Cloaking Metamaterials, Quantum Computing, Trustworthy AI. And more.

Duke ECE is a pioneer of technologies once found only in science fiction. Much more than just cool stuff, our work is transforming humanity’s perspective of what’s possible.

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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

IEEE fellows

on the Duke ECE faculty

Zhihui Gao explains the WISE setup in the lab.

1/9 Pratt School of Engineering

Using the Physics of Radio Waves to Empower Smarter Edge Devices

Duke engineers publish new method to use analog radio waves to boost energy-efficient edge AI.

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Jan 15

+Programs Information Fair

Meet the 2026 project leads for Data+, Code+, CS+, Math+ Climate+, Arts+, Doc+, History+ and Applied Ethics! Representatives will be available for questions about the programs and our 2026 projects. […]

1:30 pm – 1:30 pm Energy Hub Lobby, Gross Hall 100

Jan 19

Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. No classes are held

Jan 19

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