Research
We are one of the top research centres in the world, and the largest academic research centre in the UK, devoted to control and systems engineering.
Recognition of excellence
The outstanding international reputation of our research was recognised in the UK Research Assessment Exercise 2008 (RAE2008).
Large research active environment
In 2011, the total number of full-time research workers totalled around 115, made up of some 40 staff members and 75 PhD research students. Over the last decade, around 100 PhD students have graduated from the department, together with over 600 MSc students.
Research groups and centres
Much of our research is multi-disciplinary and results in partnerships with national and international institutions (both academic and industrial), and extensive collaboration with other departments in the University.
Our research is organised within three main research groups.
More about our research groups
Visit our research centres web pages
Valuable research contracts
Current and recent research income totalling over £15M, from more than 50 contracts, is used to fund our research laboratories and to support our research programmes.
View a list of current and recent contracts
Strong links with Industry
Our long standing and excellent reputation allows us to develop strong links with industry and create partnerships for research collaboration. We are one of the member Departments that form The Sheffield Engineering Gateway for industry.
The Sheffield Engineering Gateway
Seminars
A regular weekly research seminar programme is supported by a variety of eminent external and internal speakers.