Find an Expert or Facility

The Institute of Engineering brings together a diverse portfolio of research infrastructure across the University, enabling collaboration from fundamental science through to applied and translational work.

The University’s facilities underpin activity across our core pillars: AI and Data Engineering, Devices and Diagnostics, Energy and Materials, Engineering Biology, and Sustainable Engineering.

Biological and Molecular Engineering

  • Cell sorting and flow cytometry (FACS)
  • Single-cell sequencing and genomic analysis platforms
  • Proteomics and mass spectrometry
  • Structural biology and protein characterisation
  • High-containment laboratory facilities

Imaging, Sensing and Diagnostics

  • Advanced optical and fluorescence microscopy (confocal, super-resolution and light sheet)
  • Single-molecule and biophysical measurement techniques
  • Laser microdissection and high-content imaging systems
  • Biosensing and diagnostic device development support

Data, Modelling and Computational Engineering

  • Bioinformatics pipelines for next-generation sequencing and large-scale datasets
  • Workflow systems (e.g. Nextflow, Snakemake) enabling scalable and reproducible analysis
  • High-performance computing and data storage infrastructure
  • Simulation, modelling and visualisation facilities

Materials, Energy and Process Engineering

  • Materials synthesis and characterisation platforms
  • Electron microscopy, spectroscopy and diffraction techniques
  • Thermal analysis (TGA, DSC) and surface science instrumentation
  • Battery and fuel cell development and testing facilities

Prototyping and Translation

  • Rapid prototyping and digital fabrication (3D printing, CNC, laser cutting)
  • Device fabrication and testing environments
  • Facilities supporting scale-up, validation and applied research

Environmental and Sustainable Engineering

  • Environmental monitoring and geochemical analysis
  • Field and laboratory-based sensing technologies
  • Facilities supporting sustainable processes and low-carbon systems

Eden Campus

Additional capabilities in batteries, fuel cells, power-to-X (P2X), and rapid prototyping are available at the Eden Campus.

Access and Collaboration

Many of these facilities are available for collaborative use with external partners, including industry, public sector organisations and third-sector groups.

We are particularly interested in supporting:

  • Collaborative R&D projects
  • Feasibility studies and early-stage development
  • Access to specialist instrumentation and expertise

To explore access or discuss potential collaborations, please contact: [email protected]

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