Automotive labs achieve Bronze LEAF accreditation for sustainability excellence
Our labs have earned Bronze LEAF accreditation, marking a significant milestone in sustainability through improved efficiency, reduced waste, and cost savings.
IAAPS research
We conduct research impacting and contributing to clean, sustainable and equitable transport of people and goods aligned to delivering engineering net zero.
Our approach
Director, Professor Richard Burke, introduces our research approach to tackling the future of transport.
Our four pillars of research
Our transdisciplinary research is grouped under four key pillars, bringing together expertise from engineering and science across the Faculty and University.
Fundamental physics: electromechanical, electromagnetic, electrochemical, thermal, fluid mechanics, combustion, cryogenics
Propulsion technologies: batteries, electric machines & drives, fuel cells, turbomachinery, internal combustion engines, fueling systems, alternative fuels
Engineering processes: virtual and physical testing, modelling techniques, automation
Sustainable and inclusive mobility innovation: life-cycle assessment, business practices, behavioural change, policy
Our community
We are an active community of academics, researchers and students in close collaboration with our industrial partners at IAAPS Ltd. Find out about our team and latest news.
IAAPS research team
We are a team of academics and researchers working across automotive, aerospace, marine, and off-highway sectors to lead innovation in propulsion and mobility.
IAAPS Ltd
Based at the Bath and Bristol Science Park, IAAPS Ltd unites academic expertise with commercial focus to provide research as a service to industry.
Research stories
Our research has real results. Read about our successes.
Professor Chris Brace gives evidence to Parliament’s Transport Select Committee
IAAPS Executive Director Chris Brace contributed insights and expertise for the Committee's inquiry into skills for transport manufacturing
Bath clean energy and digital projects feature in new Universities UK Industrial Strategy campaign
Impacts from IAAPS, iCAST and the Institute of Coding are showcased in a new national campaign highlighting the role of universities in driving economic growth.
Sadik Al-Hassan MP learns about pioneering green hydrogen research at Bath
The visit was a chance to highlight the University’s hydrogen, aviation, and pharmacy research and education.
Bath joins UK consortium spearheading hydrogen fuel system development for aviation
HyFIVE group funded with £37 million to support zero-emission flight in the UK
Filton and Bradley Stoke MP Claire Hazelgrove tours IAAPS
Local MP and Bath graduate Claire Hazelgrove visited IAAPS to tour facilities, hear from researchers and students and to meet the Vice-Chancellor.
Three industrial collaborations secure funding as part of latest £149m EPSRC Prosperity Partnerships
Research projects investigating hydrogen-based aviation fuels, flexible electronics and injectable medicines receive major funding
Work, study, collaborate with us
There are many ways you can get involved with IAAPS research, through study, research collaboration, consultancy services and more.
Enterprise: For businesses
We can support your business through access to expertise, innovation and funding.
Study one of our automotive master's degrees to develop skills that industry needs
Study a master’s with a unique project-driven approach to learning, focusing on systems thinking and sustainability in the automotive sector.
Centre for Doctoral Training in Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (AAPS)
Our CDT goes beyond the traditional engineering disciplines to bring together students from backgrounds in sciences, mathematics and social sciences.
Faculty of Engineering & Design postgraduate research degrees
Join our collaborative and supportive research community, and start your journey to becoming an expert in your field.
PhD researchers
Read about our students' research and their experience at Bath.
Researching sustainable, lightweight energy storage solutions
PhD researcher Paloma tells us about her research in composites and her journey from undergraduate student at Bath to being part of the AAPS CDT.
Forecasting electric vehicle adoption and charging demand on low-voltage networks
AAPS Centre for Doctoral Training student Isaac is pursuing a PhD that explores the intersection of transport and energy systems.
Who, why, and for how long? Understanding public support for Low Emission Zones in the UK
PhD graduate, Lois tells us about her research into transport, behaviour and society and her PhD experience with the AAPS Centre for Doctoral Training.
Using innovative ultrasound technology to improve the accuracy of testing lithium-ion batteries
Mac Geoffrey Ajaereh's PhD research uses ultrasound technology to better estimate the remaining charge in lithium-ion batteries.
About us
We bring together engineering, science, and social sciences in a transdisciplinary approach to ensure the future of transport is clean and sustainable. As well as researching the technical side of this challenge, we also recognise the importance of wider issues such as behaviour change to get to Engineering Net Zero.
Contact us
Please contact us to discuss our research and collaboration opportunities.