Areas of expertise

Explore our specialist capabilities and areas of expertise

 

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    Energy Policy & Regulation

    Influencing policy and regulation in the preservation and supply of clean energy

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    Engines, Powertrains & Alternative Fuels

    Working at the forefront of powertrain technology to provide solutions to real-world automotive problems

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    Environment and Health

    Understanding of the behaviour of contaminants in the environment and the importance of pathways of human exposure

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    Environmental Defence

    The application of Environmental Management Systems to Defence Acquisition programmes

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    Environmental Impacts

    Controlling emissions to atmosphere, cleaner fuels and renewable energy sources to lessen the impacts of long term environmental degradation

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    Environmental Policy

    Influencing policy and regulation for the benefit of the environment, the economy and society

  • Ergonomics, Human Factors, Driver Safety

    Examining human factors in response to road environments, traffic and the vehicle

  • Explosives and Munitions

    Our expertise spans the synthesis, characterisation and qualification of explosive materials to the safety and legislation of explosives and munitions

  • Flight Physics

    Understanding how new and traditional aircraft designs might perform and the impact of novel technologies

  • Food loss and waste

    Minimising food loss and waste in both perishables and durables, and improving quality and value within supply chains.

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    Food Quality

    Addressing the challenge of providing the world’s growing population with sustainable, safe and nutritious food

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    Food Safety

    Achieving safety in fresh and processed foods with longer shelf-life and fewer additives, while retaining taste and nutritional value

  • Fuels

    Fuels, fuel additives and lubricants for the defence, petroleum and associated industries

  • Gas Turbines & Propulsion

    Advancements in the performance, design optimisation and risk analysis of future aero-engine systems

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    Gun Technologies

    Teaching and research in gun technologies from small arms through to large calibre artillery systems