Future and emerging technologies

 The University of Exeter has long enjoyed a world-leading reputation for its work on advanced materials and cutting-edge work with industry partners.

From Metamaterials and High Performance polymers to Additive Layer Manufacturing (PEEK) and Nanomaterials, we are uniquely positioned to solve a range of industry challenges.

Our metamaterials experts can work with you to enable simulation, measurement, and fabrication of metamaterials and metamaterial-based devices. Our Exeter Technologies Group (ETG) can help you combine materials science and manufacturing processes to develop new knowledge about these interactions. With a focus on polymers and composites, we work across three centres (X-AT, CALM and CALMARE) to develop improved materials and processes for industrial applications.  

A pioneer in two-dimensional materials, we host the UK Centre for Graphene Science and are the creators of GraphExeter – the world’s best carbon based transparent electrical conductor.

Contact:

Dr Maria Azini
Impact and Partnership Development Manager – Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing
M.Azini@exeter.ac.uk
 

Exeter Energy brings together over 140 individuals from across all disciplines at the University of Exeter to collectively understand and facilitate transformation to sustainable energy systems.

Our Energy research spans a wide array of renewable energy technologies including solar, offshore, geothermal and sustainably produced electricity as we strive to find and develop the solutions that can meet the world’s demand for clean energy and help integrate them through policy and procedure.

Our Centre for Offshore Technology (COT) has world-class engineering facilities to support theoretical design, component testing and sea trials, offering a coherent development route for new technologies. Whilst optimisation, power electronics and sensor development help improve monitoring and management for established technologies.

Contact:

Jim Grant
Senior Impact and Partnership Development Manager – Energy and Marine
J.A.T.Grant@exeter.ac.uk

Working in partnership with businesses from across different sectors in the UK and around the world, the University of Exeter’s modelling and simulation expertise is helping to transform industry problems from service provision and healthcare to smart cities. 
 
We are home to leading modelling specialists in areas including: Bioengineering, Vibration Engineering (VSimulators, Vibration Control & Monitoring), Control & Robotics, Structural Health Monitoring and Structural Management 

Contact:

Dr Maria Azini
Impact and Partnership Development Manager – Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing
M.Azini@exeter.ac.uk 

Through our Centre for Future Clean Mobility and our research into areas such as hybridisation, electrification and autonomous systems, we are partnering with businesses to develop low-emissions, high-efficiency integrated power systems for applications in the aerospace, automotive, marine, and rail sectors. Driving the next generation towards zero carbon. 
 
We specialise in developing new hybrid and electric powertrain technology for cleaner mobility of humans and goods.  
 
We are committed to leading the next generation of clean mobility, which will make our streets, railways, farms, skies, seas and waterways, cleaner and greener. 

Contact:

James McNaughton
Centre for Future Clean Mobility Manager
J.McNaughton@exeter.ac.uk

The University of Exeter’s internationally renowned water systems engineering research is supporting, developing and operationalising sustainable water management across a wide range of application areas including water supply and distribution systems, waste water and urban drainage systems, flood risk management, and smart water systems, to name a few. 
 
These capabilities will be further enhanced by the opening of our Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water and Waste (CREWW), an exciting new venture established to undertake research into how we can manage our natural resources in ways which are sustainable and resilient in the face of climate change and population growth.

Contact:

Josephine Butcher
Programme Manager, CREWW
J.Butcher@exeter.ac.uk 

At Exeter we look at the sociology, economic, ethical considerations of developing new technology.

The digital age has revolutionised business and the rate of change is still accelerating. At our Business School our research is at the forefront of examining how organisations can harness the power of technological transformation in a socially responsible way. We examine the ethical considerations that new technologies bring and explore the ways in which digital connectivity is changing the way that we interact with one another and conduct business.