Engineering a Smart Society

Harnessing the power of next-generation computing will change the world.

We stand at a historic inflection point with AI breakthroughs, quantum computing, and next-generation hardware on the horizon. Duke Engineering’s decades-long expertise and full-stack research facilities position us at the forefront of this revolution.

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A Transformational Investment

Since 1957, Pierre R. Lamond has been at the forefront of the semiconductor revolution. Now, he and his family have looked to Duke to continue that legacy by providing the foundation of a $57 million investment in computing.

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A landmark $57 million commitment from the Lamond family has named the Pierre R. Lamond Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke’s Pratt School of Engineering. The gift establishes the prestigious Pierre R. Lamond Presidential Distinguished Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering, supporting groundbreaking research in semiconductors, nanoelectronics, advanced computing, and next-generation technologies. With advanced computing and AI hardware now essential to national competitiveness, this investment strengthens Duke’s ability to attract world-class faculty, fund Ph.D. fellowships, expand student opportunities, and accelerate innovation in computing technologies. The funding is part of MADE FOR THIS: The Duke Campaign, the university’s most ambitious fundraising initiative to date, helping fuel Duke’s rapid rise in research excellence and national prominence in engineering.Watch the video and discover how this historic gift honors semiconductor pioneer Pierre Lamond and helps shape the next era of computing innovation.Learn more about the gift: https://pratt.duke.edu/news/lamond-ece/#Engineering #AI #Semiconductors #FutureOfTech #STEM𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐃𝐮𝐤𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲Established in 1924 in Durham, North Carolina, Duke University is one of the world’s leading institutions for education, research, and patient care.Subscribe ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@dukeuniversity 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 #𝐃𝐮𝐤𝐞𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲Home: https://duke.edu/News: https://today.duke.edu/X (Formerly Twitter): @DukeUInstagram: @dukeuniversityFacebook: @dukeunivLinkedIn: @DukeUniversityMB01RJ1GXZDH3NEMB01EU4LEDUTVKSMB01FHUVSVZ7QZ4
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Semiconductor Game Changers

Building on Duke’s legacy in high-performance computing and distributed systems, we bring together world-class teams in neuromorphic computing, cloud infrastructures, and AI-enabled hardware.

Yiran Chen
Brain-Inspired Computer Architectures
Tania Roy
Taming AI’s Energy Appetite
Haozhe Harry Wang
Atomic-Scale Semiconductor Manufacturing
Aaron Franklin standing in his lab with red light in the background.
Nanomaterials-Driven Electronics Beyond Conventional Silicon
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Specialized Computer Architectures for Efficient AI Hardware

Powerful, Responsible AI

At all levels of our institution, Duke Engineering is creating intelligent, energy-efficient and secure platforms that will power tomorrow’s industries and communities.

AI in Education

Learn how Duke CREATE is working toward AI-based tools to improve teaching and learning by using the Duke University community as a living lab.

AI in Research

Discover how AI systems can work alongside humans to design experiments, run instruments, and interpret data.

AI in Health

Find out how biomedical engineers are using AI’s predictive capabilities to engineer new biologics and drug delivery systems.

Computing on the Edge of Tomorrow

From quantum computers to automated robotics, Duke Engineering is the place to build yesterday’s science fiction to power tomorrow’s society.

Huanqian (Hazel) Loh and her new lab in the Duke Quantum Center (DQC)

Quantum Collaboration, Unlimited Possibilities

Backed by over $250 million in collaborative funding, the Duke Quantum Center (DQC) convenes researchers across disciplines to tackle real-world challenges with quantum computers and quantum simulators.

Gordon Williams, PhD student from the Vengosh Lab collects lithium-rich brines from Silver Peak, Nevada

Critical Minerals, Critical Leadership

Tomorrow’s computing advances can’t happen without the basic building blocks needed to build them. Duke’s Critical Minerals Hub addresses aspects of keeping them readily available from geopolitics to circular life cycles.

postdoctoral researcher Boxi Xia works on the second iteration of the Duke Humanoid, an open-source 10-degrees-of-freedom humanoid, as an extensible platform for locomotion research

Transformational Robotics and Automation

Recent investments into robotics facilities and the thought leaders to harness their transformative power has Duke positioned to shape the future of human-robot teaming and surgical practice.

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The Future Home of Computing at Duke

The transformational renovation of Hudson Hall will create a new home for expanded educational offerings including advanced computing, with contemporary classrooms and teaching labs that provide optimal environments for engineering design, problem-based teaching, and hands-on learning.

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Discover Engineering@Duke: Imagine. Build. Belong.

The Pratt School of Engineering invites community members of all ages to spend the afternoon with Duke Engineering faculty, staff, and students. Wearable technology, robotics, quantum computing, and more…welcome to […]

Apr 11 1:00 pm-4:00 pm

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A Duke Engineering education leads to lives of purpose and integrity that are as rewarding as they are impactful. Explore our supportive and inclusive community that defines excellence in engineering.

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