A Unique Approach to Preparing Roboticists for Industry
A new Master of Engineering in Robotics & Autonomy program joins Duke’s undergraduate and graduate certificates for aspiring technology leaders
Designing the Future
Tomorrow’s technologies will be built on foundations laid today in mechanical engineering and materials science. Duke’s Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science works to enable a better tomorrow by transcending the traditional definitions of these fields. By harnessing AI to develop complex computational modeling abilities, next-generation automation controllers and materials with comic-book-like properties, Duke MEMS is helping tackle the world’s grandest challenges. Our vibrant community encourages students to work on these projects with esteemed faculty, engaging in critical projects from day one.
Duke MEMS
Our 300 undergraduate and graduate students are studying exciting areas of mechanical engineering and materials science, including energy, aerospace, soft matter, biomedical applications, scientific modeling and computing, and reliable autonomous technology.
Latest Duke MEMS News
From Propulsion to Provost: A Conversation With Alec Gallimore
Duke Provost (and MEMS Professor) Alec Gallimore talks about his roots as an electric propulsion researcher for space flight and its impact on his current role
Christine Payne Begins Tenure as Chair of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science at Duke
The interdisciplinary leader, whose research is aimed at understanding how nanoparticles interact with biological systems, will lead Duke MEMS through June 2028