A Landmark Investment in the Future of Computing at Duke

Duke University has announced the historic naming of the Pierre R. Lamond Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, made possible by a total investment of $57 million designed to support faculty excellence, curricular innovation, graduate education, and research in advanced computing technologies. This investment expands Duke Engineering’s pioneering work in semiconductors, nanoelectronics, and computer engineering: fields increasingly shaping how we live in a smarter society.

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2025 Impact Report

From computing to devices, Duke Electrical and Computer Engineering is driving the future of technology in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, metamaterials, advanced communications and integrated systems.

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A graduate student at the Duke Quantum Center works on a quantum computer.

By the Numbers

With a swiftly growing expertise and reputation in several key focus areas, Duke ECE is poised to help shape the technologies and infrastructure that your children will take for granted. Come take a peek behind the curtain.

Signature research topics
#17 & #18

computer engineering and electrical engineering graduate programs

U.S. News and World Report

$37.5M

in research expenditures

fiscal year 2025

21

IEEE fellows

on the Duke ECE faculty

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Feb 11

DMI/MEMS Seminar Presented by Prof. Khalid Salaita

Abstract: Cells are highly dynamic structures that are constantly converting chemical energy into mechanical work to pull and push on one another and on their surroundings. These pulls and pushes […]

12:00 pm – 12:00 pm Fitzpatrick Center Schiciano Auditorium Side A, room 1464

Feb 16

iiD TeaTime

Join us for tea and snacks on the 3rd floor of Gross Hall! This is a great chance to meet colleagues in a casual environment. All Welcome!

1:00 pm – 1:00 pm Gross Hall, Ahmadieh Family Atrium, 3rd Floor