Research

Research Centres and Groups

The School pursues research through the following Research Centres and Groups:

Centres

• Centre for Energy and Environment Research
• Centre for Advanced Materials
• Centre for Biomedical Engineering and Communications (BIMEC)
• Centre for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Research
• Centre for Robotics
• Nathu Puri Institute for Engineering and Enterprise

Groups

• Big Data and Informatics Research Group
• Design, Manufacturing and Transport Dynamics

Research Excellence

LSBU is the top modern university in London for world-leading and internationally excellent research and Grade Point Average in General Engineering - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014. 80% of this research has been awarded the highest quality ratings (4* or 3*) for its 'impact' (reach and significance).

Research case studies

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  Making epoxide production cheaper and more environmentally friendly

  Dr Misbahu Ladan Mohammed's PhD research has helped to improve epoxide production, making it more efficient and environmentally friendly.

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  Keeping nuclear plants safe

  LSBU research is helping Sellafield Ltd reduce the risks of hydrogen explosions in decommissioned nuclear plants.

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  Biox - getting under the skin of the cosmetics industry

  Continued collaboration between LSBU and Biox, an LSBU start-up company, has resulted in technology that sets new standards in measuring changes to skin.

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  Creative Flow Modelling for improved bitumin extraction

  PhD candidate Marsha Maraj has developed a three-pronged approach to maximise flow rates in an environmentally friendly way.

See more School of Engineering case studies.

Research degree programmes

The wide range of research activities in the School, together with the mix of academic staff, post-doctoral research fellows and visiting professors, allows us to offer a stimulating and diverse postgraduate environment. Read more about Research Degrees at LSBU.

Available PhD courses

• Chemical Process and Energy Engineering PhD
• Computing Science and Informatics PhD
• Electronic and Electrical Engineering PhD
• General Engineering PhD
• Mechanical Engineering PhD
• Production and Manufacturing Engineering PhD

Research community brochure

Download our research community brochure.

The 2014/15 academic year was an extremely busy one for research at LSBU. Download our brochure to get a full picture of research activities across the year, including PhD projects conducted across all academic Schools.