Research

Our visions 

To remain at the forefront of sustainable, responsible and carbon-neutral transport in the aerospace, automotive and marine sectors, we have invested £13 million in our technical capabilities, research specialists and demonstrator platforms. 

Discovering and exploring new, viable materials, components and technologies is at the heart of what we do. By focusing on specific research themes, our overarching aim is to develop innovative electrified propulsion systems that will form a new age of sustainable transport.  

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Energy carrying systems

See how we’re making electric transport commercially viable.
Crucible containing metal powders undergoing Spark Plasma Sintering

Onboard energy

We are exploring ways to generate and store energy in vehicles.
 
Sample holder of the x-ray photoelectron spectroscope

Sustainable materials for propulsion systems

How can we reduce the carbon footprint of components?
Arc melter

Disruptive technologies

Which developments have the potential to disrupt vehicle propulsion?
 
.Machine used for high speed testing for aerospace

Advanced propulsors

Learn why the propulsor is critical to the development of system performance.
Using the Spark Plasma Sintering system

High impact demonstrators

See how we intend to showcase our research and development.
 
Researcher using the Beacon Imaging Ellipsometer

Fully-integrated generation systems

How can onboard power generation drive the uptake of electric vehicles?
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Meet our leading team of researchers

We’re home to leading experts in propulsion.
 
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World-class research at the University of Nottingham

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