Research

Research themes

Brahmal Vasudevan Institute for Sustainable Aviation

Research themes

The Institute will focus on multidisciplinary research to aid the transition to zero pollution and innovate new technologies.
Airplane in flight

Sustainable aviation research at Imperial

Harnessing expertise from across the College to revolutionise flight and forge a brighter, cleaner future for all.

Research videos

Professor Paul Robinson Head of Department of Aeronautics
  • Lecture
Composite materials: separation anxiety and memory

Professor Paul Robinson, Head of Department (Aeronautics), delivers his inaugural lecture on new materials for shape shifting wing design.
Emile Greenhalgh profile shot
  • Materials
Supercharge: Materials that store and discharge energy

Professor Emile Greenhalgh demonstrates the next generation structural material he is developing that can store and discharge energy.