Research centres

Find out more about our interdisciplinary research centres across the Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering.

Researchers from NCCAT surrounding an engine

National Centre for Combustion and Aerothermal Technology (NCCAT)

NCCAT acts as the UK’s primary hub for research and development of future low-emission aero gas turbine combustion technologies and beyond.
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Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre (UTC)

The Loughborough UTC is widely recognised as a world-leading research centre and focuses on the complex aerodynamic processes occurring within gas turbine combustion systems and other related engine components.
Loughborough colleagues and caterpillar sat at a table

Caterpillar Innovation & Research Centre (IRC)

We are working alongside Caterpillar to develop a research portfolio primarily in the field of engines, engine sub-systems and hybrid powertrain systems development, to support future production and business needs.
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Loughborough Centre for Control and Autonomous Systems (LUCAS)

The Centre focuses on the development and application of autonomous system and control technologies particularly in the context of aerospace and automotive engineering.