The Center for Energy and Sensor Innovation (CESI) Lab was founded with a vision to address the growing need for sustainable and intelligent technologies in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Originally established as a multidisciplinary research initiative focused on energy harvesting, the lab quickly expanded its scope to include advanced sensor development, materials innovation, and scalable systems integration. With early contributions in triboelectric nanogenerators and self-powered sensing platforms, CESI garnered recognition for its work in wearable electronics, biomedical monitoring, and environmental sensing. Over time, the lab forged strategic collaborations across material science, engineering, and data analytics—driving the convergence of artificial intelligence and nanotechnology in energy applications. Today, CESI stands as a leading hub for cutting-edge research, fostering innovation through eco-conscious design, data-driven optimization, and real-world deployment of sustainable technologies.

The Center for Energy and Sensor Innovation (CESI) Lab comprises a multidisciplinary team of researchers, faculty members, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students dedicated to advancing sustainable energy and intelligent sensor technologies. The lab typically includes experts in materials science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, and data science, fostering collaborative innovation across disciplines. In addition to its core academic members, CESI frequently partners with industry professionals, international collaborators, and visiting scholars to enrich its research ecosystem and accelerate translational impact. Together, these contributors drive the lab’s mission to create scalable, eco-friendly solutions for real-world applications in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and smart infrastructure.