Simmons, Walter Neal
(919) 660-5297
wns@duke.edu
309 Hudson Hall, Box 90300
Durham, NC 27708
309 Hudson Hall, Box 90300
Durham, NC 27708-0302

Courses

ME 421L: Mechanical Design
ME 424L: Mechanical Systems Design
EGR 95FS: First Year seminar in Focus
EGR 121L: Engineering Innovation
ENVIRON 452L: Energy and Environment Design

Walter Neal Simmons

Gendell Family Professor of the Practice
Gendell Family Associate Professor of the Practice
Gendell Family Associate Professor of the Practice
Professor of the Practice in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Associate Professor of the Practice in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Professor of the Practice in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Faculty Network Member of The Energy Initiative

Research Areas

Education

  • Ph.D., Duke University (2001)
  • B.S.E., Bucknell University (1998)

Publications

Evaluation of a Novel Single-Use Flexible Ureteroscope. (06/2021)
An in vitro evaluation of laser settings and location in the efficiency of the popcorn effect. (08/2019)
Let's Get to the Point: Comparing Insertion Characteristics and Scope Damage of Flat-Tip and Ball-Tip Holmium Laser Fibers. (01/2019)
Dusting Efficiency of the Moses Holmium Laser: An Automated In Vitro Assessment. (12/2018)
In Vitro Comparison of a Novel Single Probe Dual-Energy Lithotripter to Current Devices. (06/2018)
Effect of Laser Settings and Irrigation Rates on Ureteral Temperature During Holmium Laser Lithotripsy, an In Vitro Model. (01/2018)
Next-Generation Single-Use Ureteroscopes: An In Vitro Comparison. (12/2017)
Comparison of Broad vs Narrow Focal Width Lithotripter Fields. (05/2017)
Variable Pulse Duration From a New Holmium:YAG Laser: The Effect on Stone Comminution, Fiber Tip Degradation, and Retropulsion in a Dusting Model. (05/2017)
Elimination of cavitation-related attenuation in shock wave lithotripsy (03/2017)

Mailing Address

Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability
Box 90467
Durham, NC 27708

Street / Delivery Address

Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability
140 Science Drive
Gross Hall, Suite 101
Durham, NC 27708

919-613-1305 

Sep
29
9/29: Announcement of the Duke Climate Commitment
Location: Page Auditorium, 402 Chapel Drive
Time: 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Sep
30
9/30: Live Recording of Student Climate Podcasts
Location: Field Auditorium, Grainger Hall, Circuit Drive
Time: 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Sep
30
9/30: The Roots, Experiences, and Future of Climate Justice: Exploring Connections with Environmental Justice
Location: Duke Ahmadieh Family Auditorium (Gross Hall) + Livestream
Time: 12:00 pm to 1:15 pm