Centre for Integrated Materials, Processes & Structures team
We are an active group of academics, researchers, and students bringing our expertise from different disciplines together to tackle important global issues.
Our academics, research staff and students bring together research expertise spanning materials, structures and processes.
We are an active group of academics, researchers, and students bringing our expertise from different disciplines together to tackle important global issues.
Our research expertise encompasses, integrates and crosses many disciplines. But it is united in tackling key global challenges.
Decarbonisation of transport
Health and wellbeing
Microplastics
Energy
Sustainable construction
Materials for the past and future
Read about the impact we're making in research.
Our modelling and testing methodologies have improved the manufacturing process of commercial aircraft wings, resulting in better quality parts.
New fabrication technique gives materials antimicrobial properties, with scope to improve safety of implants including heart valves and stents
Seaweed could produce sustainable fuels, chemicals and fertiliser while helping protect tourist hotspots.
Research projects investigating hydrogen-based aviation fuels, flexible electronics and injectable medicines receive major funding
Dr Ming Xie is researching energy-efficient membranes that could help filter chemicals, clean water and help reach net zero
Find out the different ways you can work with us, from studying a PhD or taking advantage of our equipment.
We have the latest equipment for measuring the structural, chemical, physical, and mechanical properties and processing materials available to for you to hire.
Join our collaborative and supportive research community, and start your journey to becoming an expert in your field.
We provide access and training on specialist equipment for micro-scale and nano-scale fabrication for University of Bath researchers and external organisations.
We combine cutting-edge analytical equipment with extensive in-house expertise to provide a comprehensive material and chemical characterisation service.
We take a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to areas such as energy materials, sustainable construction materials, materials for advanced sensors, catalysts for the circular economy, and more. Ranging from fundamental research to manufacturing processes, sustainability remains at the core of our activities where experimental and computational techniques work hand-in-hand.
Contact us to discuss research collaboration and opportunities.