Our research

Our research activities reflect the diversity of modern chemical engineering and the areas we are interested in include:

Measurement science and novel instrumentation.
Biocatalysis, systems biology and the production of biomaterials and pharmaceuticals.
Process integration for energy efficiency, waste minimisation and sustainability.
Experimental and theoretical studies on new materials and new methods of processing.

As well as being a member of a research group, many of our staff work in subject specific Research Centres.

As well as being a member of a research group, many of our staff work in subject specific Research Centres.

Research centres
World-leading and internationally excellent.

World-leading and internationally excellent.

Research quality (RAE)
The School undertakes leading-edge multidisciplinary, creative, innovative, and relevant research on distinctive topics.

The School undertakes leading-edge multidisciplinary, creative, innovative, and relevant research on distinctive topics.

Research groups