Research output per year
Research output per year
Organisation profile
Organisation profile
Our pioneering research and strong industry partnerships address some of the world’s most pressing challenges including net-zero energy, cleaner production, and sustainable aviation.
We focus on five core research areas:
- Aerospace engineering
- Fluids
- Innovative manufacturing
- Nuclear engineering
- Solid mechanics
Building on this foundation, we also apply our expertise to interdisciplinary fields such as healthcare, engineering biology, and environmental science.
Through extensive collaboration with industry and academia, we are advancing engineering for a net-zero future by:
- Transforming sustainable aviation through autonomous systems and innovative aircraft design
- Driving energy transition with cutting-edge fusion and fission research
- Revolutionising manufacturing using lasers, robotics, and digital technologies
- Leading globally in fluid simulation and turbulence mechanics
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Profiles
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Timothy Abram, PhD FREng CEng
- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering - Professor of Nuclr Fuel Technology
Person: Academic
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(1379) - Examining the Influence of Body Size on Systemic Vascular Resistance in Patients with HeartMate 3 LVAD Using Computational Fluid Dynamics
Lopez Santana, G., Kore, S., Sharman, A., De Rosis, A., Keshmiri, A. & Venkateswaran, R., 1 Jul 2026, In: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 45, 5, p. 637 1 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Meeting Abstract › peer-review
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A containerised fluid-structure interaction framework for bristled insect wings at low Reynolds number
Li, J., Li, H., Nabawy BSc, MSc, PhD, MRAeS, SMAIAA, FHEA, M. & Margetts, L., 19 Jul 2026, (Unpublished).Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Acoustic flow velocity manipulations affect the flight velocity of free-ranging pipistrelle bats
Haron, A., 2026, In: Proceedings Of The Royal Society B-Biological Sciences.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Adaptive operational strategies for surface mining: challenging climate change impacts and seasonality risks
Goveia-Assafrao, J. G., Marnewick, A. L. & Mativenga, P. T., 28 Jan 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Mineral Economics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Advancing sustainable thermal power plants: A thermodynamic-based condition monitoring model for control valves in gas turbines under thermal fluctuations
Momeni, A. H., Yunusa-Kaltungo, A. & Mostafa, N., 10 Apr 2026, In: Nature Scientific Reports. 16, 16095.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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Snail-inspired Soft Robots for High Precision Drug Delivery to Malignant Tumours
Nabawy BSc, MSc, PhD, MRAeS, SMAIAA, FHEA, M. (PI), Elsawy, M. (CoI), Finegan, K. (CoI), Margetts, L. (CoI) & Sellers, W. (CoI)
1/06/26 → 31/05/28
Project: Research
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High-power laser beam shaping for suppression of cracking in metal-matrix composites additive manufacturing with cored-wire feedstock
Huang, Y. (PI), Allegre, O. (CoI) & Mativenga, P. (CoI)
31/03/26 → 17/03/28
Project: Research
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Geometric Computing for Fabricating Personalized Wearables in 3D Freeform and Distributed Elasticity
Wang, C. C. L. (PI)
9/10/25 → 8/10/29
Project: Research
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Optimization of design and manufacturing for smart temperature-resistant 3D-printed structures
Wang, C. C. L. (PI)
1/10/25 → 31/03/27
Project: Research
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ENLIGHT – Enabling a Lifecycle approach to Graphite for AMR
Jones, A. (PI), Hall, G. (CoI), Sharrad, C. (CoI) & Mummery, P. (CoI)
1/09/25 → 1/09/30
Project: Research
Impacts
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Accelerated development of a tidal stream energy industry
Stansby, P. (Participant), Apsley, D. (Participant), Stallard, T. (Participant) & Afgan, I. (Participant)
Impact: Economic, Environmental, Technological
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Capacity building in African research :creation of a multicentre Congenital Heart Disease registry and biorepository in Cape Town (in Partnership with University of Cape Town)
Keavney, B. (Corresponding participant) & Revell, A. (Participant)
Impact: Attitudes and behaviours, Awareness and understanding, Society and culture
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Centre for Robotic Autonomy in Demanding and Long Lasting Environments (CRADLE)
Baniqued, P. D. (Participant), Lennox, B. (Participant), Fisher, M. (Participant), Watson, S. (Participant), Flint, S. (Participant), Khan, D. (Participant), Tse, K. W. (Participant), Adorno, B. (Participant), Groves, K. (Participant), Atia, M. (Participant), Leslie-Dalley, S. (Participant), Dennis, L. (Participant), Zheng, S. (Participant), Limarga, R. (Participant), Farrell, M. (Collaborator), Cangelosi, A. (Participant), Dixon, C. (Participant), Collins, E. (Collaborator), Tavella, F. (Participant), Bolarinwa, J. (Participant), Chi, X. (Participant), Rolph, M. (Participant), Abeywickrama, D. (Participant), Rafiq, Y. (Participant), Bishop, C. (Participant), Wheelhouse, L. (Participant), Morley, A. (Participant), Bettles, J. (Participant), Soboyejo, T. (Participant), Weightman, A. (Collaborator), Marinho, M. (Collaborator), Ladosz, P. (Collaborator) & Smith, K. (Collaborator)
Impact: Economic, Environmental, Policy
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Dalton Nuclear Policy Group: Influence on Nuclear Strategy
Bull, A. (Participant), Bodel, W. (Participant), Khan, A. (Participant), Butler, G. (Participant), Matthews, J. (Participant), Morris, K. (Participant) & Livens, F. (Participant)
