Faculty of EngineeringOur capabilities

The Faculty of Engineering at Strathclyde is one of the largest, best-equipped engineering faculties in the UK and is the largest in Scotland. 

We have a wealth of expertise and capabilities and access to specialist equipment and facilities, many of which is not easily accessible elsewhere in the UK. We deliver practical solutions to technical and business challenges for a wide range of local, national and international organisations.

A key strength of Strathclyde is our commitment to collaboration between Departments and across Faculties to deliver holistic and innovative solutions to support you and your business needs.   

Our capabilities span projects ranging from developing devices for heart surgery to powering the world with more efficient renewable energies, take a look at our research capabilities.

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Strategic centres & institutes

A key strength of Strathclyde is our commitment to partnerships and collaboration, providing a link between academia and industry, commerce and public sector organisations.  We have a number of industrial partnerships and are home to a number of strategic research centres and institutes which host very specialist equipment and expertise which can support your requirements. 

Take a look at some of our centres. 

Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC)building

Advanced Forming Research Centre

Our world-class research centre pioneers forming and forging techniques to support manufacturing for the aerospace, energy, marine and automobile industries.

Advanced Materials Research Laboratory

The Advanced Materials Research Laboratory is a collaborative initiative between Departments within the Faculty of Engineering to develop new materials characterisation and testing research facilities.

Energy pylons

Power Networks Demonstration Centre

The PNDC is a venture aimed at accelerating the adoption of novel research and technologies into the electricity industry.

Scottish Institute of Remanufacture

Hosted at the University of Strathclyde, the Scottish Institute of Remanufacture is a pan Scotland centre of excellence to increase innovation in remanufacturing.

electronic and mechanical parts of an ION accelerator

Advanced Nuclear Research Centre

The Advanced Nuclear Research Centre is a cross-sectoral collaborative partnership; created, led and driven by industry, leveraging suppliers and partners. The research facility supports fundamental and applied research; focusing on power station support, infrastructure, and management of nuclear assets and installations.

Workers survey a ship's systems.

Maritime Safety Research Centre

Our new Maritime Safety Research Centre is a world-first. We're an industry-University partnership involving Strathclyde's Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and DNV GL Classification Society.

Our Departmental Capabilities

Our Faculty comprises eight departments, the majority of which are ranked in the top 10 in the UK on research power.  Each Department has very specialist equipment and facilities which can support your needs. 

Explore our Departmental Facilities in more detail below:

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Department of Architecture

The Department of Architecture is the only Scottish School of Architecture listed in the DOMUS Top 50 European Schools of Architecture 2015. This is our third year running in the top 50.  The Department is a centre for leading-edge research in architecture and urban design which addresses social and environmental challenges while promoting energy and resource efficiencies within the built environment.   

Take a look at our facilities and expertise to see how we can help you. 

Medical devices

Department of Biomedical Engineering

The Department of Biomedical Engineering is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for education research and knowledge exchange at the interface between engineering and the life sciences with a particular emphasis on clinical-related research. The Department also incorporates the National Centre for Prosthetics and Orthotics (NCPO) which is only one of two institutions in the UK.  

Take a look at our facilities and expertise to see how we can help you.

Chromatography

Department of Chemical & Process Engineering

The Department of Chemical & Process Engineering combines fundamental scientific and engineering knowledge with analytical and creative thinking to address some of the key challenges facing our society.  The goal is to develop novel processes and materials to manufacture medicines, deliver clean water and provide sustainable energy.

Take a look at our facilities and expertise to see how we can help you. 

 

Student in civil engineering lab

Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has an unusually broad range of specialist laboratory equipment reflecting our wide-ranging research and knowledge exchange interests from materials, carbon storage and hydrogeology to environmental health. 

Take a look at our facilities and expertise to see how we can help you.

Product design engineering student

Department of Design, Manufacture & Engineering Management

The Department of Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management (DMEM) conduct leading international research and knowledge exchange in the areas of Engineering Design, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, Robotics and Mechatronics and Operational Business Excellence.

Take a look at our facilities and expertise to see how we can help you.

 

Student working in an electronic & electrical engineering lab

Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering

The Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering is one of the largest in Europe and has a strong established record for pioneering working across a spectrum of electrical power engineering and electronic systems.  The Department consists of two research institutes: the Institute of Energy and Environment and the Institute of Sensors and Communications.

Take a look at our facilities and expertise to see how we can help you. 

Space Centre

Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering has a range of expertise and capabilities focused on the Aerospace, Energy, Mechanics and Materials and hosts several key industrial collaborations. 

Take a look at our facilities and expertise to see how we can help you.

 

Freight ship being repaired in a shipyard

Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering

The Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering is a world leading knowledge centre in its field.  The Department works with Industry partners in innovation, business and training for maritime, oil and gas, marine renewables and wider marine activities.

Take a look at our facilities and expertise to see how we can help you.