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Research

#13

In the UK for Research Quality

(for Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering - Complete University Guide 2026)
#88%

Of our research is internationally excellent or world-leading

Research Excellence Framework (2021)
ENGINEERING THE FUTURE, DRIVING GLOBAL IMPACT

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.

Research Themes
Engineering Design for Net Zero

To create new knowledge and capabilities to accelerate the design of next-generation products.

Engineering Design for Net Zero : Link - /schools/SchoolofMechanicalandAerospaceEngineering/research-test/Net-Zero/
Research Theme 2

Focused on advancing cutting-edge engineering solutions.

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Research Theme 3

Focused on advancing cutting-edge engineering solutions.

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Research Theme 4

Focused on advancing cutting-edge engineering solutions 

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Research Theme 5

Focused on advancing cutting-edge engineering solutions 

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Research Theme 6

Focused on advancing cutting-edge engineering solutions 

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Mechanical-Engineering
Research Impact

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.

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Industry Engagement

We work with industry to turn research excellence into real-world impact through collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange.

Postgraduate Research

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 Research

Latest Publications

  • Residual stress field inference method via spectral clustering in components
    • Zhiwei Zhao
    • Changqing Liu
    • Shuyuan Chen
    • Fangzhou He
    • Yingguang Li
    3 November 2025
  • 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
    1 November 2025
  • 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
    1 November 2025
  • Cross-scale finite element analysis of machined CF/PEEK: Evaluating the impact of interfacial damage and crystallinity on frictional performance
    • Zhengwei Bao
    • Hao Li
    • Yan Jin
    • Dan Sun
    • Wei Lv
    • Weizhou Wu
    • Shipeng Li
    • Xuda Qin
    November 2025
  • Data-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
    November 2025
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