Impact: Economic, Environmental, Policy
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Delivering short-term climate change mitigation in shipping
Larkin, A. (Participant), Bullock, S. (Participant), Mason, J. (Participant), Ap Dafydd Tomos, B. (Participant), Fullonton, A. (Participant) & Welfle, A. (Participant)
Impact: Environmental, Policy
Activities
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Reducing Risk – Protecting People
Bourne, N. (Speaker)
31 Jan 2028Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Research
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An Investigation of the Performance of Tungsten-Coated Diamond Under Fusion-Relevant Deuterium Plasma Exposure
Tang, S. (Speaker)
20 May 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation › Research
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Pint of Science: Planet Earth talk
Johnston, M. (Speaker)
18 May 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Research
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Pint of Science 2026
Mackintosh, J. (Organiser)
18 May 2026 → 20 May 2026Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Organising a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc › Research
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What the UK Fusion Strategy Means for Climate Action and Energy Planning
Margetts, L. (Invited speaker)
14 May 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Research
Prizes
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2019 Taylor & Francis Book and Digital Product Award in the Outstanding Monograph Category
Manu, P. (Recipient), Cheung, C. (Recipient), Yunusa-Kaltungo, A. (Recipient) & Ejohwomu, O. (Recipient), 19 Jun 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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2nd Autonomous Flying Technology Competition
Ladosz, P. (Recipient), 12 Jun 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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3rd Best Paper Award for the paper entitled "A Framework Proposal for the Assets Ranking based on their Criticality in Industry
Parnon, M. A. A. (Recipient), Papadopoulou, K. (Recipient) & Sinha, J. (Recipient), 27 Nov 2024
Prize: Other distinction
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AIAA Energy Systems Award
Launder, B. (Recipient), Jul 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Appeared on BBC News in a TV interview (BBC 1 pm News - 8 May 2018)
Nabawy, M. (Recipient), 8 May 2018
Prize: Other distinction
Press/Media
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'Russian Starlink' Is Fast Becoming A Reality, There's Just One Problem For The Kremlin
11/08/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert comment
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NUCLEAR INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION: UKAEA unveils 2026-2030 fusion roadmap
14/04/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert comment
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Snail inspired soft robots to transform precision drug delivery in bowel cancer
Nabawy BSc, MSc, PhD, MRAeS, SMAIAA, FHEA, M.
26/03/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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Why the world's militaries are scrambling to create their own Starlink
11/03/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert comment
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Proudly made in Manchester and creating curious scientists across the world
9/03/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Other
Student theses
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3D bioprinting of nerve constructs
Yue, H. (Author), Mativenga, P. (Main Supervisor), Wang, W. (Co Supervisor) & Bakker, O. J. (Co Supervisor), 25 Oct 2024Student thesis: Phd
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3D Fabricated Scaffold for Bone and Nerve Regeneration
Xu, Z. (Author), Mativenga, P. (Main Supervisor), Bakker, O. J. (Co Supervisor) & Cooper, G. (Co Supervisor), 8 Aug 2024Student thesis: Phd
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3D printed leaf biosensor
Hassan, M. (Author), Da Silva Bartolo, P. J. (Main Supervisor) & Grieve, B. (Co Supervisor), 24 Apr 2023Student thesis: Phd
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3D Printed Scaffolds for Bone Cancer Applications
Hou, Y. (Author), Mativenga, P. (Main Supervisor) & Wang, W. (Co Supervisor), 16 Feb 2024Student thesis: Phd
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A Biologically Inspired Exoskeleton System Capable of Enhancing Human Walking
Yan, L. (Author), Ren, L. (Main Supervisor), Guo, W. (Co Supervisor) & Zou, Z. (Co Supervisor), 4 Oct 2022Student thesis: Phd
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Equipment
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Coherent Femtosecond Laser System
Allegre, O. (Academic lead), Whitehead, D. (Core Facility Lead) & Wilson, D. (Technical Specialist)
FSE ResearchFacility/equipment: Equipment
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Dalton Fusion Facility
Margetts, L. (Academic lead) & Edmondson, P. (Academic lead)
Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringFacility/equipment: Facility
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Edgewave 100W laser
Whitehead, D. (Core Facility Lead), Allegre, O. (Academic lead), Wilson, D. (Technical Specialist) & Pulham, C. (Technical Specialist)
FSE ResearchFacility/equipment: Equipment
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Gemini 1 compute server
Margetts, L. (Academic lead)
Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringFacility/equipment: Equipment
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Gemini 2 compute server
Margetts, L. (Academic lead)
Mechanical and Aerospace EngineeringFacility/equipment: Equipment