Dr. David Smith

Professor

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Biography

David R. Smith is the James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University, where he also holds a position as a Professor in the Department of Physics. His research focuses on metamaterials and integrated plasmonics, with applications in imaging and health care. Smith is also an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of California, San Diego, and has been a Visiting Professor at Imperial College in London. He received his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of California, San Diego, in 1994. Throughout his career, he has led numerous projects related to the development and application of metamaterials, with attention to their implications in various fields including public safety and telecommunications.

Research Interests

Experience

James B. Duke Distinguished Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and conducting research in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Conducting research and teaching in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Conducting research and teaching in the Department of Physics.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)