Events

DMI/MEMS Seminar Presented by Prof Mariana Rossi

Fitzpatrick Center Schiciano Auditorium Side B, room 1466

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 […]

Advancing Multi-Agent Systems with Scalable Learning and Control

Hudson Hall 125

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 […]

CEE Seminar – Biological phosphorus removal through the lens of microbial ecosystems biology

Wilkinson Building, room 021 auditorium

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 […]

Unlocking the Power of Storytelling in Our Classrooms

Hudson Hall 218

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

CEE Seminar – The Plastic We Breathe

Wilkinson Building, room 021 auditorium

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 […]

Spring Meeting of the Engineering Faculty

Westbrook 0016

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

CEE Seminar – Bacteriophages in Bacterial Biofilms and Bioengineering

Wilkinson Building, room 021 auditorium

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 […]

DMI/MEMS Seminar Presented by Prof Rigoberto Advincula

Fitzpatrick Center Schiciano Auditorium Side B, room 1466

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 […]

CEE Seminar – Smart Geomechanics

Wilkinson Building, room 021 auditorium

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. […]