Centre for Advanced Separations Engineering (CASE)
CASE conducts world-leading research into advanced separations technologies, to make separating industrial products more efficient.
Department of Chemical Engineering research
Our research focuses on sustainability. We improve products and processes in areas key to society including water, energy and food, health and well-being.
Our research centres
Our research is carried out in one of our three centres. Research ranges from fundamental and blue skies innovation to industrial-scale development. They address chemical, materials, pharmaceutical, biochemical, water and waste treatment challenges.
Centre for Integrated Bioprocessing Research
Our research focuses on all parts of the bioprocess from fundamental biology to industrial scale-up, addressing challenges in food, sustainability and health.
Water Innovation and Research Centre (WIRC@Bath)
WIRC provides a unique environment to engage globally in research and policy on water technologies and resource management.
Associated research hubs
Our research is multidisciplinary at heart. We have links with other centres in the University and networks further afield.
Centre for Sustainable & Circular Technologies
A multidisciplinary centre that brings together researchers with a strong interest in sustainability.
Institute for Sustainable Energy and the Environment
We bring together stakeholder communities to discuss how we can develop more sustainable, affordable energy for the future of our society and environment.
Hydrogen and fuel cell research hub (H2FCSUPERGEN)
The H2FCSUPERGEN hub brings together the UK hydrogen and fuel cells research community. It funds multidisciplinary research, informs policy and builds networks.
Centres for Doctoral Training
We support Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) to train the next generation of chemical engineers.
Join our Centre for Doctoral Training in Water Informatics: Science and Engineering (WISE)
Train as a researcher at the interface of hydroinformatics, science and engineering. Develop the skills needed to lead innovation in the water industry.
Centre for Doctoral Training in Catalysis
This CDT trains postgraduate researchers in heterogeneous, homogeneous catalysis and reaction engineering to equip them to advance the UK's catalysis sector.
Our research impact
89% of our research submitted to the Aeronautical, Mechanical, Chemical and Manufacturing Engineering unit of assessment in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) was deemed world leading or internationally excellent.
A flourishing new business: extracting essential oils from discarded flowers
With a PhD in Chemical Engineering and startup business funding, Parimala Shivaprasad is tackling the problem of India's floral waste.
Creating a nanoparticle factory-on-a-chip
We're developing methods for the large-scale production of nanoparticles that may lead to exciting applications across industry.
Culturing meat for sustainable nutrition
Growing meat instead of rearing animals to eat could radically change our diets. At Bath, we're leading on making it work at scale.
Developing a sustainable alternative to palm oil
How a yeast fed on waste could take a seat at the dinner table – and curb deforestation.
Join our team
Whether you are starting your research career or looking for a change, we may have the right opportunity for you.
Apply to be an independent engineering research fellow
We'll help you prepare your application for external funding opportunities and host your fellowship at Bath.
A flourishing new business: extracting essential oils from discarded flowers
With a PhD in Chemical Engineering and startup business funding, Parimala Shivaprasad is tackling the problem of India's floral waste.
Chemical Engineering PhD projects on FindaPhD.com
Find out about the latest funded and self-funded PhD project and studentship opportunities in our Department and Doctoral Training Centres.