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JI town hall meeting marks formation of new ISA leadership team
The International Student Association (ISA) of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) officially inaugurated its new leadership team during a town hall meeting for international students held at the Long Bin...
JI hosts 2024 symposium on frontiers in innovative technology
The 2024 Young Investigators Symposium on Frontiers in Innovative Technology (FIT) was successfully held from October 31 to November 1 at Long Bin Building of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter). The JI-hosted symposium, which took place in a hybrid format with both online and in-person participation, brought together leading young scholars and researchers from top global institutions to exchange ideas and present cutting-edge research.
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.”
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...
Eight JI research projects secure 2024 NSFC funding
Eight research projects from the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) have secured financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) for 2024. This achievement was announced following the release of the NSFC’s evaluation results for projects accepted during the annual application period.
JI team wins third prize in Shanghai young maker competition
A team consisting of five undergraduate students from the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) was awarded the third prize in the recently ended 2024 China-U.S. Young Maker Competition Shanghai Division for their project Elderly Care and Health Companion System.
JI students stand out at 2024 MCM/ICM competition
Teams led or joined by the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) undergraduate students delivered outstanding performance in the 2024 Mathematical Contest in Modeling/ Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling (MCM/ICM), claiming awards including two Outstanding Winners, three Finalist Winners, 11 Meritorious Winners, five Honorable Mentions, and 12 Successful Participants for SJTU.
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...
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.
JI receives University of Tulsa delegation
A delegation from the University of Tulsa, led by Associate Provost Vivian Wang and Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science Andreas A. Polycarpou, visited the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI...
Electrical and Computer Engineering
JI town hall meeting marks formation of new ISA leadership team
The International Student Association (ISA) of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) officially inaugurated its new leadership team during a town hall meeting for international students held at the Long Bin...
JI hosts 2024 symposium on frontiers in innovative technology
The 2024 Young Investigators Symposium on Frontiers in Innovative Technology (FIT) was successfully held from October 31 to November 1 at Long Bin Building of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter). The JI-hosted symposium, which took place in a hybrid format with both online and in-person participation, brought together leading young scholars and researchers from top global institutions to exchange ideas and present cutting-edge research.
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.”
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...
Eight JI research projects secure 2024 NSFC funding
Eight research projects from the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) have secured financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) for 2024. This achievement was announced following the release of the NSFC’s evaluation results for projects accepted during the annual application period.
JI team wins third prize in Shanghai young maker competition
A team consisting of five undergraduate students from the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) was awarded the third prize in the recently ended 2024 China-U.S. Young Maker Competition Shanghai Division for their project Elderly Care and Health Companion System.
JI students stand out at 2024 MCM/ICM competition
Teams led or joined by the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) undergraduate students delivered outstanding performance in the 2024 Mathematical Contest in Modeling/ Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling (MCM/ICM), claiming awards including two Outstanding Winners, three Finalist Winners, 11 Meritorious Winners, five Honorable Mentions, and 12 Successful Participants for SJTU.
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...
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.
JI receives University of Tulsa delegation
A delegation from the University of Tulsa, led by Associate Provost Vivian Wang and Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science Andreas A. Polycarpou, visited the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI...
Material Science and Engineering
JI town hall meeting marks formation of new ISA leadership team
The International Student Association (ISA) of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) officially inaugurated its new leadership team during a town hall meeting for international students held at the Long Bin...
JI hosts 2024 symposium on frontiers in innovative technology
The 2024 Young Investigators Symposium on Frontiers in Innovative Technology (FIT) was successfully held from October 31 to November 1 at Long Bin Building of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter). The JI-hosted symposium, which took place in a hybrid format with both online and in-person participation, brought together leading young scholars and researchers from top global institutions to exchange ideas and present cutting-edge research.
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.”
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...
Eight JI research projects secure 2024 NSFC funding
Eight research projects from the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) have secured financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) for 2024. This achievement was announced following the release of the NSFC’s evaluation results for projects accepted during the annual application period.
JI team wins third prize in Shanghai young maker competition
A team consisting of five undergraduate students from the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) was awarded the third prize in the recently ended 2024 China-U.S. Young Maker Competition Shanghai Division for their project Elderly Care and Health Companion System.
JI students stand out at 2024 MCM/ICM competition
Teams led or joined by the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) undergraduate students delivered outstanding performance in the 2024 Mathematical Contest in Modeling/ Interdisciplinary Contest in Modeling (MCM/ICM), claiming awards including two Outstanding Winners, three Finalist Winners, 11 Meritorious Winners, five Honorable Mentions, and 12 Successful Participants for SJTU.
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...
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.
JI receives University of Tulsa delegation
A delegation from the University of Tulsa, led by Associate Provost Vivian Wang and Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science Andreas A. Polycarpou, visited the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI...