Dear Colleagues,
As we approach the end of 2024, I’m excited to highlight the outstanding achievements within our department. Alongside the computer science department, MEMS has been recognized for its collaborative environment and support for women in STEM. Check out our array of fantastic female faculty in MEMS above!
This fall, our faculty received major honors, including Professor Adrian Bejan’s ASME Medal for his groundbreaking work in thermodynamics and design in nature. Our students continue to push boundaries, with innovations like a new solvent-free polymer resin for 3D printing, leading to a transformation in customized medical implants.
We're also incredibly excited to welcome new faculty members to our growing community of researchers. Joanna Deaton, Xianyi Chen and Christopher Douglas bring with them a wealth of expertise in robotics, automation and fluid dynamics.
Our senior mechanical engineering students recently demonstrated creativity and teamwork in the Baltimore Kinetic Sculpture Race and our research in robotics, materials and climate solutions are making significant impact.
This will be my last MEMS newsletter sending the Chair’s message. I have been honored to serve MEMS for the last 5+ years and have been inspired by the vision and excellence of our team. I will be handing the reins over to Christine Payne in the new year, and I am excited to participate in her leadership and vision.
The accomplishments in this and all MEMS newsletters reflect the spirit of innovation and collaboration that defines Duke MEMS, and I look forward to the continued progress we will achieve together.
To future successes,