Our centres

We have Centres, Institutes and Groups that undertake world-class research in our specialised areas of academic expertise

 

  • Cranfield Forensic Institute

    CFI has extensive expertise and exceptional facilities in a wide range of forensic sciences specialities

  • Defence Electronics Group

    Providing state of the art electronics hardware and software solutions, education and research for both defence and civilian domains

  • Digital Forensics

    We have a range of expertise in relation to the extraction, examination, interpretation and communication of data from digital devices

  • Measuring insects in forensic investigation

    Forensic Entomology

    Forensic entomology utilises insects that feed on dead tissue and decomposing remains to aid in legal investigations

  • Formulation and Manufacturing Group

    This research team undertakes research in formulation and manufacturing of energetic materials.

  • International Security and Law

    We enable the development of more secure societies through high-quality research, education and consultancy

  •  Survivability, Lethality and Materials Group

    Lethality and Survivability Group

    Leading expertise in the philosophy of lethality and survivability through in-depth knowledge of the associated technologies and science

  • Life Assessment Group

    This research group undertakes research into understanding the chemistry and thermal decomposition chemistry of energetic materials

  • Materials Characterisation

    Materials, physics and engineering to a wide range of defence, security and industrial challenges

  • Ordnance Test and Evaluation Centre

    Performing independent test and evaluation on weapon systems and explosive stores

  • Propellant Group

    We are the focus for solid propellant research and the understanding of their material science and chemical properties

  • Research degree opportunities in Systems Engineering

    The Centre of Excellence for Complex Systems provides opportunities for research degree study in various areas of systems engineering

  • Security Group

    This Group is active in the areas of explosives and CBR detection, working to develop new and improved current detection equipment

  • Strategic Leadership Programme

    A Strategic Leadership Programme was delivered over five days in Mombasa, Kenya

  • Synthesis Group

    Research into energetic molecules, binders, plasticisers and new synthetic routes for current energetic materials