Institute for Materials Research & Innovation

The Institute for Materials Research & Innovation (IMRI) is a multi-disciplinary centre designed to cultivate research and innovation activities in collaboration with industry and other academic institutions.

The centre leads the UK and is internationally known for its strong applied materials science and engineering applications through the development of new, designer and novel smart and multifunctional materials (fibers, films, foams and particles) at nano and micro levels, as well as associated processing technologies that strive at favourably competing in the global marketplace.

Established application areas include Smart Materials and Systems, Microsystems and Technologies, Medical and Healthcare Devices, Specialty Composites, Technical Textiles, Fire Materials, and Modelling and Simulation. There are dedicated laboratories in these areas of activity and state-of-the-art materials fabrication, characterisation and testing laboratories complemented by a suite of materials modelling capabilities.

We offer postgraduate education at Masters and PhD levels. The MSc degree programmes are based on flexible delivery of short modules. PhD degree programmes are offered through the conventional route and also by Publication, the latter option being most appropriate for candidates who work in industry and R&D organisations.

Technology transfer activities range from Continuous Professional Development courses, PhD studies undertaken in industry and development of Spin Off companies based on our home grown Intellectual Property portfolio. We also regularly carry out consultancy work for national as well as international clients. Staff also serve in technical advisory boards, international scientific panels and hold honorary appointments in overseas universities.

IMRI is currently funded by the UK government (EPSRC & Technology Strategy Board), local industry consortia (DIUS), the EU (FP7) and international industry collaborations.

Courses available:

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• Advanced Materials (Fire Retardancy)
• Advanced Materials (Intelligent Materials)
• Advanced Materials (Medical & Healthcare)
• Advanced Materials (Smart Microsystems)
• Advanced Materials (Technical Textiles)
• Medical & Healthcare Devices
• Renewable Energy Systems & Technologies