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​ Tithibhasana by Sumita Chauhan.

Research

Our vibrant, interdisciplinary research spans engineering, digital arts, technology and design. Enhanced by strong external collaborations, it actively promotes transformative changes to 21st century society and industry.

World-leading research

Our research forms a vital part of what we do at Kent. We work with cutting edge technology in the fields of Biomedical Engineering, Communications, Instrumentation and Control, Cyber Security, Creative industries and Mechanical Engineering to make real world impact in various industries. From our biometrics research that has been incorporated into international standards, to our instrumentation and measurement technology which reduces power station emissions in the UK and internationally, our research pushes boundaries.

All of our research is supported by specialist laboratory facilities. 

Research excellence

Our lecturers are highly respected in their fields. Many are active researchers who contribute to contemporary debate through their work and publications.

Professor John Batchelor standing in the Anechoic Chamber

Engineering Sensors of Everyday Life

Professor John Batchelor examines the next generation of sensor technologies

Research groups

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Communications
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Instrumentation and Control

Biomedical Engineering

Institute of Cyber Security for Society (iCSS)

Institute of Cultural and Creative Industries (iCCi)

Mechanical Engineering

REF success

In the most recent Research Excellence Framework, 70% of the School’s research activity was assessed to be either world-leading or internationally excellent.

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​ Picture by cocoparisienne..

A new angle on iris recognition

Research with UK company Smart Sensors led to significant developments in iris recognition systems

Our research: Making a difference

Our School has a large team of experts working in areas of electronic, mechanical, digital, creative and computing technologies.

We collaborate extensively with other academic and industry-based researchers in the UK, Europe and globally, in conference organisation, national and multi-national research projects and international standardisation. 

We support the development of our researchers at all levels, fully encouraging internal and external collaborations. Through our excellent business contacts, including a number of Visiting Professors from industry, we ensure that our research can contribute to a brighter global future. 

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