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Nature Communications publishes paper first-authored by JI student

Nature Communications publishes paper first-authored by JI student

Yue Hu, a Class of 2023 doctoral graduate of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter), has published a research paper titled “Defect scattering can lead to enhanced phonon transport at the nanoscale” as the first author in the esteemed academic journal Nature Communications.

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Embracing diversity: a JI journey with Niladri Saha Saccha

Embracing diversity: a JI journey with Niladri Saha Saccha

Editor’s Note: Niladri Saha Saccha, a Bangladeshi student, embarked on a transformative journey at the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) in Fall 2021. As he approaches the culmination of his undergraduate...

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Two JI professors rank among 2023 Most Cited Chinese Researchers

Two JI professors rank among 2023 Most Cited Chinese Researchers

Professor Peisen Huang and Professor Xudong Wang of the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) have been listed as 2023 Most Cited Chinese Researchers by Elsevier, a Netherlands-based academic publishing company and a global leader in information and analytics. It is the third year in a row for the two professors to be selected for the list.

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JI and GIFT unite in 2024 Spring Fun Sports Games

JI and GIFT unite in 2024 Spring Fun Sports Games

The University of Michigan- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI,JI hereafter) joined hands with SJTU’s Global Institute of Future Technology (GIFT) to host a vibrant and energetic 2024 Spring Fun Sports Games recently, bringing together over 300 students, faculty and staff members in a celebration of unity and achievement.

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JI professor’s PNAS paper advances catalyst design optimization

JI professor’s PNAS paper advances catalyst design optimization

The research team led by Assistant Professor Yulian He of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) has made a significant contribution in catalyst design optimization. Their findings, published in the prestigious scientific journal, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS), introduce a novel method for determining the pivotal physical quantity influencing chemisorption energy on catalyst surfaces.

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