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.
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.
Find out moreNews 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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Research collaborations
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PhD enquiries
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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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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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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.
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