Driven by curiosity. Driving changeResearch in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology combines expertise from engineering, biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics to tackle challenges in sustainability and healthcare. Our work is grounded in fundamental science and focused on delivering real-world impact.
Research themes
Sustainability
Research focused on cleaner, more efficient and resilient systems, from energy generation and storage to sustainable manufacturing and materials.
Healthcare
Research aimed at improving diagnosis, treatment and understanding of disease through advances in biotechnology, materials, sensors and bioengineering.
How our research works
Our research combines expertise in biology, biotechnology, materials science, reaction engineering, sensors and data-driven methods. By working across disciplines, researchers tackle problems that cannot be solved within a single field.
Explore our research
Research groups
Our 23 research groups span chemical engineering, biotechnology and interdisciplinary research.
Enterprise & partnerships
We work with industry, startups and external partners to translate research into real-world applications.
Fellowships
The department supports research fellows at a range of career stages.