The Industrial Research Division works on solving problems of practical importance. It also trains professional engineers through an intensive programme of the latest techniques for advanced engineering design. The division is headed by Dr Robert Adey. 

Dr. Robert Adey

• NaturalHY - "Preparing for the hydrogen economy by using the existing natural gas system as a catalyst"
• Fracture Mechanics and Crack Propagation - supported by different industrial partners
• Cathodic Protection - supported by several industries
• Aircraft Corrosion
• "Development of New Repository Concepts for Toxic Waste Disposal" sponsored by EU Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development Programme
• "Enhanced Simulation of ICCP System" sponsored by USA Navy
• "Optimisation of Cathodic Protection Systems" supported by BEASY Ltd
• "High Performance Computing for Interactive Design" EU Esprit Programme