Alumni News
JI alumnus showcases Chinese culture at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Simin Wang, a 2006 alumnus of the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter), and his team at Zhuomo Zhuomo, played a pivotal role as the design and curatorial team for “China House” in Paris. Through their work, they brought Chinese traditional culture to a global audience, adding cultural significance to the Olympics experience.
JI alumnus Ran Tian wins 2024 WAIC Yunfan Award
The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) Class of 2017 graduate Ran Tian has been honored with the prestigious Yunfan Award at the 2024 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) after being selected as one of the 15 Stars of Tomorrow.
JI alumna Jiashi Yu joins 2023 Forbes China 30 Under 30 list
Forbes China, the Chinese-language edition of Forbes, recently revealed its 30 Under 30 China list for 2023, showcasing 95 young individuals under the age of 30 from 9 different industries. Jiashi Yu, an alumna of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter), earned a place on the list in the category of arts, science, and investment.
JI alumnus company listed as most impactful startup in China
The American global business magazine Fortune has put Beijing BuilderX Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., an enterprise established by the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) Class of 2011 alumnus Shaolong Sui, as one of the 65 China’s Most Impactful Startup Companies in 2023.
JI alumnus Junbin Zhang named Top 10 Outstanding Youth of Shenzhen
Junbin Zhang, a Class of 2015 master degree graduate of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter), has been named one of the "Top Ten Outstanding Youth of Shenzhen" for 2023 by the Youth League of Shenzhen, a...
JI alumni receive SJTU Outstanding Alumni Award
Five alumni of the University of Michigan - Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) have been awarded the Outstanding Alumni Award for the 2022-2023 academic year by SJTU. The recipients are Zongchang Liu, a Class of 2012 alumnus, and...
JI celebrates 17th anniversary and alumni homecoming event
The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) celebrated its 17th anniversary and alumni homecoming event held at Long Bin Building on April 8.
Pakistanis’ JI life forges strong sense of belonging
Editor’s Note: Zeeshan Qaiser from Pakistan received a master’s degree and a doctoral degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI，JI hereafter) at SJTU in 2016 and 2020, respectively. After graduation, he pursued post-doctoral research at JI under his doctoral advisor Shane Johnson.
Forbes China puts JI alumnus Peizhou Zhao on 30 Under 30 list
Forbes China, the Chinese-language edition of Forbes, unveiled its 30 Under 30 China list of 2022 recently featuring 154 outstanding young talents from 5 industries. The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI，JI hereafter)...