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
  • Building trust in medical AI

    Article by Hillary Hoffman | December 03, 2025

    UD computer scientist earns NSF CAREER award to improve health care AI

  • Ecosystem Engineers

    Article by Adam Thomas | December 02, 2025

    UD graduate student Rileigh Hudock investigates different oyster strains to gauge their effectiveness on living shorelines

  • Finding the right balance

    Article by Amy Cherry | December 01, 2025

    UD, Brown researchers’ study aims to inform national blood pressure guidelines for aging adults

  • Sticky situation

    Article by Katie Peikes | December 01, 2025

    Graduate student uses honey to trick mosquitoes to give up saliva for virus testing

  • Bridging academia and industry

    Article by Amy Cherry | November 21, 2025

    UD-affiliated faculty member in epidemiology contributes to landmark flu vaccine study

  • Detecting hidden sensory losses

    Article by Amy Cherry | November 19, 2025

    UD research helps detect what stroke survivors struggle to sense to guide personalized recovery