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Research

in the School of Engineering

Current research in Engineering falls into two areas: Advanced Materials and Sustainable Energy.

We're working on cutting-edge technologies that have important applications.

These range from from the role of graphene in energy storage and water purification membranes, to next-generation of printing techniques and reliability of renewables, to optical fibre sensors, self-cleaning surfaces and efficient energy transport technologies.

As we continue to grow, we anticipate broadening this research portfolio to include other disciplines in Engineering.

Our primary research themes

Functional materials

Graphene and nanostructured materials
High-resolution drop-on-demand printing technology
Electrospray deposition of functional materials
Nanotechnology in photovoltaics and energy buildings
Self-cleaning surfaces
Phase-change on functional surfaces
Efficient energy transport
Thin film deposition
Optical fibre sensors and biosensors based on nanostructured coatings

Modelling and Simulation in Engineering Systems

Optimisation-driven design
Energy-efficient structures
Low-speed impact analysis
Solar radiation and PV performance prediction
Modelling of light propagation across optical waveguides and optical fibre sensors behaviour

Low Carbon and Renewable Energy Systems

Energy and fuels from biomass and waste
Intelligent energy buildings
Carbon recycling and carbon capture
PV characterization, degradation and diagnostics