1987, Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison Mechanical Eng., Doctor
1984, Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison Mechanical Eng., Master
1982, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Mechanical Eng., Bachelor

1997.09 - Present, Professor– Dept. of Mech. Eng. at University of Michigan.
1993.01－1997.08, Associate Professor– Dept. of Mech. Eng. at University of Michigan
1989.09－1992.12, Assistant Research Scientist–Dept. of Mech. Eng. at University of Michigan
1987.09－1989.08, Research Fellow–Dept. of Mech. Eng. at University of Michigan

Advanced Manufacturing Technology

1.“High Definition Metrology and Processes – 2 micron manufacturing,” NIST-ATP, $3,600,000, 11/1/2007-10/31/2010, PI from UM (PI: Ni, co-PIs: Hu, Shih, and Islami)
2.“Advanced Manufacturing Process Modeling and Tooling Optimization,” General Electrical Aircraft Engines, $1,250,000, 5/1/05-4/30/2010
3.“Rapid, Ultra Precision Direct Metal Deposition Technology,” NIST-ATP, amount: $5,000,000, 6/1/2004 – 5/31/08, PI from UM
4.“Engineering Research Center for Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems,” National Science Foundation (EEC-9529125), $3,600,000, 4/1/05-3/31/06 (PI: Koren, Co-PI: Ni)
5.“Fundamental Aspects of Micro Internal Combustion Swing Engine (MICSE) Portable Power Generation Systems,” DARPA, $600,000, 9/1/04-8/31/06
6.“Fuel Processors for PEM Fuel Cells,” US Department of Energy, $5,598,478, 1/1/02-12/31/05, (Co-Pis: L. Thompson, E. Gulari, J. Ni, J. Schwank, R. Yang)
7.“Micro Internal Combustion Swing Engine (MICSE) System for Portable Power” DARPA/DSO, $3,337,054, 5/1/01-6/30/2004, (Co-PIs: W. Dahm and J. Ni
8.“Development of Virtual Machine Tool Systems,” National Science Foundation (DMI-0004237), $450,000, 9/1/00 – 8/31/03, PI
9.“Presidential Faculty Fellows Awards,” National Science Foundation, $500,000, 10/1/94 - 9/30/01, Principal Investigator
10.“Real-Time High-Speed Active Balancing,” NIST-Advanced Technology Programs, $1,984,113 Principal Investigator, 11/1/97 - 10/31/2000
11.“Agile and Precision Sheet Metal Stamping,” Advanced Technology Program, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), $8,301,000, 11/1/95 - 6/30/00 (UM’s share is around $4 million), Co-PIs from UM: J. Shi, J. Ni, J. Hu, A. Ghosh, and X. Wu
12.“Advanced Compensation System for Quasi-static and Cutting Force-induced Errors for Turning Centers,” Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), $997,620, 7/1/94 - 11/30/96, Principal Investigator
13."Variation reduction in automotive assembly and stamping processes," Chrysler Corporation, $940,000, 1/1/93/ - 12/31/96, Co-PIs: J. Ni, and J. Hu
14."Development of an Adaptive Compensation Technique for Enhancing CMM Accuracy," Advanced Technology Program, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), $993,609, 3/1/93 - 2/28/95, Principal Investigator
15."Development of Advanced Technologies and Systems for Controlling Dimensional Variation in Automobile Body Manufacturing – 2 mm Program," Advanced Technology Program, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), $13,867,872, (UM’s share was around $6 million) 9/1/92 - 8/30/95, Co-PIs: S. M. Wu, J. Ni, and J. Hu
16."Development of a Modular Thermal Error Sensing and Compensation System on Machining Centers", U.S. Air Force Manufacturing Technology Program and NIST, $499,067, 11/1/91 - 10/30/93, Co-PIs: S.M. Wu, J. Ni

