Research strategy
Mechanical Engineering

Research strategy

At UCL Engineering, our research is changing the world. Find out how our departments are focusing their efforts.

Centres and institutes
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Centres and institutes

Our wide array of research centres and institutes demonstrate the Faculty's commitment to pushing the boundaries of engineering.

Case Studies

Hard to swallow?
Hard to swallow?

Hard to swallow?

How a mechanical simulator is helping to prevent choking

14 Feb 2020

Rinna Sijabat
Rinna Sijabat

Rinna Sijabat

Rinna graduated with a MSc Global Management of Natural Resources in 2017 and now works in the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Indonesia. We hear about her time at UCL and her new role.

14 Oct 2024

Urban legends
Urban legends

Urban legends

The UCL City Leadership Laboratory reimagines cities for the 21st century

14 Feb 2020

Research Projects

SnakeGrid
SnakeGrid

SnakeGrid

SnakeGrid is a concept developed at UCL that develops low-distortion coordinate systems for large engineering infrastructure projects – in particular railways, highways and pipelines.

01 Sep 2017

Light Controlled Factory
Light Controlled Factory

Light Controlled Factory

This is a EPSRC-sponsored joint project with Bath and Loughborough Universities.

01 Sep 2017

Improving Soil Quality
Improving Soil Quality

Improving Soil Quality

Susana’s research focuses on soil dynamics, advanced numerical modelling in soil mechanics and ground improvement techniques.

01 Sep 2017