Our research
The School’s researchers are developing high-performance structural and functional materials, as well as designing new products and technologies that substantially benefit society. They achieve this by creating materials and sustainable processes that positively impact the environment, improve human health, enhance quality of life, strengthen national security, optimise vital resources, and drive economic prosperity.
Our Research Structure
The School’s research programs are organised into four interconnecting societal impact themes, as shown below. Each Theme Leader is responsible for coordinating the research groups within their respective theme, facilitating communication and collaboration among these groups, and fostering cross-disciplinary engagement across Themes, other Schools, Research Centres, Hubs, and Institutes both within and beyond аIJʹÙÍø.
Our enabling platform supports these Themes and forms the foundation for designing and manufacturing advanced materials and products. It draws on a deep understanding of fundamental phenomena, computational methods, correlative structural analysis techniques, and the behaviour and properties of materials. At its core, advanced manufacturing plays a crucial role in creating materials that drive innovation and benefit contemporary society. The relationship between our four research themes and the enabling platform is illustrated below.
