Research strategy
Mechanical Engineering

Research strategy

At UCL Engineering, our research is changing the world. Find out how our departments are focusing their efforts.

Centres and institutes
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Centres and institutes

Our wide array of research centres and institutes demonstrate the Faculty's commitment to pushing the boundaries of engineering.

Case Studies

Bloomberg and UCL Computer Science pioneer smarter software fixes with B-Assist
Bloomberg and UCL Computer Science pioneer smarter software fixes with B-Assist

Bloomberg and UCL Computer Science pioneer smarter software fixes with B-Assist

B-Assist makes automated code repair practical, delivering quick, relevant fixes right where engineers work.

26 May 2026

How UCL Computer Science is harnessing AI to help prisoners find better futures
How UCL Computer Science is harnessing AI to help prisoners find better futures

How UCL Computer Science is harnessing AI to help prisoners find better futures

Our researchers are working with the UK HM Prison and Probation Service, using machine learning to deliver tailored educational experiences that help prisoners and probationers to stop reoffending.

26 May 2026

How UCL Computer Science researchers solved authentication for millions without a single password
How UCL Computer Science researchers solved authentication for millions without a single password

How UCL Computer Science researchers solved authentication for millions without a single password

iProov's face authentication protects millions of users across multiple countries without passwords or complexity.

26 May 2026

Research Projects

The 100 Cyclists Project
The 100 Cyclists Project

The 100 Cyclists Project

UCL’s 100 Cyclists Project seeks to understand cycling crash risks. Data from 100 bike sensor units will be analysed at UCL, identifying common factors associated with near misses.

16 Jun 2021

STORMLAMP
STORMLAMP

STORMLAMP

Lighthouses are essential for the safety of mariners in navigating at sea, but after centuries of storms, weather and waves, are they still fit for purpose?

28 Feb 2020

Optimising operations of multi-modal urban transport systems for environmental improvement
Optimising operations of multi-modal urban transport systems for environmental improvement

Optimising operations of multi-modal urban transport systems for environmental improvement

19 Feb 2020