Centre for Bioengineering & Biomedical Technologies
We address the grand challenges in human health and wellbeing through transdisciplinary and translatable bioengineering research.
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 ranges from fundamental and blue skies innovation to industrial-scale development. They address chemical, materials, pharmaceutical, biochemical, water and waste treatment challenges.
The Foundry: Centre for Digital, Manufacturing & Design
We are providing industry with the technologies, materials, tools and skills to achieve a truly sustainable manufacturing sector.
Centre for Integrated Materials, Processes & Structures
We are developing the novel materials, innovative structures and sustainable processes needed to solve major environmental, societal and technical challenges.
Centre for Regenerative Design & Engineering for a Net Positive World
We offer global research leadership in regenerative design and engineering, co-evolving solutions with societal, cultural, ecological, and economic co-benefits.
Centre for Sustainable Energy Systems
We are connecting, enhancing and expanding research in energy networks, bio-based energy, offshore renewables, life-cycle assessments and more.
Our research impact
96% of our research submitted to the engineering unit of assessment in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) was rated 4* or 3* defined as world-leading/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.
Developing technology to deliver organoids at scale
Our researchers have found a unique way to mass-produce organ-like tissue from stem cells that could change the way diseases are detected and treated.
Developing a sustainable alternative to palm oil
How a yeast fed on waste could take a seat at the dinner table – and curb deforestation.
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.
Key projects
Our academic community is actively researching to make a better world. Find out more about what they're working on.
CARMA: cellular agriculture manufacturing hub
The EPSRC-funded Cellular Agriculture Manufacturing Hub 'CARMA' is working to transform food production.
Unmanned aerial biosensors for ultrasensitive detection of biological agents
Delivering a new generation of aerial bioanalytical ‘sentinels’, capable of autonomous detection and surveillance of pathogen bacteria in environmental samples.
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.