School of Mechanical Engineering
A robot small enough to explore the lungs
Research supervisor, Professor Pietro Valdastri, says the innovation could support the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.
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96%
“world-leading” and “internationally excellent”
Submitted research outputs – REF 2021
6th
in the UK for Mechanical Engineering
Guardian University Guide 2022
Top 100
in the world for Engineering
Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2022
Research and innovation
We have a track record of delivering high-quality research to solve real world problems with particular expertise in: engineering systems and design; thermofluids, surfaces and interfaces; medical devices and regenerative medicine.

School of Mechanical Engineering celebrates success at REF 2021
The Research Excellence Framework 2021 Engineering results find that 96% of…
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Recognition for Leeds graduates in the Study UK Alumni Awards
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A robot small enough to explore the lungs
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