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About the Symposium

The International Symposium for Young Investigators hosted by the University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute (JI), in conjunction with Shanghai Jiao Tong University Main Forum, will be held online on June 20 – 22, 2020. The 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 the symposium focus on interdisciplinary engineering research and emerging areas in electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science and engineering. Outstanding young international scholar participants of the symposium are encouraged to pursue collaborations with JI faculty members.

Academic Areas

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

Mechanical Engineering:

Design and Manufacturing

Dynamics and Vibration

Mechatronics and Robotics

Mechanics and Materials

Thermal science and Fluid dynamics

Energy Systems

Materials 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

Application

If you are interested, please fill up the information form (your CV is required) by clicking the following link: https://www.wjx.top/jq/75366387.aspx

Important Dates

Submission Deadline: June 1, 2020
Applicants Notification: June 8, 2020
Confirmation Due: June 15, 2020
SJTU Main Forum: June 20, 2020
JI Symposium Dates: June 21-22, 2020

Contact us

Symposium Coordinator: Wendy Dai
Telephone: +86-21-34206045 Ext.: 4571
Email: daijune@sjtu.edu.cn
Address: Room 457 Long Bin Building, 800 Dong Chuan Road, Shanghai, P. R. China

About JI

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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.

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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.

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At present, JI offers three majors to undergraduate students and eight research disciplines to graduate students. Two of our undergraduate majors, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical & Computer Engineering, have achieved ABET accreditation. The dual-Bachelor’s-degree program with the University of Michigan allows students to earn two Bachelor’s degrees in two different majors within four years. JI has also partnered with 27 top universities and institutes worldwide to offer students a variety of Global Degree Pathways (GDP) programs and international exchange opportunities, to encourage them to diversify their learning experience in preparation for an increasingly complex world.

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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.

JI Faculty

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JI’s faculty come from prestigious universities all over the world, with advanced degrees in subfields of engineering, mathematics, sciences, liberal arts, and business. Currently, JI has 60 full-time faculty members, 100% of our engineering and science faculty hold doctoral degrees from top universities and have overseas working experience.

JI Research

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The international academic environment of JI allows faculty, visiting scholars, and students to keep up with the frontiers of technology. Currently, JI has 4 research centers and 28 research laboratories. JI’s research projects are funded by Chinese national and municipal governments, local industries, and foreign entities.

JI Students

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JI students are among the best in China. Currently, JI has 1286 undergraduate and 216 graduate students. JI has attracted degree-pursuing international students from over 30 countries. Upon completion of undergraduate programs, over 80% of students pursue graduate study at top universities worldwide. 100% of those who choose to enter the job market are employed by leading domestic and international universities, research institutes and companies.