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AI for entomology
Article by Nya Wynn | July 02, 2025
Entomology Ph.D. student Kudzai Mafuwe uses artificial intelligence to improve pest management in agriculture
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Geochemistry pioneer
Article by Katie Peikes | July 01, 2025
Donald Sparks’ University of Delaware career honored internationally
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Irrigation and global nutrition
Article by Adam Thomas | June 25, 2025
Study examines connection between irrigation and improved dietary diversity in children in the Global South

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.

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Geochemistry pioneer
Article by Katie Peikes | July 01, 2025
Donald Sparks’ University of Delaware career honored internationally
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Efficacy of plastic bag bans
Article by Adam Thomas | June 20, 2025
UD, Columbia study looks at the efficacy of plastic bag bans and fees on reducing shoreline litter
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AI for entomology
Article by Nya Wynn | July 02, 2025
Entomology Ph.D. student Kudzai Mafuwe uses artificial intelligence to improve pest management in agriculture


