Materials Department
The Materials Department works closely with industry, each of its centres undertaking research and consultancy for industrial clients, non-government organisations and government agencies. The Materials Department is recognised internationally for its activities. We are a major contributor to Cranfield being third in the UK for the impact of its mechanical, aeronautical and manufacturing research*. An extensive range of facilities underpins the work of each centre:
- Composites Centre
- Integrated Vehicle Health Management Centre
- Microsystems and Nanotechnology
- Precision Engineering Centre
- Surface Science and Engineering Centre
- Welding Engineering and Laser Processing Centre
In terms of education and training, the department offers a number of research degrees, modular Masters (full- and part-time), Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes including conferences, short courses, workshops and modules. Please browse our pages to understand more about our expertise, facilities and programmes.
* In relation to the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE)
