Canek Fuentes Hernandez

Canek Fuentes-Hernandez is Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northeastern University, leading the electronic Surfaces and Organic Interfaces Laboratory (eSOIL). His research pioneers flexible optoelectronics using earth-abundant materials.

Research develops skin-like photodetectors, self-powered sensing surfaces, and recyclable solar cells. Innovations include elastomeric organic photodiodes with mechanical compliance matching human skin and computational photodetectors for activity recognition.

Publications demonstrate breakthroughs in low-noise detection, with Science papers on large-area photodiodes capable of detecting faint light. Recent work explores depth-sensing surfaces and contact engineering for next-generation organic photovoltaics.

Teaching includes courses on organic electronics and capstone design. Recognized through PEAK Experiences Awards for undergraduate researchers mentored in his laboratory.