High-Impact Research

Duke Engineering is a leader in defining and advancing high-impact fields that tie to grand challenges for engineering and society.

Explore Our Signature Research Themes

Among the Top in Research

12

major externally funded research centers

#12

in research funding per faculty among leading U.S. engineering schools

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View our directory of faculty researchers and the awards.

#19 in research productivity among U.S. engineering schools Academic Analytics

56 spinoff companies from Duke Engineering faculty research

92% externally funding growth over the past decade

Duke Science and Technology

Learn how Duke is investing in team-based discovery science and technology to benefit people and the planet.

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If you have a research opportunity, contact a faculty member or center directly. If you’re not sure where to start, contact us.

Industry Partners

Interested in a private industry-academic partnership? Learn how our Corporate and Industry Relations office can help.