1987    University of Wisconsin-Madison, Mechanical Engineering    Ph.D.

1984    University of Wisconsin-Madison, Mechanical Engineering    M.S.

1982    SJTU,Mechanical Engineering    B.S.

2021 - Pres.    Global Institute of Future Technology, SJTU    Dean

2014 - Pres.    UM-SJTU Joint Institute, SJTU    Honorary Dean

2006 - Pres.    University of Michigan Wu Xianming Manufacturing Science   Title Professor

2006 - 2014    UM-SJTU Joint Institute, SJTU    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

• Intelligent maintenance of large industrial systems

• Manufacturing operation optimization

• Manufacturing process modeling, analysis and design

• Precision engineering and metrology

• Quality control methods

• 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.