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.
A delegation from King’s College London visited the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) on August 30 to discuss future collaboration opportunities.
Sofia Lai Velasquez Shum’s story is one of curiosity, passion, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. Born in Costa Rica in 2003, Sofia has always had a natural inclination towards learning and exploring new horizons. Now a junior in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter), Sofia is living a dream she has nurtured since childhood.
Doctoral students Xinyue Wu and Ruge Xu from the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) have secured second place finish in the finals of the China Computer Federation (CCF) Chip Conference’s special competition. The competition, known as the “CCF-DAC: ASIC DRC Violation Prediction Model Design and AI-PC Deployment Challenge,” is a highly respected event within the field of integrated circuit design.
On August 27, over 300 new faces arrived at the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) on the SJTU Minhang campus, officially joining the JI family and embarking on their exciting college journey ahead.
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.
Jinbin Yang, a doctoral student at the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM–SJTU JI, JI hereafter) supervised by Professor Yaping Dan, received the Optica Student Paper Prize at the 16th Pacific Rim Laser and Optoelectronics Conference held in early August in Incheon, South Korea. His paper titled “Atomic Scale Photomemristors engineered by ion implantation” was selected as the best out of 1,131 submissions, earning him the conference’s only student paper prize. The event attracted 1,504 participants from 43 countries and regions.
Hao Zhang, a senior undergraduate student at the University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM–SJTU JI, JI hereafter), has achieved a significant academic milestone. His research paper titled “Learning Transient Evolution of Multidimensional Reacting Flows by Multiscale Fourier Neural Operators,” was recently accepted for presentation at the 40th International Symposium on Combustion. Following its presentation, the paper was published in the Proceedings of the Combustion Institute, a leading journal in the field of combustion science. Hao Zhang is the first author of the paper, and JI Associate Professor Dezhi Zhou served as the corresponding author.
The 2024 University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI，JI hereafter) Commencement Ceremony took place at Jing Jing Auditorium of the SJTU Minhang campus on August 9. The ceremony, hosted by JI Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education Gang Zheng, was attended by Class of 2024 graduates, parents, faculty and staff members, as well as invited guests.
The University of Michigan- Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI，JI hereafter) students showcased their innovative prowess at the JI 2024 Summer Design Expo held on August 7.
The University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) hosted a grand gala at Long Bin Building for the Class of 2024 undergraduate graduates, marking a beautiful end to their incredible journey at the joint institute.
The 2024 Summer Design Expo of the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (UM-SJTU JI, JI hereafter) is scheduled to open on the afternoon of August 7 at Long Bin Building of SJTU Minhang campus.
