Dr. Laura Dalton

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Professor Dalton joined Duke University in August 2022 after obtaining her PhD from North Carolina State University. Her research focuses on the study of reactive, multiphase transport in porous media, where she employs quantitative imaging techniques such as X-ray computed tomography (CT), neutron tomography, and electrical capacitance tomography (ECT). Her work aims to understand and manipulate the chemical and physical processes occurring in engineered (cementitious) and natural (geological) porous materials. She is particularly interested in developing innovative methods to sequester CO2 using hybrid imaging modalities that provide complementary temporal data. Throughout her academic career, she has gained proficiency in various experimental techniques that enhance our understanding of reactive transport phenomena which are critical in environmental engineering and material science.

Research Interests

Courses

491: Special Projects Mechanical Engineering 392: Undergraduate Projects Mechanical Engineering EGR 201L: Mechanics of Solids CEE 780: Internship CEE 702: Graduate Colloquium CEE 691: Independent Study: Advanced Topics in Civil and Environmental Engineering CEE 690: Advanced Topics in Civil and Environmental Engineering CEE 494: Research Independent Study in Civil and Environmental Engineering CEE 493: Research Independent Study in Civil and Environmental 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)