Advancing electronic communications through our world-leading research in devices and signal processing algorithms, we are progressing the future of wireless networks including 5G and beyond, the Internet of Things and autonomous vehicles. We have unique expertise in antennas, metamaterials, artificial intelligence, environmental sensors, signal processing and network security.

Our research addresses complex and seemingly intractable challenges across the automotive, aerospace, healthcare, robotics, manufacturing and rail transport sectors, progressing digital engineering and the advanced concepts of Industry 4.0. We harness state-of-the-art machine learning, automation, advanced control systems, human-machine interaction, modelling simulation, robotics and virtual/augmented reality techniques to meet demanding, application driven needs. Our research is informed by our close working relationships with industry, ensuring it is relevant, timely and designed to deliver impact for our collaborators.

We are an internationally recognised group in dynamics, tribology, thermodynamics, combustion, heat transfer and fluid mechanics. Our research focuses on the fundamentals and application of advanced computational modelling and optical diagnostic methods relevant to the automotive, engine, powertrain, power, environmental and medical sectors. We play a lead role in shaping future transport strategy and have developed partnerships with global companies.

For over 25 years the Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST) has overseen the development of the most progressive renewable energy technologies and has the UK’s only accredited PV test laboratory. Our research covers wind power, solar photovoltaics, energy in buildings, grid connection and integration and energy storage, including hydrogen.

Our research addresses challenges in product design and manufacture across multiple sectors including the safe production of regenerative medicine and cell technologies through the CBE, multifunctional materials and surfaces for electronics manufacturing, novel additive manufacturing technologies and ‘Net Positive Manufacturing’.

Recognised for our work in the mechanical response of advanced engineering materials, we use analytical, numerical and experimental techniques, including high-power laser processing to modify the surface and bulk properties of materials and novel interferometric techniques for the precision measurement of components and infrastructure.

Our systems research focuses on improving engineering and technology organisations through the research and development of operations management. This includes developing and implementing elements of production as well as their competitive strategies.

The Sports Technology Institute applies engineering design principles to the creation of sports equipment and innovative training and coaching technologies. We have an international reputation for our work with multiple global brands on the design, simulation, testing and manufacture of sporting goods.