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Dr. David R. Smith

World-renowned physicist and engineer who demonstrated the first experimental electromagnetic 'invisibility cloak' and negative-index metamaterial, directing Duke's Center for Metamaterial and Integrated Neuromorphic Devices.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Metamaterials, Transformation Optics, Invisibility Cloaking, Microwave Holography
Academic position: James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Metamaterials, Transformation Optics, Invisibility Cloaking are advised to consult formal department application channels.

Duke guide ↗Engineering subject guide ↗Mentorship ↗

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