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
  • From screen to sensation

    Article by Hillary Hoffman | July 17, 2026

    A UD materials science researcher is working to bring the sense of touch to digital screens

  • Phosphorus detective

    Article by Katie Peikes | July 16, 2026

    UD’s Deb Jaisi innovates how to trace environmental contaminant

  • Lewes’ living shoreline

    Article by Adam Thomas | July 15, 2026

    Researchers install a living shoreline on UD’s Lewes Campus to help infrastructure and ecosystem