Research

The School of Engineering and Materials Science provides internationally-leading research activity represented by four core academic centres. Research is supported by industrial, clinical and academic partnerships. We have a long track record of worldwide research impact. 

Take a look at all the research centres in the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Core Centres

  • Bioengineering

    Bioengineering

    Application of science and engineering to understand biology and to advance health care

  • Intelligent Transport

    Intelligent Transport

    Mechanical, Aeronautical and Robotics Engineering join with Materials to drive future transport

  • Research in Engineering and Materials Education

    Research in Engineering and Materials Education

  • Sustainable Engineering

    Sustainable Engineering

    Materials, Chemical Processes, Energy and Systems for a Sustainable Future

Key Cross-School Research Centres

  • CPM

    Predictive in-vitro Models

    A world-leading centre for predictive in vitro model research, training and translation

  • Robotics

    Advanced Robotics

    A multidisciplinary research centre dedicated to advancing robotics in diverse applications

Associated Centres

  • Nanovision

    NanoVision

    A state-of-the-art microscope unit, which brings together the latest imaging technologies to open up new avenues for cutting-edge research

  • Nanoforce

    Nanoforce

    An industry-facing R&D consultancy specialising in cutting-edge science and technology solutions

2021 Research Excellence Framework

In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), Queen Mary University of London's Engineering was ranked 7th in the UK out of 89 universities that were assessed. Our Engineering research publications were ranked 2nd in the UK, with 61.5% of publications assessed as world-leading. Our research continues to be published in the highest quality journals.

Dr Yi Sui
Director of Research
Prof Yi Sui