Research
Research in the Department is organised into three research groups:
However, many of our projects involve inter-disciplinary work underpinned by the academic expertise of our staff across a number of Research Areas.
Research Areas
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Catalysis and Reaction Engineering
Research is underway on scientific understanding of catalytic phenomena relevant to current and future industrial processes.
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Separation and Purification Technology
Covering both fundamental phenomenon as well as the design and simulation of conventional and new processes.
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Biological Engineering
The department conducts research in biochemical engineering, food technology, regenerative medicine and microbiology.
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Nano- and Micro- Materials Engineering
Expertise in particle technology has evolved into nano- and micro- engineering of particles and materials.
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Energy and Environmental Engineering
Covering a wide range of topics including the development of technology to produce clean fuels.
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Pharmaceutical Engineering
Addressing the emerging problems of pharmaceutical production with special emphasis on purification, formulation and administration.
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Process Control and Systems Engineering
The application of control theory and engineering principles to industrial process control problems.