About the symposium
The International Frontiers in Innovative Technology (FIT) Young Investigators Symposium hosted by the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (JI) will be held on Sept 10-11, 2019 in Shanghai, China. The FIT symposium provides a social platform for young scholars around the world to exchange ideas on their latest research, to interact and collaborate, and to find inspirations in the rapid-evolving technological fields. Seminars at FIT focus on interdisciplinary engineering research and emerging areas in mechanical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, material science and engineering. Outstanding young international scholar participants of FIT symposium are encouraged to visit JI labs and pursue collaborations with JI faculty members.
About JI
The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (JI) was jointly established in 2006 by two premier universities, the University of Michigan and Shanghai Jiao Tong University, creating a Sino-US academic partnership with tremendous potential. The mission of JI is to build a world-class educational and research institute in China and foster future innovative researchers and leaders with a global perspective.
Guided by the philosophy of “Internationalization, Interdisciplinary, Innovation, and Quality”, JI has developed a unique educational model through combining American and Chinese educational philosophies and principles. JI has won many awards for higher education innovation, including the “Model of Chinese Higher Education Reform” from the Chinese State Council and the “Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovation in Higher Education” from the Institute of International Education, one of the most prestigious awards in international education.
JI receives strong support from both partner universities and the Chinese government. JI models itself after the world class U.S. research universities, in terms of its tenure review and promotion system, academic environment, research program, and undergraduate curriculum. Its official language is English.
Important Dates
Submission Deadline: August 1st, 2019
Authors Notification: August 9th, 2019
Confirmation Due: August 15th, 2019
Conference Dates: September 10th-11th, 2019
Related Academic Areas
Mechanical Engineering:
Design and Manufacturing
Dynamics and Vibration
Mechatronics and Robotics
Mechanics and Materials
Thermal science and Fluid dynamics
Energy Systems
Electrical and Computer Engineering:
Electromagnetics, Photonics, and Optoelectronics
Micro- and Nano-electronics
Integrated Circuits and Systems
Computer Engineering
Energy Systems and Power Electronics
Communication and Networking
Signal and Image Processing
Systems and Control
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Other emerging areas in electrical and computer engineering
Material Science and Engineering:
Integrated computational materials engineering;
Quantum materials science and engineering
Materials for energy and catalysis
Architected and Metamaterials
Polymers, Biomaterials and other soft materials
Data driven materials science and processing
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Lance CollinsJ. Silbert Dean of Engineering, Cornell University |
| Advisory Board | |
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Jun NiHonorary Dean of UM-SJTU Joint Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University |
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Peisen HuangDean of UM-SJTU Joint Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University |
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Xinwan LiAssociate Dean for Research of UM-SJTU Joint Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University |
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Chien-Pin ChenAssociate Dean for Academic Affairs of UM-SJTU Joint Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University |
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Hua BaoAssociate Professor of UM-SJTU Joint Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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Yaping DanAssociate Professor of UM-SJTU Joint Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University |
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Shane JohnsonAssociate Professor of UM-SJTU Joint Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University |
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Weikang QianAssociate Professor of UM-SJTU Joint Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University |
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Hong ZhuAssistant Professor of UM-SJTU Joint Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University |
Symposium Coordinator:
Bin Xia
Application:
Please send a CV and an abstract for the research presentation to ji-research@sjtu.edu.cn
Transportation and accommodation:
JI will cover all travelling expenses, local transportation and accommodation.
Venue:
Longbin Building, Minhang Campus, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 800 Dong Chuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, P. R. China.
Contact us:
Telephone: 86-21-3420 6045 EXT 4533
Email: Jason.xia@sjtu.edu.cn
Address: Room 453 Longbin Building, 800 Dong Chuan Road, Shanghai, P. R. China
Office Hour: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Weekdays
