PhD Admissions
GLOBAL IMACT. INTERDISCIPLINARY ENVIRONMENT.
Joining the collaborative research community at Duke ECE gives you amazing opportunities for a career in research and technology development.
Come to Duke and Durham, and get a PhD experience like no other.
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World-Class Ideas
Duke prepares its researchers to tackle rapid change in the areas of machine learning, cyberphysical systems, smart sensing, metamaterials and quantum computing. Highly motivated students can take advantage of Duke’s unique research opportunities and make their mark on the world.
Signature Discoveries
- Advancing AI
- Print-on-demand electronics
- Securing computer architecture
- Human-robot interactions in cyber-physical systems
- Metamaterials and the world’s first cloaking device
- Quantum computing hardware and software
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Help With Your Application
Engineering Graduate Ambassadors are Duke students who help applicants navigate the PhD application process. Help includes 1:1 advising and exclusive webinars.
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