About the department
Mechanical Engineering started at UCL in 1847 - the first in the UK. Today, our students learn core engineering skills and work on research projects led by world-leading academics.
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Research
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Advanced facility for materials research
Explore our new Advanced Characterisation Lab
Learn about our cutting-edge facility for materials testing, characterisation and microscopy.
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Vacancies and Studentships
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Future Manufacturing and Nanoscale Engineering MSc
Learn more about this exciting new MSc, part of the Manufacturing Futures Lab at our new campus UCL East
Research highlights
Magnetic modulation of keyhole instability during laser welding and additive manufacturing
Explore how magnetic fields might help reduce flaws in laser-based metal printing.
Designing Impact Resistance and Robustness into Slippery Lubricant Infused Porous Surfaces
Explore a new strategy using MOFs to keep surfaces ultra-repellent under extreme conditions.
Bioinspired adaptable multiplanar mechano-vibrotactile haptic system
Learn how this adaptable haptic system could transform touch research and diagnosis.
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