Research

Engineering

Designing the world of the future


Our experienced academics have worked closely with industry to design and improve processes and services with the latest research.

Research groups

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Advanced materials manufacturing

Specialising in materials science, manufacturing systems, logistics and more to solve engineering problems.

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Sensors and Control

The Sensors and Control research group promotes basic and applied research employing leading edge digital sensor and communication technologies.

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Computational modelling

The Computational Modelling research group, consisting of academics based within the School of Engineering and the Built Environment, conducts research in a variety of subject areas.

Research projects

We are currently working on a number of projects within the Centre of Engineering. View them all on our project page. You can also see our individual research groups to see a filtered list of projects aligned to our specialisms.

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PhD opportunities

Ready to make an exciting contribution to knowledge? Find out about PhD courses, including advice from doctoral researchers and guidance on fees and applications.

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Research staff

Birmingham City University is home to a wealth of knowledge and experienced staff who have worked with industry to solve problems.

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News and events

The Centre of Engineering runs a variety of research seminars, conferences and more across its research centres. View our latest events and how our research impacts the wider world.

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Contact Us

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  • Research collaborations

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If you have any questions about our research, current projects or research events feel free to get in touch.

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Research collaborations

Interested in a research collaboration or consultancy? Contact our team and we'll attempt to link you with an academic who're aligned with your interests.

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PhD Enquiries

Thinking about studying a PhD in Engineering? Our team will be happy to answer any questions you have. First, take a look at the PhD section on the website and your course page for more information.

PhD enquiries