Zhiming Ji
Zhiming Ji
Professor, Mechanical and Industrial Engr
Interim Chair
Interim Chair
318 Mechanical Engineering Center (ME)
About Me
Zhiming Ji is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology. He received his B.S. degree from Northeastern University (China), his M.S. degree from Southeast University (China) and Ph.D. degree from Stanford University. His scholarly and research contributions are in the areas of engineering design, robotics and controls, and system integration. He has participated as principal investigator or co-principal investigator in various projects funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology, and industrial companies. He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and National Academy of Inventors (NAI).
Education
Ph.D.; Stanford University; Mechanical Engineering; 1987
M.S.; Southeast University; Mechanical Engineering; 1982
B.S.; Northeastern University; Mechanical Engineering; 1979
M.S.; Southeast University; Mechanical Engineering; 1982
B.S.; Northeastern University; Mechanical Engineering; 1979
Awards & Honors
2020 2020 Thomas Edison Patent Award, The Research & Development Council of New Jersey
2025 Spring Courses
ME 490 - MECH ENGR PROJECT A
ME 725 - INDEPENDENT STUDY I
ME 792B - PRE-DOCTORAL RESEARCH
ME 701B - MASTER'S THESIS
ME 726 - INDEPENDENT STUDY II
ME 701C - MASTER'S THESIS
ME 790A - DOC DISSERTATION & RES
ME 231 - KINEMATICS OF MACHINERY
ME 491 - MECH ENGR PROJECT B
ME 700B - MASTER'S PROJECT
ME 725 - INDEPENDENT STUDY I
ME 792B - PRE-DOCTORAL RESEARCH
ME 701B - MASTER'S THESIS
ME 726 - INDEPENDENT STUDY II
ME 701C - MASTER'S THESIS
ME 790A - DOC DISSERTATION & RES
ME 231 - KINEMATICS OF MACHINERY
ME 491 - MECH ENGR PROJECT B
ME 700B - MASTER'S PROJECT
Teaching Interests
Mechanial design, dynamics and controls, system integration and Robotics.
Past Courses
ME 231: KINEMATICS OF MACHINERY
ME 305: INTRO TO SYSTEM DYNAMICS
ME 305: INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEM DYNAMICS
ME 431: INTRO ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION
ME 455: AUTOMATIC CONTROLS
ME 618: ST:ADV MECH ENG MEASUREMENTS
ME 625: INTRO TO ROBOTICS
ME 655: INTRODUCTION TO MODERN CONTROL METHODS
ME 655: MODERN CONTROL METHODS
ME 794: MECHANICAL COLLOQUIUM
ME 305: INTRO TO SYSTEM DYNAMICS
ME 305: INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEM DYNAMICS
ME 431: INTRO ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION
ME 455: AUTOMATIC CONTROLS
ME 618: ST:ADV MECH ENG MEASUREMENTS
ME 625: INTRO TO ROBOTICS
ME 655: INTRODUCTION TO MODERN CONTROL METHODS
ME 655: MODERN CONTROL METHODS
ME 794: MECHANICAL COLLOQUIUM
Research Interests
1. Development of Condensation-based Vacuum Generation and Integrated Waste Water Treatment Method and Device. One goal is to attain a large-volume sub-atmospheric pressure environment with the new vacuum device. Another is to Integrate the vacuum generation to assist spray flash distillation for improved energy recovery in waste water treatment.
2. Rehabilitation Devices for Movement Therapy of Paralyzed Limbs. Our goal is to develop a novel gait generation device for ambulatory training and rehabilitation therapy in the home or work environment.
3. Modeling and Simulation of Biomechanical Systems and Human Movement. Our goal is to understand the mechanics of postural stability and structural integration (through rolfing) and develop evaluation methods.
4. System Integration and Robotics. Focused topics are mechanisms, computer-aided design, dynamics and control, and optimization.
2. Rehabilitation Devices for Movement Therapy of Paralyzed Limbs. Our goal is to develop a novel gait generation device for ambulatory training and rehabilitation therapy in the home or work environment.
3. Modeling and Simulation of Biomechanical Systems and Human Movement. Our goal is to understand the mechanics of postural stability and structural integration (through rolfing) and develop evaluation methods.
4. System Integration and Robotics. Focused topics are mechanisms, computer-aided design, dynamics and control, and optimization.
