Research

Our research examines all classes of materials with applications across all sectors aimed at bringing about improved performance and capability. Our work is conducted through three interconnected research challenge areas.

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Challenge areas

Ageing and extreme environments

THIS IS WHERE we age gracefully.

How materials, systems and devices age and degrade in different environments is pivotal to understanding their remain life, their ability to be reused, repurposed and recycled, and how to improve their in-service life.

Materials and manufacturing design for sustainability

THIS IS WHERE we make a difference.

How we design and make engineered products is an essential component in making our materials and products more sustainable and resilient. We consider all aspects of sustainability, ranging from life extension through to recycling.

Smart and adaptive structures and devices

THIS IS WHERE things come to life.

The ability to sense and respond to changes to external stimuli will be a driving characteristic feature for future engineering systems, and is essential for understanding the changes in performance, adapting to system degradation, and responding to environmental changes.