Center for Nonlinear and Complex Systems:

The Center for Nonlinear and Complex Systems (CNCS) fosters research and teaching of nonlinear dynamics and the mechanisms governing emergent phenomena in complex systems. The CNCS at Duke is widely recognized for the breadth of its activities and the overall quality of the research which it engenders. The Center provides a regular seminar series and a Graduate Certificate Program, as well as numerous opportunities for undergraduate and graduate research through its associated faculty.


Fitzpatrick Institute for Photonics:

With the creation of the Fitzpatrick Institute for Photonics (FIP), Duke University is entering an important phase for leadership in photonics research. The Photonics for the New Era Initiative is an interdisciplinary, collaborative research and educational program that integrates FIP's strengths in photonics research and leverages the excellent resources at Duke in multidisciplinary research. The program focuses on cutting-edge research areas, such as biophotonics, nano/microsystems, nanophotonics, quantum optics & information photonics, which are uniquely suited to address the challenges and fulfill the promises of the next technology revolution at the nexus of the nano-bio-info-opto convergence.