1.J. Tao, A. J. Shih, J. Ni, 2008, “Experimental Study of the Dry and Near-Dry Electrical Discharge Milling Processes,” ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 130(1), pp. 1-9
2.Z. Huang, A.J. Shih, and J. Ni, 2007, “Laser Interferometry Hologram Registration for Three-Dimensional Precision Measurements,” ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 128, pp. 1006-1013.
3.H. S. Kim, M. Koc, and J. Ni, 2007, “A hybrid multi-fidelity approach to the optimal design of warm forming process using a knowledge-based artificial neural network”, International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, Vol. 47, No. 2, pp. 211-222
4.Kim, G.Y. Koc, M., Mayor, R., and Ni, J., 2007,"Modeling of the Semi-solid Material Behavior and Analysis of Micro/meso-scale Feature Forming", ASME Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 129, No. 2, pp.237-245
5.Z. Yang, Q. Chang, D. Djurdjanovic, J. Ni, and J. Lee, 2007, “Maintenance Priority Assignment using On-line Production Information,” ASME Transaction, Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 129, No. 2, pp.435-446
6.H. Choi, M. Koc, and J. Ni, 2007, “A Study on the Analytical Modeling for Warm Hydro-mechanical Deep Drawing of Lightweight Materials,” in International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, Vol 47, No.11, pp. 1752-1766
7.Q. Chang, J. Ni, P. Bandyopadhyay, S. Biller, G. Xiao, 2007, “Maintenance Staffing Management,” Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, Vol 18, pp. 351-360.
8.Z. Yang, D. Djurdjanovic, and J. Ni, 2007, “Maintenance Scheduling in Manufacturing Systems Based on Predicted Machine Degradation,” Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, Vol. 19, pp.87-98
9.J. Liu, D. Djurdjanovic, J. Ni, N. Casoettto, and J. Lee, 2007, “Similarity Based Method for Manufacturing Process Performance Prediction and Diagnosis,” Computers in Industry, Vol. 58 (6), pp.558-566
10.Y. Lei, D. Djurdjanovic, J. Ni, J. Lee, G. Xiao, and J. R. Mayor, 2006, “System Level Optimization of Predictive Maintenance in Industrial Automation Systems,” Transaction of NAMRI/SME, Vol. 34, pp.79-86
11.H. S. Kim, M. Koc, J. Ni, and A. Ghosh, 2006, “Finite Element Modeling and Analysis for Warm Forming of Aluminum Alloys – Validation Through Comparisons with Experiments and Determination of a Failure Criterion,” ASME Transaction, Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 128, No.3, pp. 613-621
12.D. Djurdjanovic and J. Ni, 2006, “Stream of Variation (SOV) Based Measurement Scheme Analysis in Multi-Station Machining Systems,” IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, Vol. 3, No.4, pp. 407-422 (13)
13.Zhenhua Huang, Albert Shih and Jun Ni, 2006, “Phase Unwrapping for Large Depth-of-field 3D Laser Holographic Interferometry Measurement of Laterally Discontinuous Surfaces,” Measurement Science and Technology. Vol. 17, pp. 3110-3119
14.Feng Ke, Jun Ni, and David Stephenson, 2006, “Chip-Thickening in Deep-Hole Drilling,” International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacturing, Vol. 46, No. 12-13, pp. 1500-1507
15.J. Lee, J. Ni, D. Djurdjanovic, H. Qiu, and H. Liao, 2006, “Intelligent Prognostics Tools and E-Maintenance,” Computers in Industry, Special Issue on e-Maintenance, Vol. 57, No. 6, pp.476-489, August
16.H. Yang, and J. Ni, 2005, “Adaptive model estimation of machine-tool thermal errors based on recursive dynamic modeling strategy,” International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacturing, Vol. 45, pp. 1-11
17.G.Y. Kim, R. Mayor, and J. Ni, 2005, “Parametric Study of Microreator Design for Water Gas Shift Reactor using an integrated reaction and heat exchange model,” Chemical Engineering Journal, Vol. 110, pp. 1-10
18.S. W. Lee, R. Mayor, and J. Ni, 2005, “Development of a Six-Degree-of-Freedom Geometric Error Measurement System for a Meso-Scale Machine Tool,” ASME Transaction, Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 127, pp.857-865
19.J. Lee, J. Ni, D. Djurdjanovic, H. Qiu, and H. Liao, 2005, “Intelligent Prognostics Tools and E-Maintenance,” Computers in Industry, Vol. 57, pp. 476-489
20.H. Chen, R. Mayor, and J. Ni, 2004, “Automated Structural Configuration Generation and Kinematic Error Analysis for Meso-Scale Machine Tools,” Transaction of NAMRI, Vol. 32, pp.327-334
21.Dragan Djurdjanovic and Jun Ni, 2004, “Measurement Scheme Synthesis in Multi-Station Machining Systems” ASME Transaction, Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 126, No. 1, pp.178-189 (11)
22.S. Zhou, K. Shin, S. Dyer, J. Shi, and J. Ni, 2004, “Extended Influence Coefficient Methods for Rotor Active Balancing during Acceleration,” ASME Transaction, Journal of Dynamics Systems, Measurement and Control, Vol. 126, pp. 219-223
23.Yizhu Zhang, Jiangqi Zhou, Zhongqing Lin, and Jun Ni, 2003, “Automatic process planning and subassembly detection for auto-body assembly,” Journal of Computer-Aided Design and Computer Graphics, Vol. 15(6), pp. 680-684
24.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. 372-281
25.Dragan Djurdjanovic, Jay Lee, and Jun Ni, 2003,”Watchdog Agent—an infotronics-based prognostics approach for product performance degradation assessment and prediction,” Advanced Engineering Informatics, Vol. 17, pp. 109-125 (27)
26.Dragan Djurdjanovic and Jun Ni, 2003, “Bayesian Approach to Measurement Scheme Analysis in Multi-Station Machining System,” Journal of Engineering Manufacturing, Vol., No. B8, pp. 1117-1130 (2)
27.B. Zhang, and J. Ni, 2001, “Relative Probability Index Crp – An Alternative Process Capability Index,” Quality Engineering, Vol. 14(2), pp.265-276
28.C. Gong, J. Yuan, and J. Ni, 2000, “A Self-calibration Method for Robotic Measurement System,” ASME ASME Transaction, Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol. 122, No. 1, pp 174-181 (16)
29)A. Khan, D. Ceglarek, J. Shi, J. Ni, and T. C. Woo, 1999, "Sensor Optimization for Fault Diagnosis in Single Fixture Systems: A Methodology," ASME Transactions, Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Vol.121, No.1, pp. 109-117 (17)
30)J. Yuan and J. Ni, 1998, “The Real-Time Error Compensation Technique for CNC Machining Systems.” Journal of Mechatronics, Vol. 8, No. 3. pp. 359-380. (42)
31)J. C. Liang, H. F. Li, J. X. Yuan, and J. Ni, 1997, “A Comprehensive Error Compensation System for Correcting Geometric, Thermal, and Cutting Force-Induced Errors,” The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 13, pp. 708-712 (2)
32)E. Lu, J. Ni, and S.M. Wu, 1996, "An Integrated Lattice Filter Adaptive Control System for Time-Varying CMM Structural Vibration Control, Part I: Theory and Simulation", ASME Transaction, Journal of Engineering for Industry, Vol. 118, No.1, p 67-76, and also presented at 1992 ASME WAM (1)
33)P.S. Huang, and J. Ni, 1995, "On-line error compensation of coordinate measuring machines", International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, Vol. 35, No. 5 , pp. 725-738.
34)Y.D. Chen, X.J. Tang, J. Ni, and S.M. Wu, 1994, "Automatic Digitization of Free-Form Curve by Coordinate Measuring Machines", International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 32, No. 11, pp.2603-2612, also in Proceedings of ASME WAM, Anaheim, CA 1992 (5)
35)J. Ni and S.M.Wu, 1993, "An On-Line Measurement Technique for Machine Volumetric Error Compensation", ASME Transaction, Journal of Engineering for Industry, Feb., Vol. 115, No.1, pp.85-92 (6)
36)J.S. Chen, J.X. Yuan, J. Ni and S.M. Wu, 1992, "Compensation of Non-rigid Body Kinematic Effect on a Machining Center", Transaction of NAMRI, Vol. 20, pp.325-329
37)H. Zhang, J. Ni and S.M. Wu, 1990, "Simulation Study of An Improved Scheme for Forecasting Compensatory Control", Transaction of NAMRI , Vol. 18, pp.329-333
38)F. Shen, J. Ni and S.M. Wu, 1989, "Design and Implementation of a Modular Multi-Processor System for Machine Monitoring and Diagnostics", Transaction of NAMRI , Vol. 17, pp.319-324

