Brunel Composites Centre sits between the knowledge base and industry, supporting partners in industry by transferring academic research in novel composites processing and joining technologies into industrial application. Who we are Dr Mihalis Kazilas Reader and Director of BCC Contact our experts Our capabilities From composite processing to vehicle dynamics modelling and beyond For latest news follow us on LinkedIn Core research areas Composites modelling and manufacturing manufacturing performance sensor implementations NDT Novel simulations methods ML, AI and Big Data numerical/analytical methods novel sensors Life cycle analysis of composites Browse our research projects View all View all Modular multi-material crash box for tailored impact energy absorption Development of smart and sustainable wind turbine blades Repurposing waste heat in composite manufacturing processes Joint Industrial Data Exchange Platform (JIDEP) CoPropel: Next-generation marine vessel propellers ESENSE: Tooling enabling temperature homogeneity and embedded graphene sensors Implementation of photovoltaics through innovative mini-grid expansion model Breakthrough reinforcement for added chassis efficiency End-effectors development and industrialisation for aviation High-performance pultrusion for advanced composites AI model to optimise composites material through thickness reinforcement design Cost effective acoustic liners for jet engines Smart self monitoring composite tool Composite hybrid joints with electromagnetic compatibility Graphene sensor for defect detection in composite materials Novel multi-zone self-heated out-of-autoclave composite tool Pause In partnership with TWI, Cambridge: Our home TWI is one of the world’s foremost independent research and technology organisations, with expertise in materials joining and engineering processes. Brunel Innovation Centre Innovative environment focused on non-destructive testing, condition and structural health monitoring, power ultrasonics and allied technologies covering a range of materials, sensors, electronics and software systems.