Research & Innovation

Turning discovery into meaningful impact

Revolutionary thinking—it’s part of our DNA at UD. Our first students in 1743 helped found this nation.

Today, we’re marshaling that daring spirit and our expertise in science, engineering, the social sciences, arts and humanities to address new challenges.

We’re innovating clean cars and clean fuels, giving mobility to youngsters with disabilities, conserving the precious artifacts of our collective global heritage, and creating life-changing inventions right at your fingertips—did you know our touchpad technology made your smartphone possible? Explore the exciting research we’re leading and the entrepreneurial ecosystem we’re building.

Research & Innovation | University of Delaware
Research & Innovation | University of Delaware
Research & Innovation | University of Delaware
Student research expands
  • Linked health risks

    Article by Amy Cherry | July 07, 2025

    UD analysis finds cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome rates rising across the US

  • AI for entomology

    Article by Nya Wynn  | July 02, 2025

    Entomology Ph.D. student Kudzai Mafuwe uses artificial intelligence to improve pest management in agriculture

  • Geochemistry pioneer

    Article by Katie Peikes | July 01, 2025

    Donald Sparks’ University of Delaware career honored internationally

  • Geochemistry pioneer

    Article by Katie Peikes | July 01, 2025

    Donald Sparks’ University of Delaware career honored internationally

  • Efficacy of plastic bag bans

    Article by Adam Thomas | June 20, 2025

    UD, Columbia study looks at the efficacy of plastic bag bans and fees on reducing shoreline litter

  • AI for entomology

    Article by Nya Wynn  | July 02, 2025

    Entomology Ph.D. student Kudzai Mafuwe uses artificial intelligence to improve pest management in agriculture