Research
Research at the University of Hertfordshire is some of the most exciting to be found among UK universities.
We work at the forefront of innovation in science, engineering and information sciences.
Our research makes a real difference in areas that affect all our lives – like:
- the quality of the air we breathe
- the state of the atmosphere
- weather
- climate
- healthcare
- education
- transport
School of Engineering and Technology
The research activities of the School of Engineering and Technology are organised within the Centre of Engineering and Applied Science Research according to the following research groups:
- Microfluidics and microengineering
- Materials and structures research group
- Radio and mobile communications and digital systems
- Fluid mechanics group
- Agriculture & Environment Research Unit – AERU
This Centre forms part of the University’s Science and Technology Research Institute (STRI)
Highlights
- Our RAE 2008 results in general engineering
- InterHome, an energy-efficient intelligent house project, representing the UK in the finals of Microsoft Imagine Cup and headlined in New Scientists and several major newspaper.
Read more about Interhome, the 'smart' house project, on the NewScientist website. - EPSRC ICASE on MIMO-OFDM wireless and mobile communications systems
- Major KTP project with TTi on reconfigurable multifunctional signal generators
Contact us
Research students
Contact stri.admissions@herts.ac.uk if you are a prospective research student and you would like further information or an application form.
Businesses
Contact our business services team if you are a business requiring further information.