Research and innovation

Terabotics

Our researchers are investigating whether a kinder form of radiation known as T-rays could be used to image and treat patients with skin or bowel cancer

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Pietro colonoscopy platform
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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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Dr Virginia Pensabene bioelectronics
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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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Postgraduate research
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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.

100%

of our research activity is

'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' latest REF

Over 70

academic and research staff

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

Top 5

in the UK

in a combined unit of assessment, latest REF

Our research institutes

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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Magnetic colonoscopy platform 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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Interdisciplinary focus

Dr Virginia Pensabene in bioelectronics Medical electronics

Medical electronics

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

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Robotic arm and neck phantom Robotics

Robotics

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

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Sir William Henry Bragg Building Materials

Materials

The Bragg Centre brings together scientists and engineering across a wide range of disciplines to conduct leading materials research.

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Electric power systems and applicationsMore on Research degrees

Research degrees

Studying for a PhD will be a journey that will stimulate your passion for your subject and push you to reach your potential.

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Collaborate with us

Molecular beam Working with business

Working with business

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

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Terahertz equipment Facilities

Facilities

We offer access to specialist facilities and laboratories across a wide range of areas, from our state-of-the-art vector scan electron beam lithography system to a £6m nanotechnology cleanroom.

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