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JI Kazakhstani alumnus invited to share experience at SJTU

JI Kazakhstani alumnus invited to share experience at SJTU

Mansur Ayazbayev, a Class of 2024 alumnus of the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter), returned to SJTU's Minhang campus on November 13 to share his experiences as an international graduate working in China....

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JI student team wins first prize at Pudong robot competition

JI student team wins first prize at Pudong robot competition

Two students from the University of Michigan - Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) achieved first place for their team project in the robot program PK competition at the 9th Pudong New Area Robot Innovation Application and Skills...

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ISSCC 2025 accepts two papers by JI research team

ISSCC 2025 accepts two papers by JI research team

The research team led by Associate Professor Xuyang Lu of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) has had two papers accepted by the 2025 IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC), a top conference in the field of integrated circuits. The papers, first-authored by JI doctoral students Yutian Zhao and Runqing Cai, focus on innovations in digital beamforming power amplifiers and microrobots with on-chip energy harvesting. Professor Lu is the corresponding author for both papers.

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JI students claim two golds at global innovation competition

JI students claim two golds at global innovation competition

Two student teams from the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) have clinched two gold awards at the 2024 China International College Students’ Innovation Competition. The JI students secured top honors under the Industrial Proposition Track with their projects named “High-Sensitivity Digital Photoelectric Hydrophone Solution” and “Micro-Level Lithium Battery Lifetime Failure Analysis Solution.”

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JI organizes 10th meeting of China-Foreign Joint Education Conference

JI organizes 10th meeting of China-Foreign Joint Education Conference

The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) has organized the 10th meeting of the China-Foreign Joint Education Conference held in Shanghai from October 10 to 12, in collaboration with the SJTU-Paris Elite Institute of Technology and the SJTU-USC Institute of Cultural and Creative Industry.  Centered around the theme of “Promoting National Development through Science and Education via High-Quality Sino-Foreign Cooperative Education,” the conference aimed to explore new ideas for high-quality development in China-foreign joint education.

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JI Professor Gang Zheng wins first prize of SJTU teaching award

JI Professor Gang Zheng wins first prize of SJTU teaching award

Professor Gang Zheng, associate dean for undergraduate education of the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter), has been awarded the First Prize of the SJTU Teaching and Educating Award in 2024, a highest honor given by the university recognizing outstanding contributions in student education and development. 

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JI international freshmen embrace a fresh start to college life

JI international freshmen embrace a fresh start to college life

The international freshmen enrolled in 2024 at the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) experienced an engaging start in September to their first semester on the SJTU Minhang campus, which was made possible through the dedicated efforts of JI faculty and staff.

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Under the autumn stars: JI welcome party sparks joy and love

Under the autumn stars: JI welcome party sparks joy and love

In the crisp embrace of autumn, the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) held an unforgettable Welcome Party for the new students enrolled in 2024 at Long Bin Building, marking a significant milestone for their academic journey on the SJTU campus.

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JI hosts 2024 new student opening ceremony

JI hosts 2024 new student opening ceremony

The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) held its 2024 New Student Opening Ceremony at Jing Jing Auditorium of the SJTU Minhang Campus on the evening of September 18.

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