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Kip Coonley, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of the Practice at Duke University, holding joint appointments in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He has been at Duke since completing his Ph.D. there in 2023, following earlier degrees from Bates College (B.S., 1997) and Dartmouth College (M.S., 1999).
His work focuses on interdisciplinary engineering education, with emphases on microelectronics, energy harvesting systems, and innovative laboratory curriculum design. He has pioneered hands-on learning initiatives like the BYOE (Build Your Own Electronics) program and contributed to Duke’s ECE curriculum redesign, emphasizing integrated sensing and information processing themes. His research also explores electrostatic oscillators, thermoelectric materials, and RF data link systems.
Over 25 years, Dr. Coonley has taught 10+ courses, including foundational labs in electrical fundamentals, signals and systems, and microelectronic devices. His 40+ publications span educational pedagogy, device physics, and engineering systems, with notable contributions to ASEE conferences and IEEE Transactions on Education. He collaborates extensively on NSF-funded curriculum projects and maintains active partnerships with industry for applied research.
