Engineering
The Department of Engineering was launched in 2017 with a vision to develop engineers that will shape the future. We are investing in our staff, facilities, and working environment in order to achieve our vision - our new purpose-built Engineering Building at Clifton Campus. Our staff have been selected from across the world and have backgrounds in industry, research and academia, this understanding of industry needs will benefit our students and collaborators in creating future engineers.
We deliver research and teaching in electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering and sport engineering. All of our taught programmes are built around core engineering fundamentals, therefore all of our students will be able to tackle various engineering problems.
We are characterised by four threads:
- Tools: engineers need suitable tools to tackle engineering challenges, such as software, hardware, mathematics, and laboratories
- Skills: engineers need the skills with which they can effectively use engineering tools
- Creativity: we value creativity, so we inspire and develop engineers who have great ideas so they can use their skills
- Delivery: from start to finish, delivery of projects gives our graduates the experience of taking their creative ideas from concept to production
Despite being a new department we are already building a global reputation in areas including human performance and human factors, future materials, biomedical engineering, and robotics. We are working with industrial partners in technology, automotive, aircraft, marine, healthcare engineering, and with sports teams to help them beat world records.
Our Subject Areas
Latest News
Funding for new research to reduce stillbirths
Wed 21 Sep 2022
Miniature biosensor can monitor condition of serious wounds
Wed 31 Aug 2022
Noise and vibration biggest factors in passenger discomfort onboard propeller aircraft, study shows
Thu 21 Apr 2022
Breakthrough smart textile sleeve will improve treatment and quality of life for lymphoedema patients
Fri 25 Mar 2022
New digital tool could help children and young people experiencing mental health crisis receive better hospital care
Mon 17 Jan 2022
Wearable ‘sticker’ that could save lives will help spot changes in patients’ breathing
Tue 14 Dec 2021
Our Research Groups and Centres
EMOTI: Emotion Mobile Observation Tracking Intervention
EMOTI: Emotion Mobile Observation Tracking Intervention
EMOTI: Emotion Mobile Observation Tracking Intervention
Integrated Energy Grids Laboratory (GRIDLAB)
Integrated Energy Grids Laboratory (GRIDLAB)
GRIDLAB works with the focus on the whole system approach to energy and work on a broader research portfolio with the aim of clean energy systems integration into the power systems, by considering flexibility and uncertainty as key elements.
Digital Innovation Research Group
Digital Innovation Research Group
The Digital Innovation Research Group focuses on research and development of technologies involved in robotics, digital manufacturing, cyber physical systems, automated intelligent vehicles, drones and smart logistics.
SS2i - Scientific Services to Industry
SS2i - Scientific Services to Industry
Scientific Services to Industry (SS2i) offers a range of analytical, experimental and technical services to Industry. A significant number of businesses have already commercially and technically benefited from working with us.
Smart dressing for chronic wound monitoring and improvement
Smart dressing for chronic wound monitoring and improvement
Smart dressing for chronic wound monitoring and improvement
Smart Materials Research Group
“Utilising smart materials for the development of innovative engineering designs and solutions” The Smart Materials Research Group (SMRG) develops and characterises novel materials with unique properties to aid advance innovative engineering designs and solutions.
Medical Engineering Design Research Group
Medical Engineering Design Research Group
An interdisciplinary group bringing together a wide range of academics and medical professionals whose interests focus on medical engineering design across a wide range of research specialisms.
Smart Wearable Research (SWR) Group
Smart Wearable Research (SWR) Group
Smart Wearable Research (SWR) group pioneers design, fabrication and characterisation of smart textiles based on novel functional fibres, fabrics and smart materials that interact with the body through sensors, actuators, displays and communications.
Advanced Optics and Photonics Group
Advanced Optics and Photonics Group
AOP group focuses on the of light-matter interaction with various engineered nanoparticles. The group’s expertise lies in high-precision nano-fabrication, cutting-edge optical characterisations and advanced modelling techniques via Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning.
Modelling and emulating 3D multi-tissue interactions by microfluidic chip technology
Modelling and emulating 3D multi-tissue interactions by microfluidic chip technology
Modelling and emulating 3D multi-tissue interactions by microfluidic chip technology
Top 10 in the UK for teaching quality in general engineering - Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021
Top 10 in the UK for Engineering - Guardian University Guide 2021
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