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About the Center

The Center for Engineering, Human Performance, and Wellness is an interdisciplinary research center within the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida, bringing together 12 faculty members from 5 engineering departments.

The Center advances research and education in engineering methods and devices to improve human physical and cognitive performance, and overall health and wellness. Our focus areas include wearable sensors, human-machine interactions, neuroengineering, artificial intelligence, and innovative technologies for occupational, recreational, military, and athletic settings.

12

Faculty Members

World-class researchers driving innovation

5

Engineering Departments

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Research Impact

Our research spans multiple domains with the potential to transform how we monitor, understand, and optimize human performance.

Human-Machine Interactions

Creating robotic exoskeletons, virtual reality systems, and human-in-the-loop controllers to enhance human capabilities and performance. We design intuitive interfaces that bridge the gap between human intent and machine response.

Wearable Sensors and Mobile Health

Developing and validating wearable technologies for real-time physiological monitoring in mobile settings, from smartwatches to electronic textiles and temporary e-tattoos. Our research advances the next generation of health monitoring devices that seamlessly integrate into daily life.

Neuroengineering

Pioneering mobile brain imaging using high-density EEG and brain-computer interfaces to understand neural control of human movement and cognition. Our work enables new insights into brain function during real-world activities.

Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics

Leveraging machine learning and AI to analyze complex physiological data and optimize human performance in real-world applications. We develop intelligent systems that transform raw sensor data into actionable insights.

Potential Impact

EducationTraining the next generation of engineers through hands-on research and interdisciplinary collaboration
Research ExcellenceDeveloping new approaches to monitoring health and optimizing human performance
Industry PartnershipCollaborating with industry leaders to translate research into real-world applications

Federal Partnerships

The Center maintains active collaborations with multiple federal agencies, enabling cutting-edge research in extreme environments, space exploration, military applications, and healthcare innovation.

NSF

National Science Foundation

NIH

National Institutes of Health

ONR

Office of Naval Research

AFRL

Air Force Research Laboratory

ARL

Army Research Laboratory

NASA

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Participating Departments and Colleges

Our interdisciplinary approach brings together expertise from across the University of Florida

J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering

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Department of Computer and Information Science and Engineering

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Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering

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Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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College of Health and Human Performance

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