Biomechanics & Biomaterials
Duke MEMS faculty are exploring a deep and rich array of biological phenomena to unlock discoveries leading to new bio-inspired materials. Building on our discoveries, we are solving analytical and biomechanical problems with clinical relevance.
We work closely with Duke collaborators in biomedical engineering, the natural sciences, Duke Nicholas School of the Environment and Duke University Medical Center in numerous research and educational activities.
Research Areas
- Acoustofluidics and microfluidics
- Biomaterials and soft matter
- Biomechanical engineering
- Medical device development
- Nanoscience and nanomedicine
- Tissue engineering
Centers & Initiatives
We foster strong and growing multidisciplinary connections with faculty across Duke University and beyond that include:
Associated Faculty
Wilkins Aquino
Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Gaurav Arya
Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Matthew L Becker
Hugo L. Blomquist Distinguished Professor of Chemistry
L. Catherine Brinson
Donald M. Alstadt Chair of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science, Sharon C. and Harold L. Yoh III Distinguished Professor
Chuan-Hua Chen
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Ashutosh Chilkoti
Alan L. Kaganov Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Louis Edwin DeFrate
Laszlo Ormandy Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Liang Feng
Assistant Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Ken Gall
Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Laurens E. Howle
Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering and Material Science
Tony Jun Huang
William Bevan Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Bavand Keshavarz
Assistant Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Brian Mann
Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Piotr E. Marszalek
Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
David Needham
Professor Emeritus in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Xiaoyue Ni
Assistant Professor of the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Christine K. Payne
Yoh Family Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Amanda Randles
Alfred Winborne and Victoria Stover Mordecai Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences
Shyni Varghese
Laszlo Ormandy Distinguished Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Stefan Zauscher
Associate Chair, Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of MEMS
Pei Zhong
Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Other Research Specialties
Explore additional specialty research areas in Duke MEMS and throughout the Pratt School of Engineering.