Dr. Stephen Teitsworth

Associate Professor

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Biography

Prof. Stephen Teitsworth's research focuses on theoretical and experimental studies of noise-driven processes in far-from-equilibrium systems. His recent work has concentrated on the development and implementation of novel metrics in stochastic areas that quantify far equilibrium system concepts applicable to low-dimensional systems and mechanical mass-spring assemblies that are coupled with electronic circuits and driven out-of-equilibrium. His significant publications include studies on irreversible dynamics in continuum systems driven by active matter, employing stochastic line integrals to characterize irreversibility, and exploring the scaling properties of noise-induced switching in bistable tunnel diode circuits. Additionally, he has received prestigious grants from the National Science Foundation for research on switching dynamics in electric field domains in semiconductor superlattices and for studying coevolution in voluntary groups and social networks. He is also involved in the development of novel photonic nanostructures at the Duke Femtosecond Terahertz Diagnostic Laboratory.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

1995-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and conducting research in the field of physics, focusing on theoretical and experimental studies of noise-driven processes.

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)