Adrian Kelly is a Professor of Process Engineering at the University of Bradford's School of Engineering, part of the Faculty of Engineering & Digital Technologies. He holds roles including Placements Tutor for Engineering disciplines and has expertise in polymer processing, thermal optimization, and sustainable materials. His research focuses on process monitoring, pharmaceutical polymer engineering, nanocomposites, and recycling technologies. Kelly has co-founded the Centre for Pharmaceutical Engineering Science and is active in the Centre of Advanced Materials Engineering and the Centre for Polymer Micro and Nano Technology. Prof. Kelly earned a PhD in Mechanical Engineering with industrial sponsorship for rheometry research. He leads research on topics like extrusion processing, material recycling, and drug delivery systems. His work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing process analytical technologies (PAT) and sustainable manufacturing. His publications (2020–2025) explore advanced materials recycling, polymer composite development, and process optimization. Key trends include enhancing material recyclability, improving drug delivery via hot melt extrusion, and applying machine learning to process prediction. His research impacts fields from biomedical engineering to environmental sustainability through innovative material applications.







