TITLE: The quantum properties of molecular interfaces Abstract: Weakly bonded interfaces composed by molecular and solid-state inorganic materials give rise to a rich variety of nuclear motion and tunable nuclear structure that is tightly connected to diverse electronic properties in these systems. In my talk, I will discuss how we push the limits of density-functional […]
Efficient and resilient coordination among autonomous agents plays an important role in various domains such as energy management, robotic swarms, autonomous vehicles and beyond. As these systems grow in complexity and scale, the challenge of achieving optimal coordination becomes increasingly difficult. The first part of the talk will focus on tackling scalability issues by leveraging […]
Biological wastewater treatment systems are ideal models with which to study "eco-systems biology" of microbial communities. Polyphosphate accumulating bacteria are used world-wide to remove phosphorus from wastewater but the most abundant phylogenetically defined group (Candidatus Accumulibacter) cannot be cultured in isolation. I will describe advances in our understanding of Accumulibacter ecophysiology based on comparative genomics […]
Optional make-up day (for February 19 classes)
Our next KEEN-sponsored Lunch-N'-Learn. These workshops are focused on engineering education topics that could benefit faculty instructors and our students. Lunch is provided. RSVP: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8v01bDKVbkkMQFU
Since the term "microscopic plastic" or "microplastics" first appeared in the scientific literature two decades ago, these tiny plastic particles have been detected in virtually every environmental compartment, as well as in various human and animal organs. The discovery of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) deposited in remote regions around the world and even in human […]
Faculty and staff of the Pratt School of Engineering are invited to the Spring General Meeting of the faculty. Use your Duke email address to RSVP by April 3 at: https://forms.office.com/r/hFGNXaf6HY
Optional make-up day (for February 20 classes)
Bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacteria, are highly adaptable platforms for molecular biology and bioengineering. We have reported that bacterial pathogens such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa likewise use filamentous phages as structural components in bacterial biofilms - slimy, polymeric films that bacteria use to colonize airways, wounds, and other surfaces. In particular, Pf phages organize P. aeruginosa […]
TITLE: AI/ML in Additive Manufacturing and Polymer Synthesis for New Data and Discovery Abstract: Creating and curating new data appends the way we approach materials science. In additive manufacturing (AM), the fabrication of parts and objects with high complexity and high performance is advantageous over other methods. Using nanocomposites enables highly improved properties even with […]
Geomechanics is a branch of engineering and geosciences that studies the mechanical behavior of the subsurface in response to natural forces and human activities. The subsurface is inherently complex and difficult to observe, making geomechanical problems challenging to analyze both theoretically and computationally. These challenges impact engineering applications, limiting the scope of what is achievable. […]
Undergraduate classes and some graduate classes (500-699) end
