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
  • Quantum computing workforce

    Article by Adam S. Kamras | March 20, 2023

    New graduate program puts UD in select company with in-demand degrees

  • Pulmonary engineering

    Article by Erica K. Brockmeier | March 17, 2023

    UD Engineering’s Catherine Fromen received an NSF CAREER award to study 3D-printed lattices for testing inhaled medicines

  • UD alum to lead American Geophysical Union

    Article by Adam Thomas | March 17, 2023

    Brandon Jones earned his master’s and doctoral degrees in marine science from the University of Delaware

  • UD alum to lead American Geophysical Union

    Article by Adam Thomas | March 17, 2023

    Brandon Jones earned his master’s and doctoral degrees in marine science from the University of Delaware

  • Pulmonary engineering

    Article by Erica K. Brockmeier | March 17, 2023

    UD Engineering’s Catherine Fromen received an NSF CAREER award to study 3D-printed lattices for testing inhaled medicines

  • New tool for understanding disease

    Article by Karen B. Roberts | March 08, 2023

    UD model illuminates environmental cues that may contribute to breast cancer recurrence