PGR Conference

The Department of Engineering’s Postgraduate Research (PGR) conference (Research Day) is an annual conference that brings PGR students together from all engineering disciplines at Durham University. This conference serves as a platform for our postgraduate researchers to showcase their cutting-edge work, engage in diverse discussions, and foster collaborative connections. This is a full day of research presentations, networking, and social activities. The event features awards, food, coffee breaks, refreshments, as well as social gatherings. See the detailed program and the prize winners of the latest event below.

PGR Engineering Conference - 3rd July 2025

Best 10-minute Research Presentation: Freddie White - Light-Emitting Field-Effect Transistors for the Next Generation of Display Technology

Best 3-minute Research Presentation: Hongkuan Chen - Greener Miles: Advancing Vehicle Comfort with Adsorption Dehumidification

Best Poster: Milad Banitalebi Dehkordi - Integration of a Cooling System from Waste Materials for Fire-Prone regions: Bridging Engineering, Carbon Capture, and Microbial Resilience