The Composites Centre
For research, modelling, testing and training in advanced composites
Four Departments affiliated to the Composite Centre were deemed World-Leading (4*) in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), with the other two deemed internationally excellent (3*).
Thirty academics supervise over 100 post-graduate and post-doctoral researchers in composites research and development.
We are leading the way in the synthesis and development of new composite innovations such as multifunctional materials and hierarchical composites.
We have a proven track record in research and development over a huge spectrum of different composite constituents, architectures, manufacturing routes, characterisation techniques and design for final applications.
Complimentary to the research is the training we offer, both bespoke short courses and the only established MSc in Composites in the UK, which was started in 1988.
The academics within the Composite Centre have considerable experience in undertaking consultancy, such as design, analysis, testing and expert witness work associated with Composites.
We are world-leading in characterisation and prediction of composite damage and failure.
We have extensive facilities for manufacture, testing and analysis of composites.
The Composite Centre has a strong tradition of providing underpinning research for industry.
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About us
Over the last thirty five years the Composites Centre has provided a focus for all the composites expertise across six Departments in the College:
- Aeronautics
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Materials
Our world-leading academics have a proven track record in innovating and undertaking research and industrial development in composites.
Contact
For more information about the work of The Composites Centre, please contact:
Professor Emile Greenhalgh
Room 334
City and Guilds Building
South Kensington Campus
SW7 2AZ
Tel: +44 (0)20 7594 5070
About the Centre
Our vision is to be the World leading resource for composite knowledge, research and training, ranging from conception of novel and new composites and architectures, to the design, testing and analysis of full-scale composite components in support of industry.
To create, utilise and disseminate knowledge in the field of composites to meet the needs of the industry and to contribute to the continued success and ambitions of our academics.
To provide potential collaborators and stakeholders with comprehensive visibility of, and access to, all the composite expertise and knowledge across Imperial College, and hence facilitate new and nurture existing collaborations.
To educate and train engineers and scientists in composites.