Research
The School of Engineering is a leader in research that crosses disciplinary boundaries and is committed to finding real-world solutions to today’s global challenges.
The academic staff with their research teams and support staff in the Department of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Biomedical Engineering undertake research in the following areas:
Our researchers are engaged with several different groups in academia and industry from across the world. The research is characterised by a high level of interdisciplinary collaboration both within the Department and with other fields such as life sciences, natural sciences, physics, computer science, civil and electronic engineering.
Funding for our research comes from national and European sources as well as directly from industry, philanthropy or through some of our academic partners overseas. There are strong ties between our Department and local industry through either direct or state funded projects.