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
  • Studying the wind

    Article by Karen B. Roberts | July 31, 2025

    Future atmospheric scientist studies tropical cyclone wind profiles to better understand their risks

  • Texas flood aftermath

    Article by Tracey Bryant | July 28, 2025

    UD graduate student brings back difficult lessons from Texas flood disaster

  • Shark scientists

    Article by Adam Thomas | July 28, 2025

    UD study uses sharks as mobile researchers to take measurements throughout the ocean

  • Fueling research careers

    Article by Amy Cherry | July 22, 2025

    Hands-on biotech training at UD opens doors to elite cancer research labs

  • Studying the wind

    Article by Karen B. Roberts | July 31, 2025

    Future atmospheric scientist studies tropical cyclone wind profiles to better understand their risks

  • Insect discovery hub

    Article by Nya Wynn | July 21, 2025

    UD’s Insect Research Collection provides Solomon Hendrix the tools to turn a passion for identifying insects into a future in entomological discovery