DMI/MEMS Seminar Presented by Asst. Prof. Thomas A.R. Purcell, Ph.D.
Sponsor(s):
Duke Materials Initiative, Biology, Biomedical Engineering (BME), Cell Biology, Chemistry, Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science (MEMS), Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment and Sustainability, Physics, Pratt School of Engineering, and Trinity College
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
MEMS Distinguished Seminar: Laura McGill, "Engineering Challenges and Opportunities in National Security"
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Laura Mcgill
George W. Pearsall Lecture: Subra Suresh, "Deep Learning from Nature and Machines"
Wednesday, February 04, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Dr. Subra Suresh
MEMS Seminar: Carmel Majidi (Carnegie Mellon), “Soft-Matter Engineering for Robotics and Wearables”
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Carmel Majidi
MEMS Seminar: Seth Hutchinson, "Model-Based Methods in Today’s Data-Driven Robotics Landscape."
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Seth Hutchinson
MEMS Distinguished Seminar: Jian Cao, "Physics-based AI-assisted Design and Control Manufacturing Processes"
Wednesday, March 04, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Jian Cao
MEMS Seminar: Lance Collins (Virginia Tech), "Technology Campuses Spurring the Regional Economy"
Wednesday, April 01, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lance Collins
MEMS Distinguished Seminar: Dr. Joanna Aizenberg
Wednesday, April 08, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Joanna Aizenberg
MEMS SEMINAR: Leila Bridgeman, "New Tools from Old Ideas: Input-Output Theory for Robust Networked and Learning-Based Control"
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Leila Bridgeman





