environmental engineering assesses and mitigates pollution for the benefit of human health and the environment. it brings together many disciplines. it requires an understanding of: biology chemistry physics engineering socio-economics legislation we work towards the sustainable provision of clean air, land, and water. by pursuing research in the school of engineering, you'll join a successful research group. our focus is on environmental civil engineering. our mission is to foster, promote and conduct research of international quality. we attract high-quality graduates and researchers and train them to international standards. this research programme is ideal if you are enthusiastic about environmental engineering research. our main research themes in environmental engineering are: engineered biological systems manipulation of the fate of micro-pollutants pollutant sequestration bioremediation risk assessment sanitation and low-cost water supplies for developing countries waste stabilisation ponds constructed wetlands minewater treatment carbon neutral initiatives geothermal energy