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.

Student research expands
  • Poultry pests

    Article by Dante LaPenta | May 31, 2023

    UD professor and grad student investigate the cost of lesser mealworm on farmers’ bottom line

  • Raising a toast to UD’s new doctors

    Article by Beth Miller | May 26, 2023

    Doctoral Hooding celebrates highest academic degree

  • 2023 High Index Senior

    Article by Amy Wolf | May 26, 2023

    UD chemical engineering and computer science double major Ishika Govil earns University recognition

  • Computation and crochet

    Article by Beth Miller | May 24, 2023

    UD Professor Jodi Hadden-Perilla to use NSF Award for virus studies, assistive technology for the blind, crochet for all

  • 2023 High Index Senior

    Article by Amy Wolf | May 26, 2023

    UD chemical engineering and computer science double major Ishika Govil earns University recognition

  • Agricultural missionary

    Article by Michele Walfred | May 25, 2023

    Gordon Johnson caps incredible career in agricultural science