the department of chemical engineering and analytical science is a world leader in industrially relevant research and teaching in chemical engineering and related subjects. we undertake leading-edge multidisciplinary, creative and relevant research on a wide range of topics. focused on advancing the science and engineering of complex systems and addressing different scales and levels of complexity, the research in the department is carried out within seven research themes : - advanced functional materials and analytical science - biochemical and bioprocess engineering - catalysis and porous materials - multi-scale modelling - process integration - subsurface energy systems - sustainable industrial systems our breadth of research expertise and highly advanced facilities make us an ideal choice whatever your doctoral interest. facilitating research across chemical engineering and bioscience, chemistry, mathematics and analytical and measurement science, means we can offer you the benefits of a large multidisciplinary institution at the same time as ensuring you are given personal support for your professional development. explore the range of research projects we offer, as well as the development and network opportunities you can expect as one of our postgraduates.