Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering

Making molecules matter

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We bring together Imperial's world-leading researchers in science, engineering, medicine and business to find molecular-based solutions to important challenges facing society.

Engineering

Using microbes to remove microplastics from wastewater and sewage sludge

Could we use engineering biology to prevent spreading microplastics on agricultural soils?

Read our briefing paper to find out more

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Major ranking recognises Imperial as top 10 global university for sustainability

10 December 2024

26 November 2024

Imperial announces 'visionary leaders' for Schools of Convergence Science

18 November 2024

IMSE Masters Scholarship Interview with Yea Eun Moon

01 November 2024

Get to know the 2024-2025 Molecular Engineering Masters student!

01 October 2024

Visualizing molecular engineering

Events

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Science and Engineering Research for Cultural Heritage Conference 2025

Sir Alexander Fleming Building, South Kensington Campus
Professor Kristala Prather
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IMSE Annual Lecture: Building Microbial Chemical Factories: Design, Assembly, and Engineering of Biological Routes to Chemical Compounds by Professor Kristala L. J. Prather (MIT)

Join us for our Dr Theo George Wilson Annual Lecture Building Microbial Chemical Factories: Design, Assembly, and Engineering of Biological Routes to Chemical Compounds by Professor Kristala L. J. Prather (MIT).

City and Guilds Building, South Kensington Campus
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About the Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering

Our vision is to achieve enduring excellence in research and education at the interface of molecular science and engineering, to address the increasingly complex challenges that face society.  The Institute finds innovative molecular-based science and engineering solutions to the grand challenges facing our world.

Impact stories

An overflowing rubbish skip at the edge of a beach

A greener plastic future

Our Affiliates look at the holistic integration of technology, design and policy for a greener plastic future.

3D printing

We present an overview of the potential economic, technical and environmental benefits of additive manufacturing.

Antimicrobial resistance

Our Affiliates are trying to understand how bacteria adapt to become resistant to antibiotics.

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Partnership with industry

IMSE works long-term with industrial partners to solve their major research challenges.
Gavin Power Plant, Ohio, USA

Carbon capture and utilisation

We report on the viability of different carbon capture and utilisation options for the UK.
Qilei Song

Investing in researchers

We kickstart multidisciplinary projects and get young researchers established.