Education
1987，University of Wisconsin-Madison，Mechanical Engineering，Ph.D
1984，University of Wisconsin-Madison，Mechanical Engineering，M.S
1982，SJTU，Mechanical Engineering，B.S
Work Experience
2021-Pres.，Global Institute of Future Technology, SJTU，Dean
2014-Pres.，UM-SJTU Joint Institute，Honorary Dean
2006-Pres.，University of Michigan Wu Xianming Manufacturing Science，Title Professor
2006-2014，UM-SJTU Joint Institute，Dean
1997-Pres.，University of Michigan, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics，Professor
1993-1997，University of Michigan, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics，Associate Professor
1989-1992，University of Michigan, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics，Assistant Research Scientist
1987-1989，University of Michigan, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics，Researcher
Research Fields
Intelligent maintenance of large industrial systems
Manufacturing operation optimization
Manufacturing process modeling, analysis and design
Precision engineering and metrology
Quality control methods
Selected Publications (10 selected in last 3 years)
Q. Chang, J. Ni, P. Bandyopadhyay, S. Biller, G. Xiao, 2007, “Supervisory Factory Control Based on Real-Time Production Feedback,” in Transactions of the ASME, Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 129, No. 3, pp. 653-660.
Jin, L. Li and J. Ni, 2009, “Option Model for Joint Production and Preventive Maintenance System”, International Journal of Production Economics, Vol. 119, pp. 347-353.
K. Shin and J. Ni, 2003, “Adaptive Control of Multi-Plane Active Balancing Systems for Speed-Varying Rotors,” ASME J. of Dyn. Sys. Measurement and Control, Vol. 125, pp. 372-281X.
Jin, J. Ni, and Y. Koren, 2011, “Optimal Control of Reassembly with Variable Quality Returns in a Product Remanufacturing System,” CIRP Annals-Manufacturing Technology.
M. Bono, and J. Ni, 2002, “A Model for Predicting the Heat Flow into the Workpiece in Dry Drilling,” ASME Transaction, Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering Vol. 124, No. 4, pp. 773-777X.
J. Ni, 1997, “CNC Machine Accuracy Enhancement Through Real-Time Error Compensation”, an invited ASME Transaction paper, Journal of Engineering for Industry, Vol. 119, No.4(B), pp.717-725.
