The Sensors Laboratory welcomes motivated students, researchers, and collaborators interested in sensing-enabled technologies for power, energy, and other complex engineered systems. Opportunities to engage with the laboratory span research, education, and workforce development, supported by advanced facilities and partnerships with industry, utilities, and national laboratories.
Graduate students play a central role in the Sensors Laboratory. PhD and MS students work on research involving real-time simulation, hardware-in-the-loop experimentation, sensing and measurement, data analytics, and system-level studies relevant to modern power and energy systems.
Students typically participate in externally funded projects and collaborate with industry and government partners. Graduate pathways include the MS in Power and Energy Systems and associated graduate certificate programs, which may be combined with active research participation.
Undergraduate students engage through research projects, senior capstone design, and project-based learning. Activities include modeling, simulation, experimental testing, and sensing applications.
The laboratory supports collaborative capstone projects with electric utilities (e.g., PSE&G) and national laboratories (e.g., Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory), providing exposure to real-world engineering challenges and professional project environments.
Undergraduate students interested in summer research may also participate through nationally and institutionally supported research programs. These include the NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, which primarily supports undergraduate students from institutions outside NJIT, and the McNair Summer Research Program, which supports NJIT undergraduates from underrepresented backgrounds who are preparing for graduate study. Participation through these programs is subject to program eligibility and selection processes.
The Sensors Laboratory welcomes postdoctoral researchers and visiting scholars for collaborative research projects and short-term visits, typically supported through external funding or fellowships.
The laboratory also supports workforce development and professional training through technical bootcamps, short courses, and applied training programs conducted with affiliated initiatives and external partners.
Industry and government organizations are encouraged to engage through collaborative research projects, student capstone sponsorship, workforce training, and joint proposal development, supporting applied research outcomes and talent development.
The Sensors Laboratory operates as a professional, collaborative research environment. Students at all levels are expected to engage actively in their research, manage time responsibly, and communicate progress clearly.
General expectations include:
Participation in regular (typically weekly) research meetings with brief progress updates
Active engagement with the research literature and independent problem-solving
Professional conduct and reliable contribution to project goals
By level:
Undergraduate students focus on learning research methods and contributing to team projects
Master’s students take ownership of defined technical tasks and contribute to scholarly outputs
Doctoral students lead research directions, publish peer-reviewed work, and mentor junior students
RA and TA positions are limited and competitive, and are contingent upon sustained research progress and available funding.
Mentorship and strong letters of recommendation are based on demonstrated research engagement and contributions over time.
Students and collaborators interested in joining the Sensors Laboratory are encouraged to get in touch to discuss potential opportunities and alignment.
When contacting the laboratory, please include:
a brief description of your background and interests
the type of opportunity you are seeking (research, education, training, or collaboration)
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