Research at DKU takes place both through the scholarship of individual faculty and through joint research centers and institutes. These are focused on areas of research particularly suited to DKU and relevant to the needs of Jiangsu Province and the Yangtze River Delta region. Each of these centers and institutes aims to become a world-class center of excellence in its respective field. Click here for more details about the research centers and institutes.
Faculty from Duke and other institutions who are interested in participating in scholarly projects with colleagues at DKU are encouraged to contact the research centers or DKU faculty directly. Xin Li, Associate Vice-Chancellor for Graduate Studies and Research at DKU, and Jennifer Lodge, Vice President for Research & Innovation at Duke, also welcome inquiries.