Non

1)"Multi-Degree-of-Freedom Geometric Error Measurement System," (with co-inventor: P. S. Huang), US Patent Number: 5,418,611, (Filed June 14, 1993), Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
2)“A Novel Machining Chatter Prevention Technique Through Random Multi-Level Spindle Speed Variation,” (with co-inventors: Alpay Yilmaz, and Emad Al-Regib), disclosure filed, 4/1996
3)“A Roll Measurement Principle and System,” (with co-inventor: Jian He), disclosure filed, 4/1996

Chair, ASME, Manufacturing Engineering Division, 2003/2004
Member, Executive Committee, ASME, Manufacturing Engineering Division, 9/2000 – 8/2005
Member, Technical Planning Committee, ASME Manufacturing Technical Group, 7/1997 - 6/2000
Associate Editor, Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 1994 – 2003
Scientific Advisor for Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) - Microfactory Program, 2004 - present
External Scientific Advisor for Advanced Production Technology Program, Department of Science & Technology, South Africa, 2007 - present
Guest Professor, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 2008 - present

Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 1991.
Presidential Faculty Fellow Awards, named by President William J. Clinton, National Science Foundation, 1994.
Chinese National Natural Science Foundation Award for Outstanding Young Scientists of Chinese Origin, 1999.
Cheungkong Chair Professorship, Ministry of Education, China, 1999 - 2004
Robert M. Caddell Memorial Award for Outstanding Faculty Achievement, The University of Michigan, 2000-2001.
Best Paper Award, North American Manufacturing Research Conference, 2001
Research Excellence Award, College of Engineering, University of Michigan, 2002
Fellow, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 2002.
Best Paper Award, International Conference on Frontiers of Design and
Manufacturing, 2002.
Silver Medal for Outstanding Contribution by Oversea Scientist, Shanghai Municipal Government, 2003.
Fellow, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2004.
Best Paper Award, International Conference on Frontiers of Design and
Manufacturing, 2004.
Best Paper Award, SRC TECHCON, 2005.
Shien-Ming (Sam) Wu Collegiate Professor of Manufacturing Science, University of Michigan, 2006-2011.
Education Excellence Award, College of Engineering, University of
Michigan, 2006-2007.
Best Paper Award, SRC TECHCON, 2007.