Dr. Ken Gall

Professor

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Biography

Professor Ken Gall's research focuses on understanding the relationship between processing, structure, and mechanical properties of materials, particularly in the field of biomechanics and mechanobiology. His contributions include the development of shape memory materials such as metals and polymers, and he has discovered new phase transformations in metal nanowires. Currently, his research interests include 3D printed metals and polymers, soft synthetic biomaterials, and biopolymers with structured surfaces and porous networks. In addition to his academic research, Gall has consulted for the industry and the Military Intelligence Community, serving as an expert witness in multiple patent litigations. He is also a passionate entrepreneur, having founded medical device startups, including MedShape and Vertera, which commercialize university-based technologies in the orthopedic medical device space.

Research Interests

Courses

Research Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering Advanced Topics in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Systems Design Biological Engineering

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)