Dr. Ken Gall

Professor

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Biography

Professor Gall’s research aims to develop a fundamental understanding of the relationship between processing, structure, and mechanical properties of materials. His scientific contributions range from the creation of understanding shape memory metals and polymers to the discovery of new phase transformations in metal nanowires. Current research interests include 3D printed metals and polymers, soft synthetic biomaterials, and biopolymers with structured surface porous networks. Additionally, he has consulted with industry and the Military Intelligence Community, serving as an expert witness in multiple patent product litigations. He is a passionate entrepreneur who uses his fundamental scientific knowledge to hasten the commercialization of new materials and improve the effectiveness of existing materials. He co-founded medical device start-up companies, MedShape and Vertera, which have commercialized university-based technologies in the orthopedic medical device space.

Research Interests

Awards

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ASEE Curtis McGraw Award

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TMS Robert Lansing Hardy Award

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ASM Bradley Stoughton Award

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ASME Gold Medal

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Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

Courses

Research Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering Advanced Topics in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Systems Design Mechanical Design Undergraduate Projects in Mechanical Engineering Graduate Independent Study

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)