Research
In the UK for Research Quality
(for Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering - Complete University Guide 2026)Of our research is internationally excellent or world-leading
Research Excellence Framework (2021)The School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) leads world-class research in advanced manufacturing, materials, energy, and sustainable transport. Through strong industry partnerships and cutting-edge facilities, MAE drives innovation that addresses global challenges and shapes the future of engineering.
Our research is making a measurable difference across industry and society. Working closely with industry, government, and international partners, we ensure that our research not only pushes the boundaries of engineering science but also delivers meaningful impact for a sustainable and resilient future.
We work with industry to turn research excellence into real-world impact through collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange.
Postgraduate Research Degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering offer unmatched specialisation. Our vibrant research community tackles cutting-edge developments through PhD programs, with funded studentships available annually.
Postgraduate ResearchPostgraduate Research - Postgraduate ResearchLatest Publications
Residual stress field inference method via spectral clustering in components
- Zhiwei Zhao
- Changqing Liu
- Shuyuan Chen
- Fangzhou He
- Yingguang Li
A multi-component, multi-physics computational model for solving coupled cardiac electromechanics and vascular haemodynamics
- Sharp C.Y. Lo
- Alberto Zingaro
- Jon McCullough
- Xiao Xue
- Pablo Gonzalez-Martin
- Balint Joo
- Mariano Vázquez
- Peter V. Coveney
Thermal characteristics of large-surface heat dissipation for blade batteries and its application criterion
- Yining Fan
- Yi Xie
- Rui Yang
- Jie Lin
- Jiahao Liu
- Wei Li
- Yangjun Zhang
Cross-scale finite element analysis of machined CF/PEEK: Evaluating the impact of interfacial damage and crystallinity on frictional performance
November 2025Data-driven CFRP machining performance prediction and optimization: advances, challenges and future prospects
- Jia Ge
- Jiduo Zhang
- Moran Xu
- Ming Wu
- Zequan Yao
- Guoyu Fu
- Wenchang Zhang
- Brian G. Falzon
- Giuseppe Catalanotti
- Jinyang Xu
- Yan Jin
- Dan Sun