Our research has received consistent national and international recognition for its high quality and its breadth of focus. For detailed information about individual staff members' research and publications,听follow the links to our full staff profiles.
- Biotreatment
- Biofilms (Peter Gostomski)
- Biofiltration, biotrickle beds听(Peter Gostomski)
- Biological waste treatment processes听(Peter Gostomski)
- Bioreactor engineering (Peter Gostomski,听Carlo Carere)
- Extremophiles (Carlo Carere)
- High-value natural products (ag-, aqua- and microbial) (Ken Morison,听Peter Gostomski,听Carlo Carere)
- Microbial dynamics and control (Peter Gostomski)
- Microbial fuel cells (Peter Gostomski,听Aaron Marshall)
- Food and food by-product processing (Ken Morison,听Carlo Carere)
- Catalysis (Aaron Marshall,听Alex Yip)
- Fischer-Tropsch (Chris Williamson,听Matt Watson)
- Fuel cells, water electrolysis and redox flow batteries (Aaron Marshall)
- Gasification and pyrolysis (Shusheng Pang)
- Hydrogen production (Aaron Marshall)
- Microbial fuel cells (Peter Gostomski,听Aaron Marshall)
- Techno-economic analysis for renewable energy systems听(Shusheng Pang)
- Sustainability analysis (LCA, exergy)听(Shusheng Pang)
- Drying (Shusheng Pang)
- High temperature separations (Matt Watson)
- Biological water treatment processes (Peter Gostomski)
- Electrocatalysis (Aaron Marshall)
- Environmental issues in wood processing (Shusheng Pang)
- Heterogeneous catalysis听(Aaron Marshall,听Alex Yip,听Matt Watson)
- Sustainability analysis (LCA, exergy)听(Shusheng Pang)
- Water treatment听(Peter Gostomski,听Aaron Marshall,听Alex Yip)听
- Additive manufacturing (3D printing) of unit operations (Matt Watson,听Conan Fee)
- Biofiltration, biotrickle听beds (Peter Gostomski)
- Catalyst design (Aaron Marshall,听Alex Yip,听Matt Watson)
- Dairy process and evaporator design (Ken Morison)听
- Drying听(Shusheng Pang)
- Formulation of fertilisers (Daniel Holland)
- High-temperature separations (Matt Watson)
- Membrane gas separation (Alex Yip)
- Membrane separations in food processing (Ken Morison)听
- Processing and crystallisation of concentrated sugar solutions (Ken Morison)听
- Processing of engineered wood products and composites听(Shusheng Pang)
- Electrochemical sensors (Aaron Marshall)
- NMR and MRI in chemical engineering (Daniel Holland)
- Physical properties of foods (Ken Morison)
- Computational fluid dynamics for granular and multiphase flow (Daniel Holland)
- Modelling and control of diary processes (Ken Morison)
- Numerical modelling of chemical reactors (Matt Watson)
Postgraduate project topics
Our postgraduate students are working with us on a range of projects covering our diverse fields of interest. Find out more about possible听postgraduate research topics.
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Research centres and collaborations
Chemical and Process Engineering researchers are active within both UC and external research groups, centres and collaborations. Find out more about some of our partnerships and affiliations.
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Wood Technology Research Centre
UC's Wood Technology Research Centre enables information exchange between staff engaged in wood-related research. It facilitates the shared use of research facilities, enhances research programmes, and promotes technology transfer to end users.
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Wood Technology Research Centre
UC's Wood Technology Research Centre enables information exchange between staff engaged in wood-related research. It facilitates the shared use of research facilities, enhances research programmes, and promotes technology transfer to end users.
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Wood Technology Research Centre
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Biomolecular Interaction Centre
The Biomolecular Interaction Centre (BIC) is a multi-disciplinary research centre dedicated to the study of molecular interactions critical to biological function. Learn more about the Biomolecular Interaction Centre by exploring the links below.
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Biomolecular Interaction Centre
The Biomolecular Interaction Centre (BIC) is a multi-disciplinary research centre dedicated to the study of molecular interactions critical to biological function. Learn more about the Biomolecular Interaction Centre by exploring the links below.
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Biomolecular Interaction Centre
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MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology
The MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology is a network of researchers who create innovative, sustainable materials. We work with industry and government to address global challenges such as clean water, renewable energy, and climate change. Learn about the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology.
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MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology
The MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology is a network of researchers who create innovative, sustainable materials. We work with industry and government to address global challenges such as clean water, renewable energy, and climate change. Learn about the MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology.
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MacDiarmid Institute for Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology
