Research Showcase Event

Over the last forty years the Composites Centre has provided the focus for the entire composites expertise across eight Departments in the College: Aeronautics, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Dyson Design School, Materials and Mechanical Engineering. Over this time we have maintained a track record in delivering world-leading and ground-breaking research over a huge spectrum of different composite constituents, architectures, manufacturing routes, characterisation and modelling techniques and design for final applications.

Given that composite materials are recognised as a critical technology for the future prosperity of the UK, and UK-based composite product manufacture is anticipated to grow by more than fivefold by 2030*, the expertise that resides in the Composites Centre is well positioned to collaborate with industry and research funders.

The first Composites Centre Research Showcase took place on Monday 24 September 2018. We welcomed over 50 representatives from industrial and sponsor organisations to view the range of research, facilities, and expertise at the Centre and to engage with academics from across the College.

Building on this legacy, the 2025 Composites Research Showcase was held on Friday 13 June, hosted by the Composites Centre at Imperial College London. This event brought together industry, stakeholders, and policymakers to explore the latest advances in composites research, including cutting-edge research, state-of-the-art facilities, and the expertise that has positioned the Centre as a global leader in composite materials. The showcase featured a poster display of current research, presentations from leading academics and industrial experts, and panel sessions to discuss challenges, opportunities, and potential adoption routes. Attendees had the unique opportunity to interact directly with researchers working in this field.

If you weren't able to join us for our event or are interested in finding out more about what we do in the Composites Centre, take a look at our Composites Centre Brochure 2025.