UCL Biochemical Engineering

27/01/2026

Network launched to unlock potential of seaweed in the UK
UK Seaweed Network has been launched by a team from UCL Biochemical Engineering at an event in the UK Parliament, bringing together researchers, industry, policymakers and coastal stakeholders.

UK Seaweed Network has been launched by a team from UCL Biochemical Engineering at an event in the UK Parliament, bringing together researchers, industry, policymakers and coastal stakeholders.

10/07/2025

We’re thrilled to share that Dr Pedro Silva Couto, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biochemical Engineering, has been awarded the 2025 Institute of Healthcare Engineering (IHE) Discovery Award.

We’re thrilled to share that Dr Pedro Silva Couto, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biochemical Engineering, has been awarded the 2025 Institute of Healthcare Engineering (IHE) Discovery Award.

09/07/2025

Please welcome the new Crook Committee for 2025!

The Crook Society is our undergraduate events committee, named after Professor Eric Crook, one of the early supporters of Biochemical Engineering research at UCL.

Pictured from top right to left: Cheyenne Emanuel, Samaira Khera and Selin Mawdsley. Centre Elissa Khelfaoui. Bottom left to right: Arkh Rishi Goyal, Rhys Davies and Sofia Viola.

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/engineering/ucl-biochemical-engineering/please-welcome-new-crook-committee-2025

24/06/2025

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/engineering/ucl-biochemical-engineering/marie-dorn-receives-actip-fellowship-award-2025

Marie Dorn, an EngD candidate in Biochemical Engineering, was awarded the ACTIP Fellowship Award 2025

05/06/2025

We have a new vacancy for a Research Fellow in Raipid Process Development, with a salary of £43,374 to £51,860 and a closing date of 23 June. Apply here!

UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

15/04/2025

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Research Fellow in Genomic Medicines Manufacturing, Salary £43,374 £51,860. Deadline 11 May. Find out more and apply below...

UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).

06/03/2025

Last year Adriana Novakova graduated with a Bioprocessing of New Medicines (Business and Management) BSc. She published a paper based on her final-year thesis, a review of the feasibility of a vaccine to fight breast cancer. Great job, Adriana!

Adriana Novakova graduated with a Bioprocessing of New Medicines (Business and Management) BSc in 2024. She published a paper based on her final-year thesis, a review of the feasibility of a vaccine to fight breast cancer. Great job, Adriana!

03/03/2025

Sheena Doshi graduated last year with a BSc in Bioprocessing of New Medicines (Business and Management). She was inspired to organise her own outreach programme to share her knowledge and passion for vaccines.

UCL Biochemical Engineering graduate Sheena graduated last year and felt inspired to share her knowledge about vaccines with a wider audience, starting with the school she studied at before starting her degree

26/02/2025

This is the second of two funded PhDs here in conjunction with Cytiva, deadline 31/3.
2 of 2... Establishing a structure – performance relationship for viral-clearance filter
Primary Supervisor: Dr Thomas Johnson (Department of Biochemical Engineering, UCL)
Secondary Supervisor: Dr John Hales (Department of Biochemical Engineering, UCL)
Industrial Supervisor: Dr Emily Whitworth (Cytiva)

PhD Project - Establishing a structure – performance relationship for viral-clearance filter at University College London, listed on FindAPhD.com

26/02/2025

We've got two more funded PhDs here in conjunction with Cytiva, deadline 31/3.
1 of 2... Classifying filter behaviour through advanced imaging experimentation and digitalisation
Primary Supervisor: Dr Thomas Johnson (Department of Biochemical Engineering, UCL)
Secondary Supervisor: Dr Stephen Goldrick (Department of Biochemical Engineering, UCL)
Industrial Supervisor: Dr Emily Whitworth (Cytiva)

PhD Project - Classifying filter behaviour through advanced imaging experimentation and digitalisation at University College London, listed on FindAPhD.com

22/01/2025

Book your ticket for Professor Qasim Rafiq's inaugural lecture titled: From Blood to Bioreactor: Manufacturing the Therapies of Tomorrow
18 February 2025, 5:30 pm–7:30 pm

Book your ticket for Professor Qasim Rafiq's inaugural lecture and drinks reception. Qasim's lecture is titled: From Blood to Bioreactor: Manufacturing the Therapies of Tomorrow

22/01/2025

We have a vacancy for a Research Fellow in Bioprocess Sustainability Evaluation, part of the Manufacturing Research Hub for a Sustainable Future (VaxHub Sustainable)

Salary £43,124–£51,610

Closing Date 05-Feb-2025

The latest job opportunities here at UCL Biochemical Engineering