IAAPS Institute

We deliver fundamental research, innovation, consultancy, and education, creating a transition to sustainable, clean and inclusive systems and mobility.

Our mission

We are leading the transition towards sustainable mobility through research, innovation, and the development of propulsion systems.

Our work impacts industry, society and policy. It equips the existing and future workforce with the knowledge and skills to effect positive change.

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IAAPS research

We carry out fundamental and applied research into propulsion technologies, engineering processes, and sustainable and inclusive mobility.

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IAAPS ltd

Providing research as a service to industry, IAAPS unites academic expertise with commercial focus to put knowledge into practice at the Bath and Bristol Science Park.

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IAAPS doctoral training

Our IAAPS PhD provides opportunities to challenge, explore, and change the transportation industry and transform mobility.

Our training helps develop research and professional skills for a career in academia, industry, and policy making.

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IAAPS education

Our academic researchers are actively engaged in delivering higher education at postgraduate and undergraduate levels.

Study one of our automotive master's degrees to develop skills that industry needs

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Study a master’s with a unique project-driven approach to learning with a focus on systems thinking and sustainability in the automotive sector.

Undergraduate courses in mechanical engineering

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Test the limits of what is possible, by bringing together creativity with maths and physics to design and manufacture machines, technologies and systems.

Undergraduate courses in electronic and electrical engineering

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You’ll discover the technology behind communications, healthcare, transport and energy to advance the next generation of applications, products and devices.

About us

IAAPS Institute brings together education, research and industry in propulsion systems innovation. Based at the University of Bath and Bristol and Bath Science Park, our community works towards directing the future of sustainable mobility.

Get in touch

Please contact us to discuss our research and future collaboration opportunities.