Research and innovation

Robotic assisted colonoscopy

Scientists have made a breakthrough in their work to develop semi-autonomous colonoscopy, using a robot to guide a medical device into the body

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Pietro colonoscopy platform
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Our researchers have access to the following specialist facilities, from our state-of-the-art vector scan electron beam lithography system to a £6m nanotechnology cleanroom

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Our aim is to make it as easy as possible for you to work with us, to access our research, expertise, training and facilities

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Research and innovation

Our School has over 100 years of research history, leading to outstanding impact from our research. This includes pioneering work on: microwave, semiconductor, and terahertz technologies, bio-nano and quantum technologies; robotics; ultrasound and medical imaging; energy-efficient green communications networks; wireless and mobile communications; power electronic systems; and renewable energy.

We have a strong track record of collaborations with academic institutions and major international electronics and communication companies around the world. We also work extensively with other schools across the University of Leeds.

100%

of our research activity is

'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' latest REF

Over 50

academic and research staff

working with over 95 PhD researchers to deliver high-impact research

Top 5

in the UK

in a combined unit of assessment, latest REF

Our research

Network Communications Institute of Communication and Power Networks

Institute of Communication and Power Networks

We have a longstanding international reputation for communications, signal processing, control systems and instrumentation, optical communications and networking.

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bio electronics Pollard Institute

Pollard Institute

We cover high frequency electronics, incorporating fundamental understanding, design, modelling and fabrication of devices, components and subsystems from 1 GHz through to terahertz (THz) frequencies.

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Pietro Valdastri Using The Capsule Robot Institute of Robotics, Autonomous Systems and Sensing

Institute of Robotics, Autonomous Systems and Sensing

We promote cutting-edge research and education in the field of robotics, autonomous systems and sensing, with a strong focus on translational impact of our discoveries.

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2nd

in the UK

for Electronic and Electrical Engineering, latest REF

Welcome to the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

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Medical electronics

Our pioneering research in the medical applications of electronics is creating technology to transform the future of healthcare

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Robotics research

Our research addresses key national and global challenges through the development of novel robotic technologies

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Dr Virginia Pensabene
Staff | University Academic Fellow
Dr Virginia Pensabene is using organs-on-chip technology to investigate fertility problems. The next steps are to collaborate with key industrial partners to manufacture the device.
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Collaborative links

Renewable energy Energy Leeds

Energy Leeds

A vibrant community of energy researchers tackling the energy challenge by drawing on scientific, technical, environmental, economic, political and societal and behavioural expertise.

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Sir William Henry Bragg Building Bragg Centre for Materials Research

Bragg Centre for Materials Research

Brings together scientists and engineers across a wide range of disciplines to work on both fundamental and applied research.

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da Vinci Robot, University of Leeds Robotics Leeds

Robotics Leeds

An interdisciplinary network driving innovation in robotics research.

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