Welcome to the School of Engineering and Materials Science

The School of Engineering and Materials Science provides outstanding degree programmes coupled with internationally leading research which is reflected in all our undergraduate programmes. Our taught postgraduate programmes are similarly first class and provide students with a fantastic opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research in: Bioengineering, Intelligent Transport, Sustainable Engineering and Engineering and Materials Education. Our extensive industrial connections provide graduates with excellent employability in stimulating and well-paid careers.

Events and Seminars

  Sat 4
 - Tue 7 Jul 2026
International Society of Bone Morphometry 2026 new
  Wed 8
 - Fri 10 Jul 2026
Bone Research Society Annual Meeting 2026 new
  Mon 18
 - Tue 19 Jan 2027
UK Preterm Birth Conference

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Recent publications

  • SLA-3D-printed fractal heat exchangers with photothermal nano-PCMs for advanced solar energy storage
    Li Q, Guo J, Zhou M, Li C, Qiao G, Lu X, Wu Y
    Applied Thermal Engineering, Elsevier vol. 300 
    01-07-2026
  • Sequence-based selection hyper-heuristics with a Prolog knowledge-based system for real-world network design optimisation
    Arpaci A, Drake JH, Glover T, Chen J
    Expert Systems With Applications, Elsevier vol. 321 
    01-07-2026
  • Applications of artificial intelligence for PVT heat pump systems: A review
    Li G, Xu R, Xu K, Xu Q, Chen H, Wang H
    Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier vol. 234 
    01-07-2026

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