Research & Innovation

Turning discovery into meaningful impact

Revolutionary thinking—it’s part of our DNA at UD. Our first students in 1743 helped found this nation.

Today, we’re marshaling that daring spirit and our expertise in science, engineering, the social sciences, arts and humanities to address new challenges.

We’re innovating clean cars and clean fuels, giving mobility to youngsters with disabilities, conserving the precious artifacts of our collective global heritage, and creating life-changing inventions right at your fingertips—did you know our touchpad technology made your smartphone possible? Explore the exciting research we’re leading and the entrepreneurial ecosystem we’re building.

Research & Innovation | University of Delaware
Research & Innovation | University of Delaware
Research & Innovation | University of Delaware
Student research expands
  • Imagining postsecondary futures

    Article by Jessica Henderson | March 26, 2024

    UD professor publishes a rich case study of Black and Latinx experiences at a college preparatory school

  • Engineering distinction

    Article by Erica K. Brockmeier | March 25, 2024

    April Kloxin has been inducted to the 2024 College of Fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering

  • Making an impact

    Article by Brenda Lange | March 22, 2024

    Undergraduate student Derek Wu examines how tiny organisms change the world

  • Analyzing urban forests

    Article by Nya Wynn | March 21, 2024

    UD graduate student Kendall McCoach explores urban trees and carbon storage

  • NASA Science Chief Nicky Fox to speak at UD

    Article by Beth Miller | March 19, 2024

    April 18 event will be held in person and online

  • Engineering distinction

    Article by Erica K. Brockmeier | March 25, 2024

    April Kloxin has been inducted to the 2024 College of Fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering