Research Themes and Underpinning Technologies

The energy we use and the impact we have on our environment are two of the biggest issues of our age. At Leeds we work to find engineering solutions to these global problems for today, and develop the technology that will help improve and protect our world for tomorrow. Our specific areas of expertise relate to:

• Low carbon energy solutions
• Managing our natural resources
• Environmental mitigation

The world we have created is becoming more complex which brings new challenges: how we travel, how we communicate, the buildings we inhabit, the industries we work in and all the things in between. At Leeds we focus on tackling such demands, while looking ahead to develop better infrastructures for the future. Our specific areas of expertise relate to:

• Digital economy
• Networks and communications
• Built environment

Demands for an improved quality of life are ever increasing. At Leeds we are working to find solutions at both an individual and community level, ranging from longer lasting replacement joints to improved sanitation in developing countries. At the same time we are looking at how technology can work better with us and for us. Our specific areas of expertise relate to:

• Medical technology
• Public health
• Interactive engineering

There are a broad range of enabling and underpinning technologies that support many of the research themes. Our specific areas of expertise are in:

• Bio-inspired engineering and computing
• Computational science and engineering
• Design sciences
• Materials science
• Nanotechnology
• Tribology and surface engineering