The School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Seminar Series Presents “The Future of Sustainably Powering IoT”, Presented by Hatem Zeine

About the event

The Future of Sustainably Powering IoT

Presented by Hatem Zeine, Founder and President, Ossia

Abstract:

As the number of IoT devices continues to grow exponentially, the demand for small but continuous power sources has increased. However, the world’s overuse of batteries, especially in IoT devices, is causing significant environmental harm, and batteries have reached their limit of usefulness for many applications due to their finite energy storage, environmental impact, and disposal challenges. This presentation will explore the environmental consequences of battery overuse and introduce wireless power as a sustainable alternative. Specifically, it will focus on Cota wireless power technology, which offers a revolutionary solution to the power demands of IoT devices by providing continuous wireless power, reducing reliance on batteries and mitigating their negative environmental effects.

Presenter biography:

Hatem Zeine, Founder and President of Ossia, is a seasoned inventor and technologist with over 30 years of experience in technical development. He founded Ossia in 2008, where he developed the groundbreaking Cota technology, officially launching the company in 2013 at TechCrunch Disrupt. Today, Hatem leads a global team of experts at Ossia, developing Cota, which aims to become the global standard for wireless power. Hatem has spoken at numerous global conferences and has been featured in outlets like CNBC, TIME Magazine, and IEEE. Prior to Ossia, he held leadership roles at Microsoft and founded Zeine Technological Applications, and Estarta Solutions – the largest CISCO technical assistant partner. Additionally, Hatem co-founded and served as vice chairman of the Information Technology Association of Jordan before relocating to the U.S.. He holds a BS in Physics from the University of Manchester and holds hundreds of patents related to Cota and other technologies Globally.