Department News

U.S. Department of Energy honor

UD’s Thomas H. Epps, III one of nine recognized with E.O. Lawrence Award

Focused on the future

UD researchers, colleagues report advances in battery operated carbon capture technology

Blenner Lab helps advance biomanufacturing in space

Mark Blenner, Thomas and Kipp Gutshall Career Development Professor in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, is partnering with Ambrosia Space on research aimed at making biomanufacturing more practical in space.

Building a better brick

UD undergraduate Conner Nelms is scaling up clay-based construction materials as a lower-carbon alternative to cement

UD faculty, alumni named ACS Fellows

Four members of the UD community recognized for scientific contributions and service.

Shining a light on colloid science

Scientists and engineers gather to discuss impact of colloid science in our lives

Launching research careers

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellows Program’s (GRFP) 2026 Class of Fellows includes 22 University of Delaware students and alumni — a record number of recipients for a single year.

From clay to construction

UD researchers are developing materials to build infrastructure on the moon and beyond.

Shaping the future of soft materials

Soft robots that bend and grip like human hands. Plant-based foods designed to mimic the texture of meat. Coatings that spread smoothly across a surface. Engineered tissues used in biomedical research.