Centre for Orthopaedic Biomechanics
We carry out multidisciplinary research at the interface between engineering and clinical orthopaedics.
Department of Mechanical Engineering research
Our research activities and expertise include design and manufacturing, machine systems, solid mechanics, materials, and thermo-fluids.
Our research centres
Most of our research projects are carried out in one of our established centres. Our work ranges from fundamental investigations to applied research. We work with industry and other universities worldwide on the latest innovations in research.
Centre for Power Transmission & Motion Control
We lead research in fluid power, actuation, and the dynamics and control of electro-mechanical systems. We also run CPD courses and offer consultancy services.
Materials and Structures Centre
We develop and design innovative materials with unique properties to improve technological, structural and manufacturing products and processes.
Powertrain Vehicle Research Centre
We conduct internationally recognised research that focuses on improving the efficiency and emissions of both diesel and petrol engines.
Turbomachinery Research Centre
We investigate the theoretical, computational and experimental modelling of heat transfer and fluid flow related to turbomachinery.
Our Institutes, units and groups
As well as our research centres, much of our core research in the Department is linked to Institutes, units and groups.
IAAPS
Opening in 2021, our specialist hub supports collaborative research with the automotive industry to develop future generations of ultra-low emissions vehicles.
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.
Advanced Design & Manufacturing @ Bath
ADM @ Bath is a cross-disciplinary group with an active research and industrial portfolio in advanced design and manufacturing.
Fluid Dynamics Research Unit
Our research in fluid dynamics covers internal and external flows, aircraft, micro air vehicles, acoustics, blood flow, porous materials and wind turbines.
Sustainable Energy Research Team
We are a multidisciplinary team including engineers and scientists who promote sustainability through high-quality research and publications.
Our research impact
The 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF) rated the majority of our research as world-leading or internationally excellent.
Enhancing clinical materials and techniques in orthopaedic surgery
Our research has contributed to improvements in joint replacement surgery, helping to reduce healthcare costs and increase quality of life.
University knowledge improves aircraft wing designs
An algorithm developed at Bath has helped improve the process of manufacturing composite wings for the next generation of commercial aircraft.
Tailor-made prosthetic liners could help more amputees walk again
Researchers at the University of Bath have developed a new way of designing and manufacturing bespoke prosthetic liners, in less than a day.