[3] The centre is primarily located on York Science Park housing high resolution NMR machines and a 7 T pre-clinical MRI scanner.

[6] Created in 2008 the centre is a joint venture with the Department of Biology and is currently based in the York Science Park.

[8][9] Recent research had led to exploration of harvesting fog for a renewable source of water and development of absorption techniques to reduce the impact of pollutants on the environment.

[10][11] Established in 2013, the research group studies and develops technology for atmospheric science with key areas of focus including air pollution as well as ozone depleting substances.

[12] The group also runs the Cape Verde Atmospheric Observatory studying the effects of nitrogen oxides and various other pollutants are having on the environment.