Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering research

We deliver interdisciplinary research in biotechnologies, power, low-carbon energy, computational analysis, nanomaterials, robotics, systems, space, and radio.

Our research centres

Our research activities span the breadth of the latest thinking in electronic and electrical engineering and sciences.

Centre for Bioengineering & Biomedical Technologies

We address the grand challenges in human health and wellbeing through transdisciplinary and translatable bioengineering research.

Centre for Climate Adaptation & Environment Research

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Our research ranges from enhanced understanding of climate change to developing mitigation and adaptation suitable for our natural and built environment.

Centre for Digital, Manufacturing & Design

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We are providing industry with the technologies, materials, tools and skills to achieve a truly sustainable manufacturing sector.

Centre for Integrated Materials, Processes & Structures

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We are developing the novel materials, innovative structures and sustainable processes needed to solve major environmental, societal and technical challenges.

Centre for Sustainable Energy Systems

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We are connecting, enhancing and expanding research in energy networks, bio-based energy, offshore renewables, life-cycle assessments and more.

Centre for Regenerative Design & Engineering for a Net Positive World

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We offer global research leadership in regenerative design and engineering, co-evolving solutions with societal, cultural, ecological, and economic co-benefits.

Upcoming events

Find out about our research-related events and conferences.

Ferroelectrics UK and Ireland 2025 conference

1 May 2025 9.00am Bath Royal and Literary Scientific Institution, Bath

Join leading experts, researchers and industry professionals to explore the latest developments and applications in ferroelectric materials.

Research expertise

We have expertise in a range of research areas, falling under the broad themes of health, digital, and sustainability, and spanning our research centres.

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Biosensors and bioelectronics

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Electrical power and energy

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Electrical power conversion

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Nanomaterials and nanoprocessing

Robotics, sensing and AI

Space, telecommunications and atmospheric research

Our research impact

From improving the accuracy of GPS to digitalising our electricity network, find out about the impact our research is having.

Visualising the last mile of electricity networks

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Our methodologies can predict energy usage profiles and peak demand by monitoring only ~ 0.01% of the substations in an electricity distribution network.

Protecting critical infrastructure from extreme space weather and radio jamming

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Through space-based communication research we’ve influenced public policy and security. Our algorithms help keep GPS systems functioning and accurate.

Revolutionary biodevice technology to combat COVID-19 and future outbreaks

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Our researchers are developing unique lab-on-chip technology for faster and more accurate detection and diagnosis of COVID-19.

Applying tomography in the energy sector

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The oil industry can use imaging to detect different components within multiphase flows. Our research in this area led to the founding of two startup companies.

SURGE: searching for upper atmospheric waves at the edge of space

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Dr Neil Hindley has been awarded funding for a five-year Independent Research Fellowship that could lead to more accurate whole-atmosphere models.

Facilities

We have a range of facilities available for students, researchers and companies to use.

David Bullett Nanofabrication Facility

We provide access and training on specialist equipment for micro-scale and nano-scale fabrication for University of Bath researchers and external organisations.

Join our team

Whether you are starting your research career or looking for a change, we may have the right opportunity for you.

Apply to be an independent engineering research fellow

We'll help you prepare your application for external funding opportunities and host your fellowship at Bath.

Electronic Engineering PhD projects on FindaPhD.com

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Find out about the latest funded and self-funded PhD project and studentship opportunities in our Department and Doctoral Training Centres.

Making amputees 'feel' again

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For her postgraduate research degree, Leen Jabban, is researching sensory feedback for hand and arm prosthetics using non-invasive techniques.