Omnidirectional, Sea-Urchin-Like Robot Defies Traditional Designs
Duke engineers introduce Argus, a robot with no front, no back and 20 eyes, as proof-of-concept for a new design principle called dynamic symmetry.
Engineering a Sustainable Society
A sustainable future depends on engineering solutions that meet the demands of a growing population with constrained resources. Duke Engineering is leading transformation across scientific fields, industries, and communities to build a healthier planet.
Paradigm-Shifting Research
Building on a century of innovation, Duke engineers are focused on projects that strengthen ecosystems, serve communities, and protect the planet’s future.
Taming AI’s Energy Appetite
AI’s explosive growth demands enormous amounts of energy and water. Duke researchers are developing new approaches to hardware to make circuitry more compact and sustainable.
Insuring Our Communities’ Futures
Duke’s Center for Innovation in Risk, Catastrophes, and Decisions (CIRCAD) partners with industry and policymakers to rethink insurance and risk strategies for increasingly vulnerable communities.
Powering Renewable Infrastructure
From capturing carbon created by fossil fuels to improving solar cell efficiency, Duke materials scientists are at the forefront of engineering the foundations of a cleaner energy infrastructure.
Thinking Globally, Acting Locally
By working directly with communities, Duke engineers are turning promising ideas into progress that lasts and that matters to the people and places it reaches.
Industry Needed Solutions. Duke Delivered.
Leaders from diverse industries share a need for graduates prepared to tackle sustainability in practical ways. Our Master of Engineering in Climate and Sustainability program teaches students how to run and scale ventures built around social, economic, and environmental impact.
Designing Climate Solutions
Duke’s Design Climate program accelerates technology development that advances global sustainability by providing hands-on courses, venture support, prototyping resources, and connections across campus and industry.
New York Climate Exchange
As a coastal state, North Carolina knows firsthand the challenges of climate change. That perspective drives our commitment to the ambitious $700 million living-learning hub for environmental solutions.
Teams Built for Global Impact
Solving global challenges with international companies might intimidate some, but Duke engineers embrace it. Interdisciplinary teams engage annually in ambitious, multi-year projects aimed at solving challenges posed by various XPRIZE competitions. Whether mapping ocean floors or documenting rainforest biodiversity through autonomous drones, students gain hands-on skills, teamwork experience, and global exposure.
Upcoming Events
Duke Research in Engineering Program (DukeREP) Begins
Duke Research in Engineering Program (DukeREP) is a 7-week summer program hosted by the Biomedical Engineering Department (BME) for high school students with an interest in science and engineering. Apply […]
Jun 15
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Jun 15
Duke Research in Engineering Program (DukeREP) Begins
Duke Research in Engineering Program (DukeREP) is a 7-week summer program hosted by the Biomedical Engineering Department (BME) for high school students with an interest in science and engineering. Apply […]
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Jun 19
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