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The Institute for Digital Molecular Design and Fabrication - DigiFAB

Leading a new era of digital molecular design and fabrication for a smart, healthy and sustainable society

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Our Master's programme in Digital Chemistry aims to equip scientists and professionals with much-needed skills to navigate and contribute to the emerging fields of automation and data-driven chemistry. Apply now to start in October 2023 >

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Launched in May 2021, DigiFAB is a unique institute dedicated to digital molecular design and fabrication. It's a key priority of Imperial’s Academic Strategy and it is a flagship project working across all faculties and departments.
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Hack it! Read two blog posts by students who teamed up for the 2021 DigiFAB Hackathon >

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In 2018 the Department of Chemistry moved into a custom-built facility at Imperial’s new White City Campus. This landmark building has been designed to support major advances in the chemical and molecular sciences.

DigiFAB Research

DigiFAB relies on four interconnected pillars to tackle major challenges in digital molecular design and fabrication, led by experts reflecting Imperial College London's interdisciplinary strength. The pillars, underpinned by our Data Strategy, work together to deliver research applications such as Reaction Optimisation, AI-driven materials discovery, Accelerated drug-discovery and Precision Agriculture.

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Data and Modelling

Data-driven approaches, including machine learning and AI, coupled with modelling and optimisation for the design and analysis of chemical data

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Automation and Robotic advances in the lab for rapid, online reaction and chemical data generation

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Sensors and Characterisation Platforms

Novel and high-throughput approaches for the analysis and characterisation of the generated data

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Synthesis and Processes

Digital design of synthesis and scaling-up manufacturing processes

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22 August 2023

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22 May 2023

Industry consortium to develop modern chemical manufacturing methods

03 May 2023

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11 September 2025, 10.00–18.00

Natural Sciences Showcase 2025

Sir Alexander Fleming Building, South Kensington Campus

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