Dr. Patrick Codd

Associate Professor

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Biography

Patrick James Codd is an Associate Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science and is involved in both Head and Neck Surgery and Communication Sciences. He is a member of the Duke Cancer Institute and has contributed significantly to the field of minimally invasive neurosurgery. His academic and research interests center around the development of innovative surgical techniques and tools that enhance the precision and effectiveness of neurosurgical procedures. Dr. Codd has been pivotal in establishing the Duke Brain Tool Laboratory, where he leads research aimed at improving clinical outcomes through technological advancements.

Research Interests

Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery

Courses

NEUROSCI 493: Research Independent Study 1 592: Research Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering Material Science 591: Research Independent Study in Mechanical Engineering Material Science 492: Special Projects Mechanical Engineering 491: Special Projects Mechanical Engineering EGR 393: Research Projects Engineering ECE 494: Projects Electrical Computer Engineering ECE 493: Projects Electrical Computer 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)