Research and innovation

Transforming cancer treatment with nanosurgical tools

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Scientist looking through a microscope in a dark laboratory

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Improving fertility outcomes

Pregnancy success as a result of IVF could improve due to research using organ-on-a-chip technology, being advanced by Dr Virginia Pensabene

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Research-led learning

Our scientists and engineers are tackling global challenges to make an impact in the real world

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Organs-on-a-chip technology
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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 track record of collaborations with academic institutions and major international electronics and communication companies around the world. We work extensively with other schools across the University of Leeds, and have strong links with the Bragg Centre for Materials Research, Energy Leeds and Robotics at Leeds.

Top 100

in the world for Engineering

Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject

Over 70

academic and research staff

working with over 65 PhD researchers to deliver high-impact research

1st

in the UK for Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Guardian University Guide 2025

Our research institutes

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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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.