Faculty of Engineering

We are Imperial’s world-changing engineering faculty, where scientific imagination solves real-world problems.

About

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About the Faculty

Our leadership, committees, departments, institutes and centres
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Our research

Find out how we're targetting global challenges including future manufacturing, biomedical engineering, energy, security and urban energy systems
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Faculty teams

How we help Imperial staff with research, education, finance, safety and collaborating with industry

News

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Old Centralians Trust Student Activity Awards 2024-25

18 November 2024
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Cheating sparrows and plant defences: News from Imperial

25 October 2024
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Ancient asteroid Ryugu may have delivered the building blocks of life to Earth

26 September 2024
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Engineering Dean awarded 2024 Castner Medal

13 September 2024

Engineering departments

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Aeronautics

The Department of Aeronautics is at the cutting edge of aerospace teaching and research
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Bioengineering

Using technology to solve medically important problems, the Department of Bioengineering is a world leader in its field

Chemical Engineering

Work in the department focuses on innovation and improvement in process industries, applying engineering principles to complex practical issues
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Civil and Environmental Engineering

From large scale construction projects to water supply and irrigation, the department's excellent facilities ensure a world class student experience
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Computing

Focusing on how modern computer systems function and how they can be used and adapted to build the next generation of computing applications
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Design Engineering

Translating design concepts through to advanced products through the application of engineering approaches
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Earth Science and Engineering

Focusing on how to access in a sustainable way and with minimal impact on the environment the natural resources (water, food, energy) we all need
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Using technology to make things faster, better, cheaper and more sustainable
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Materials

At the forefront of materials research in energy, environmental protection, transport, electronics and healthcare
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Mechanical Engineering

Translating theoretical research into practical solutions and applications which are used by society