Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering

Making molecules matter

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We bring together Imperial's world-leading researchers in science, engineering, medicine and business to find molecular-based solutions to important challenges facing society.

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Engineering

Using microbes to remove microplastics from wastewater and sewage sludge

Could we use engineering biology to prevent spreading microplastics on agricultural soils?

Read our briefing paper to find out more

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Visualizing molecular engineering

01 October 2024

19 September 2024

Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering (IMSE) Research Showcase…

28 August 2024

Imperial co-launches UK centre for tasty, affordable meat alternatives

09 August 2024

Four Imperial scientists win European grants to develop research concepts

02 August 2024

Cellular factories - Engineering biology symposium and IMSE Annual Lecture

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Professor Kristala Prather
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IMSE Annual Lecture: Building Microbial Chemical Factories: Design, Assembly, and Engineering of Biological Routes to Chemical Compounds by Professor Kristala L. J. Prather (MIT)

Join us for our Dr Theo George Wilson Annual Lecture Building Microbial Chemical Factories: Design, Assembly, and Engineering of Biological Routes to Chemical Compounds by Professor Kristala L. J. Prather (MIT).

City and Guilds Building, South Kensington Campus
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About the Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering

Our vision is to achieve enduring excellence in research and education at the interface of molecular science and engineering, to address the increasingly complex challenges that face society.  The Institute finds innovative molecular-based science and engineering solutions to the grand challenges facing our world.

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A greener plastic future

Our Affiliates look at the holistic integration of technology, design and policy for a greener plastic future.

3D printing

We present an overview of the potential economic, technical and environmental benefits of additive manufacturing.

Antimicrobial resistance

Our Affiliates are trying to understand how bacteria adapt to become resistant to antibiotics.

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Partnership with industry

IMSE works long-term with industrial partners to solve their major research challenges.
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Carbon capture and utilisation

We report on the viability of different carbon capture and utilisation options for the UK.
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Investing in researchers

We kickstart multidisciplinary projects and get young researchers established.