Research projects

Explore examples of a selection of our current research projects and learn more about Cranfield's impact

Monitoring Kenyan tea plantations with satellite imagery

Satellite data supporting the management of Kenyan plantations by providing key information on tea growth stages
MultiAct: Multiple robotic inspection of composite aircraft structures using active thermography

Developing autonomous systems inspection of aerospace structures using artificial intelligence approaches
Multi-Actor Governance Framework for the Electrification of Airports (MAGIC)

This project aims to support the cost-effective management of new electrical loads at airports through novel governance frameworks
Multifunctional z-direction hybridisation of composites

Making composites conduct electricity and heat in the through-thickness direction by embedding special conductive pins into them
Mycotoxin Training Hub

Tailored training and research programs to tackle specific mycotoxins challenges faced by the industry
Mysteries and Mycotoxins

An artistic exploration of mycotoxins
Nature based solutions for the removal of emerging micropollutants

Develop, evaluate and deploy innovative constructed wetland technology as a nature-based solution for the treatment of pharmaceutical industry wastewater
Networked Social Influence and Acceptance in a New Age of Crises Teaser

In an age of emerging disruptive crises and technologies, understanding influence in traditional and online societies is critical to defence and securities.
New map of peatlands in Wales

Peatlands are a large natural store of carbon regulating climate and supporting key habitats.
NEXT-AG: Sustainable agricultural development in Andean countries

Increasing resilience and promoting sustainable economic growth for national and global food demand
NextGen: Demonstrating next generation circular water solutions

Designing, assessing and demonstrating large-scale innovative water technologies for water reuse and energy and nutrients recovery
Non-intrusive flow distortion measurements within a turbofan intake (NIFTI)

NIFTI aims to advance the state of the art in non-intrusive inlet flow distortion measurements for modern, civil aero-engines
Nutrient recovery & high-value fertilizer production

Investigating the production of high-value products from wastewater
NutriNuts

Mitigating aflatoxin occurrence in Ethiopian peanuts used in therapeutic food products
Oats for the Future

Minimising mycotoxin contamination under future climate scenarios