Research

The research activities are conducted within the existing laboratories of the participating departments. These facilities are accessible on a shared basis to all researchers associated with the center. This arrangement leverages the existing infrastructure, ensuring cost-effectiveness while promoting interdisciplinary access to specialized equipment and resources. The Center utilize state-of-the-art facilities within NJIT, including:

Sensors Laboratory [Prof. Philip Pong]: The Sensors Laboratory at NJIT conducts research on advanced sensing technologies for monitoring and diagnostics of modern engineering systems. The lab develops innovative sensor solutions for applications including electric power systems, energy infrastructure, and industrial systems. Through interdisciplinary research in sensing, measurement, and data analytics, the laboratory aims to improve system reliability, situational awareness, and operational efficiency.

Intelligent Power Grid Laboratory [Prof. SangWoo Park]: The Laboratory develops advanced computational methods that combine optimization theory and machine learning to address complex large-scale engineering problems. The research focuses on applications such as electric power systems, transportation networks, and supply chains, with the goal of improving the safety, reliability, and economic operation of critical infrastructure. By integrating data-driven modeling with domain knowledge, the lab designs scalable algorithms that support intelligent decision-making in modern industrial systems.

 
Power System Dynamics Laboratory [Prof. Marcos Netto]: The Laboratory conducts research on the dynamics, monitoring, and control of modern electric power systems. The lab develops advanced methods for power system state estimation and grid stability analysis by integrating control theory, dynamical systems, signal processing, and data-driven techniques. Its work aims to improve the reliability and real-time operation of evolving power grids with increasing penetration of power electronics, sensing technologies, and distributed energy resources.

Control and Optimization Laboratory [Prof. Josh Taylor]: Dr. Joshua Taylor’s research laboratory focuses on the theory and operation of modern energy systems, with particular emphasis on electric power networks. The lab develops analytical and optimization-based methods for applications such as power system protection, AC/DC grid operation, and electricity markets. By integrating systems theory, control, and optimization, the laboratory aims to improve the reliability, efficiency, and resilience of critical infrastructure systems.

Networked Controls and Intelligent Diagnostics (NCID) Laboratory [Prof. Mohsen Azizi]: The Laboratory conducts research on advanced control systems and intelligent fault diagnosis for complex engineering systems. It develops decentralized control algorithms and hybrid diagnostic methods to enhance the reliability and resilience of large-scale dynamic systems such as power grids, microgrids, and renewable energy systems. By integrating control theory, artificial intelligence, and industrial automation technologies, the lab aims to improve the performance and fault tolerance of modern energy and infrastructure systems.