Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering : Duke University

Fig 1: ECE student at Duke is working with an Oscilloscope (Tektronix TDS 3000 series)

Research areas in Duke University : (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering)

Research areas:  

Architecture and Networking : Research in computer architecture and networking focuses on architecting next generation computer systems that will be high-performance, reliable, self-healing, and even self assembled. Furthermore, we are networking these computers over the wired and wireless media to realize a future in which information will be available anytime, anywhere.  

Biological Applications : Faculty in this research subgroup collaborate with other ECE faculty, and with faculty in other departments and in the medical school, to address a wide variety of applications of electrical and computer engineering to biological problems.  

Circuits and Systems : This research focuses on the behavior, integration and testing of components in both digital and analog circuits and systems. We leverage the properties of emerging technologies to deliver new capabilities in mixed-signal, RF, and digital applications and in many cases seek to exploit new phenomena at the nanoscale.  

Nanosystems, Devices & Materials : This research focuses on devices and systems that exploit the properties of materials at the nanoscale. An important aspect of this work is to study the broad, vertical implications of the behavior of materials on integrated systems in new application domains.  

Quantum Computing & Photonics :  Adequate utilization of light promises unparalleled performance in a wide range of applications in imaging, sensing, energy sciences and advanced information processing. The Quantum Computing & Photonics (or, the appropriate research group name here) research activities at Duke explore novel approaches to building unique optical devices and systems leveraging advances in new material systems, nano-and micro-fabrication technologies, integrated microsystems concepts and computational techniques. 

Sensing & Signals : The sensing and signals group focuses on fundamental theoretical and methodological aspects of information processing with a wide variety of important and exciting applications. Recording and analyzing signals, images, and electromagnetic waves is a key component of Duke's interdisciplinary research in ECE. The researchers in this area tackle challenging problems ranging from the measurement of lightening to improving hearing with cochlear implants and from homeland security to the next generation of digital cameras. 

Waves & Metamaterials : The next generation of materials will be engineered with desirable properties, depending on the need of an application. When an object needs to be invisible, it can be developed from a material with negative refractive index. Revolutionary research from the waves and metamaterial labs makes Duke an exciting place to be in.

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