Title: "Recent Progress on Batteries (Mainly Li and Na)" Abstract: Clean energy, electric vehicles (EVs), and electric energy storage (ESS) are becoming increasingly common topics of discussion worldwide, alongside technologies like cell phones and notebook PCs. At the heart of these advancements are batteries, particularly lithium-ion batteries, which play a critical and essential role. In […]
Human interactions with the environment and with others generate mechano-acoustic (MA) signals that encode rich information about physiological and biomechanical processes. Although these signals often attenuate at the skin-air interface, epidermal electronics provide a powerful means to capture them, offering a transformative approach for non-invasive, real-time health monitoring. We present a soft, skin-mounted MA sensing […]
Title: Nanomechanical DNA devices to program collective dynamics and interrogate biomolecules Abstract: Structural DNA nanotechnology is an emerging field with exciting potential for applications such as single molecule sensing, drug delivery, imaging, and biophysical measurements. DNA nanodevices are particularly well-suited to interface with and manipulate biomolecules in vitro and in vivo because of the ability […]
ABSTRACT: Recent advances in surgical robotics have enabled innovative techniques that reduce patient trauma, shorten hospital stays, and improve both diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic outcomes. However, despite the many benefits of robot-assisted minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures, significant limitations remain, particularly in the dexterity, intelligence, and autonomy of current robotic systems, as well as in […]
Cross disciplinary participants from across the region Engineering and Clinical Faculty Talks Faculty Panel Discussion Student Poster Presentations 6th Floor Trent Semans Building
Title: Nematic Alignment of Chains by Shear Flow and its Role in Accelerating Nucleation and Stabilizing Against Edge Fracture Abstract: Applying shear flow to some molten polymer liquids imparts a nematic chain alignment that creates form birefringence. Rheo-optical methods are used to quantify this alignment for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and poly(ether ether ketone) (PEEK). With […]
ABSTRACT: Robotic assisted surgery (RAS) systems provide enhanced dexterity and precision but still require surgeons to control every motion, leading to long procedures and variable outcomes. While autonomous robotics has revolutionized manufacturing and aviation, soft tissue surgery presents unique challenges including unpredictable deformations and complex perception requirements. My research transforms teleoperated robotic surgery into autonomous […]
Abstract: The rational design and control of defects in electronic ceramics is critical for property control and optimizing electronic or electrochemical device performance. Point defects, in particular, influence properties such as conductivity, electric polarization and, as most recently discovered, the ability to switch polarization to engender ferroelectricity in wurtzite-structure materials. In polycrystalline materials, the interactions […]
Join us for Duke-Industry Materials Connect 2025! Faculty, students, and researchers are invited to connect with regional industry partners to explore opportunities for collaboration, internships, and innovation in materials and critical minerals. Friday, November 21, 2025 3:00 - 5:00 PM Mumma Commons, FCIEMAS Building Enjoy light refreshments while networking with Duke colleagues, graduate students, and […]
Title: Automating Computational Materials Design with Explainable AI Abstract: High-throughput density functional theory (DFT) calculations have the capability to quickly screen thousands of materials to identify the top candidates for myriad of energy and sustainability applications. However, despite its impressive efficiency relative to experiments, computational screening is still incapable of exploring the entirety of materials […]
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