Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Centre for Precision Technologies is a centre of excellend for collaborative research, solving real-world manufacturing problems through cutting edge metrology research in precision engineering.
At the forefront of creating new measurement techniques, we apply novel techniques to real world problems. Highly innovative research and strong links with industry resulted in the Engineering and Physical Reseaarch Council (EPSRC) designating the CPT as a National Centre of Excellence in Advanced Metrology in 2011. Headed by Profession Jane Xiang Jiang, we are one of only 16 national centres for innovative manufacturing in the UK. The EPSRC Centre's focus is developing the UK's manufacturing metrology capabilities as well as supporting economic growth in relevant sectors.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Katie Addinall
- Department of Physical and Life Sciences - Lecturer
- School of Computing and Engineering
- Centre for Precision Technologies - Member
Person: Academic
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Paul Bills
- Department of Engineering - Reader
- School of Computing and Engineering - Director of Home Recruitment
- Centre for Precision Technologies - Member
Person: Academic
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Liam Blunt
- Department of Engineering - Professor
- School of Computing and Engineering
- Centre for Precision Technologies - Director
Person: Academic
Research output
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A deep learning model to enhance lung cancer detection using 'Dual-Branch' model classification approach
Shweikeh, E., Al-Rajab, M., Lu, J., Xu, Q., Joy, M., Ahmed, A. & Chang, H., 9 Jan 2026, In: PLoS One. 21, 1, 24 p., e0339404.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Advances on the mechanical robustness of superhydrophobic surfaces: Strategies, fabrication, and test
Liu, D., Zhong, W., Zeng, W. & Jiang, J., 1 May 2026, In: Precision Engineering. 99, p. 186-213 28 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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An evaluation of the pharmaceutical properties of the Nigerian baobab polysaccharide for sustained release oral tablets
Ajiboye, M. A., Rawat, Y., Mawla, N., Abdulhussain, R., Muhamad, H., Adebisi, A., Conway, B., Smith, A., Morris, G., Addinall, K., Dimopoulou, M., Angelis-Dimakis, A. & Asare-Addo, K., 1 Jan 2026, In: RSC Pharmaceutics. 3, 1, p. 126-135 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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HARP^2: (H)olistic (A)pproach to the Design of Efficient Heat (R)ecovery Systems for Electrical (P)ower (P)roduction
Blunt, L. (PI) & Ball, A. (CoI)
1/05/18 → 30/04/21
Project: Research
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3DRM: Accurate Full-Field 3D Shape Measurement Technique of Specular Surfaces by Phase-to-Depth Deflectometry
Jiang, J. (PI)
1/09/16 → 31/08/18
Project: Research
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AMPI: Advanced Machinery & Productivity Initiative - creating the new machines, technology and people needed to manufacture tomorrow’s products
Longstaff, A. (PI) & Fletcher, S. (CoI)
1/02/22 → 30/09/26
Project: Research
Activities
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Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Journal)
Li, T. (Reviewer)
Jan 2026Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication Peer-review
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Automation in Construction (Journal)
Li, T. (Reviewer)
2026 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication Peer-review
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Optics & Laser Technology (Journal)
Li, T. (Reviewer)
2026 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Publication Peer-review
Press/Media
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New student design competition celebrates inclusive engineering practice
Walton, K. & Deacon, K.
6/02/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Strengthening international research collaboration in Precision Engineering
4/02/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Other
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University team undertakes research led by Zeeko Ltd to unlock abundant energy
Yu, G., Walker, D. & Li, H.
5/04/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research