Journal Article
Guangyu Guo, Chao Zhu, Zhiming Ji, Mengchu Zhou. 2023. “Integrated system model of spray flash vacuum distillation with internal heat recovery.” Desalination, vol. 564.
Guangyu Guo, Hongling Deng, Chao Zhu, Zhiming Ji. 2022. “Spatially dependent salinity effect in actively vacuumed spray flash desalination.” Desalination, vol. 537.
Guangyu Guo, Bo Zhang, Chao Zhu, Zhiming Ji. 2021. “Thermal non-equilibrium in spray flash with vacuum vapor extraction.” Desalination, vol. 507, pp. 115023.
Tariq Mohammad Arif, Zhiming Ji, Md Adilur Rahim, Bharath Babu Nunna. 2021. “Modeling Focused-Ultrasound Response for Non-Invasive Treatment Using Machine Learning.” Bioengineering, vol. 8, no. 6.
Bo Zhang, Guangyu Guo, Chao Zhu, Zhiming Ji, Chao-Hsin Lin. 2020. “Transport and Trajectory of Cough Induced Bimodal Aerosol in an Air-Conditioned Space.” Indoor and Built Environment, vol. 30, no. 9.
Guangyu Guo, Hongling Deng, Chao Zhu, Zhiming Ji. 2022. “Spatially dependent salinity effect in actively vacuumed spray flash desalination.” Desalination, vol. 537.
Guangyu Guo, Bo Zhang, Chao Zhu, Zhiming Ji. 2021. “Thermal non-equilibrium in spray flash with vacuum vapor extraction.” Desalination, vol. 507, pp. 115023.
Tariq Mohammad Arif, Zhiming Ji, Md Adilur Rahim, Bharath Babu Nunna. 2021. “Modeling Focused-Ultrasound Response for Non-Invasive Treatment Using Machine Learning.” Bioengineering, vol. 8, no. 6.
Bo Zhang, Guangyu Guo, Chao Zhu, Zhiming Ji, Chao-Hsin Lin. 2020. “Transport and Trajectory of Cough Induced Bimodal Aerosol in an Air-Conditioned Space.” Indoor and Built Environment, vol. 30, no. 9.
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Conference Proceeding
“CFD study of the thermal non-equilibrium in spray flash desalination”
6th thermal and fluids engineering conference (ASTFE), May 2021.
“Non-volatile fraction effects in dispersed vacuum spray flash evaporation”
International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition 2020 (ASME), July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2020.
“CFD simulation of isolated spray flash evaporation with active vapor extraction”
5th thermal and fluids engineering conference (ASTFE), September 2019.
“Solar-Powered Condensation Vacuum Technology”
4th Thermal and Fluids Engineering Conference, April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2019.
“Transport of Aerosol by Coughing in an Air-Conditioned Space”
the 4th Thermal and Fluids Engineering Conference , April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2019.
6th thermal and fluids engineering conference (ASTFE), May 2021.
“Non-volatile fraction effects in dispersed vacuum spray flash evaporation”
International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition 2020 (ASME), July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2020.
“CFD simulation of isolated spray flash evaporation with active vapor extraction”
5th thermal and fluids engineering conference (ASTFE), September 2019.
“Solar-Powered Condensation Vacuum Technology”
4th Thermal and Fluids Engineering Conference, April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2019.
“Transport of Aerosol by Coughing in an Air-Conditioned Space”
the 4th Thermal and Fluids Engineering Conference , April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2019.
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Conference Abstract
“Condensation-based Low-grade Heat Powered Dual-chamber Vacuum Technology”
65th international symposium and exhibition of American Vacuum Society, October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2018.
65th international symposium and exhibition of American Vacuum Society, October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2018.
Other
“Method and apparatus for rapid freezing prototyping”
Google Patents, June 2001.
“Low friction, high precision actuator”
Google Patents, November 1999.
“Non-linear displacement sensor based on optical triangulation principle”
Google Patents, May 1992.
Google Patents, June 2001.
“Low friction, high precision actuator”
Google Patents, November 1999.
“Non-linear displacement sensor based on optical triangulation principle”
Google Patents, May 1992.
Chapter
Zhiming Ji, MC Leu. 1999. “Design, reconfiguration, and control of parallel kinematic machines.” pp. 111–129. Springer, 1999.