Aston University

Aston University is a research-intensive institution in the heart of Birmingham, known for delivering world-class innovation at the intersection of academia, technology, and industry. Our mission is to solve real-world challenges through transformative research that advances the frontiers of Industry 5.0, digitalisation, and sustainability.

We are internationally recognised for expertise in:

• Advanced robotics and AI for human-centric automation, including autonomous disassembly, vision-guided manipulation, and intelligent control systems;

• Digital twins and cyber-physical systems for predictive manufacturing, optimisation, and system resilience;

• Next-generation materials and coatings engineered for circularity, low emissions, and extreme environments;

• AI-driven sorting, remanufacturing, and critical raw material recovery from batteries, WEEE, and end-of-life assets;

• Biomedical technologies and assistive robotics supporting healthy aging and inclusive innovation;

• Industrial 6G, edge intelligence, and trustworthy autonomy for connected robotic systems.

Aston has an outstanding track record of securing competitive UK and EU funding and translating research into commercial and societal impact. Our dynamic ecosystem spans strong ties with SMEs, large industries, and public sector bodies across Europe. We are actively seeking to coordinate or partner in Horizon Europe projects focused on sustainable industrial transformation, circular value chains, digital innovation, and beyond.