Our specialist areas of focus bring together a range of academic disciplines and are aligned to the industrial and commercial sectors we work with. These themes are Aerospace, Defence and Security, Energy and Sustainability, Environment and Agrifood, Management, Manufacturing and Materials, Transport Systems and Water. Our themes are grouped together into the School structure below.
Cranfield Defence and Security
Professor Mark Richardson, Pro-Vice-Chancellor – Defence and Security
Based at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Shrivenham site, the School leads Cranfield’s research, education and consultancy in the fields of defence and security. As well as its work on defence and support to the UK MOD, it also works with the wider security sector, non-military officials and members of civil society in countries, regions and international institutions across the globe.
School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing
The School brings together three of the principal themes of the University: Aerospace, Manufacturing and Materials and Transport Systems. It is the largest of our four Schools and its capabilities are highly relevant to future opportunities and challenges in industry and society, from autonomous systems to advanced manufacturing and materials and the future of aviation.
School of Water, Energy and Environment
Professor Chris Fogwill, Pro-Vice-Chancellor – Water, Energy and Environment
The School is focused across the themes of Energy and Sustainability, Environment and Agrifood and Water. It is leading the University’s response to the green economy agenda in the areas of clean growth, climate adaptation and infrastructure renewal.
School of Management
Professor David Oglethorpe, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Dean – School of Management
Cranfield School of Management has been a world leader in management education and research for over 50 years, helping individuals and organisations learn and succeed. It is dedicated to creating responsible management thinking, improving business performance and inspiring the next generation of business leaders.
The four School Pro-Vice-Chancellors are members of the University Executive.