Consultancy
Many of our staff are engaged in research with applications in industry. The Department of mechanical Engineering witnessed a tremendous growth in research activity during the period 2000-2005, with over £3m of new funding from EPSRC, EU, DTI, HEFCE and industry.
The main research activities are:
- Advanced vehicle engineering
- Joining technology
- Stress and materials analysis
- Thin-walled structures
- Advanced materials for transport
