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Electrically heated elements turn from solids to liquids to provide flexibility to robotic building blocks.

Leila Bridgeman and her team at Duke University Pratt School of Engineering are developing software that will improve upon existing techniques to ensure robust and safety-assured control for complex autonomous systems such as drones and medical robotics.

The News and Observer highlights some of the state's biggest startup successes of 2025, including Duke Engineering startups focused on genetic health solutions and bespoke 3D-printed orthopedic implants.

New AI system analyzes data to help scientists understand complex systems that change over time.

At Duke University’s General Robotics Lab, a diverse team is giving robots a new sense—teaching machines to listen, move, and even learn on their own.

Former MEMS Chair Cate Brinson reflects on her five-and-a-half years working to strengthen departmental organization and expand faculty hiring in key research areas.

Brinson has been elected a Fellow of the Materials Research Society in recognition of her pioneering contributions to polymer science, shape memory alloys and the materials genome space.

Through interest‑based matching, curriculum orientation and an AI‑supported advising system, MEMS is redefining how undergraduates and faculty engage with each other.

Yiran Chen, Stefano Curtarolo, Charles Gersbach, David Mitzi and Junjie Yao were recognized for ranking in the top 1% by citation in their fields.

Successful PhD graduates from Duke Engineering share their experiences and advice for starting a company during doctoral studies.

Household robots and AI assistants illustrate how personality can make technology more approachable, while also amplifying ethical dilemmas.

Duke’s investment in state-of-the-art research tools empower scientists and engineers to uncover microscopic insights about everything from electronics to medicine.