Improving quality of life, by design
Harnessing our world-leading expertise to shape the next generation of transformative research and globally minded, solutions-focused engineers.
Welcome to the Department of Materials, Design and Manufacturing Engineering
Our internationally leading research spans biomedical, nuclear, surface, and laser engineering, alongside the development of novel sustainable materials and advanced manufacturing and healthcare technologies. Through strategic partnerships with the Albert Crewe Centre for Electron Microscopy, the Materials Innovation Factory, and the Digital Innovation Factory, we deliver socially responsible impact on a global scale. Students benefit from being taught by experts at the forefront of their fields, supported by strong academic, clinical, and industrial networks.
Advancing Industry 4.0 with Additive Manufacturing Research and Innovation
Professor Kate Black, Dr Hay Wong and Dr Esther García-Tuñón explain how we are pioneering fundamental additive manufacturing research, driving forward innovation, and delivering real world industrial impact through collaboration and partnerships.
Study with us
We deliver an exciting range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes.
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Research
We are driving academic discovery with global impact.
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Facilities
Our advanced facilities enhance both teaching and research excellence.