
Our Department is dedicated to supporting an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment – to create a better world, together. The diverse backgrounds, characteristics and opinions within our community are our great strength and are key to our pursuit of research, innovation, and educational excellence.
Studying at Loughborough is an enriching and valuable experience that opens routes to many career possibilities. We want to help you realise your potential – and help you find your place in the busy, exciting and fulfilling world of engineering.

Professor Valerie Pinfield
Acting Dean of the School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering