Dr. Jiang Zhe

Assistant Professor
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Email: jzhe@uakron.edu

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Biography

Degrees
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, 2002
  • Master of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, 2000
Professional Experiences
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH, 8/2003 - present.
  • MEMS Development Engineer, Advanced MicroSensors, Inc., Shrewsbury, MA, 8/2002 – 7/2003.
  • MEMS R&D Engineer, Fitel Technologies, Inc., Marlboro, MA, 8/2001 – 7/2002.
Professional Societies Honors and Awards
  • Akron Morning News Report “UA research to help hay fever sufferers”, WAKR 1590, 8/1/06, Host: Mr. Ray Horner.
  • Extraordinary Teaching Assistant Award, Columbia University, 2000, 2001.
Recent Referred Journal Publications
  1. Sawant, P., Jagtiani, A., Carletta, J., and Zhe, J., Signal Processing by Wavelet Transform for Multi-channel Coulter Counters, submitted to Measurement Science and Technology, in review, August, 2007.
  2. Lam, P., Zhao, J., Doverspike, D., Zhe, J. , and Menzemer, C., Encouraging Equal Access to STEM Education for Students With Specific Learning Disabilities, accepted with minor revision, Journal of SMET: Innovations and Research, 2007.
  3. Wang,Y., Zhe, J., Chung, B. T., and Dutta, P., A Rapid Magnetic Particle Driven Micromixer, will appear in Journal Microfluidics and Nanofluidics, in press, 2007
  4. Zhe, J., Jagtiani, A., Mamun, N. H. A., Dutta, P., Hu. J., and Carletta, J., A Microfluidic Based High Throughput Multichannel Resistive-Pulse Sensor, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, v29, n4, 395-403, 2007.
  5. Wang, Y., Zhe, J., Chung, B. T. and Dutta, P., A Microfluidic Mixer Utilizing Electrokinetic Relay Switching And Asymmetric Flow Geometries, ASME Journal of Fluids Eng. v129, n4, 395-403, 2007.
  6. Jagtiani, A., Sawant, R., Zhe, J., A label-free high throughput resistive-pulse sensor for simultaneous differentiation and measurement of multiple particle-laden analytes, Journal of Micromechanics Microengineering, v.16, 1530-1539, 2006.
  7. Jagtiani, A., Zhe, J., Hu, J., and Carletta, J., Detection and counting of micro scale particles and pollen using a multi-aperture Coulter counter, Measurement Science & Technology v. 17 1706-1714, 2006.
  8. Ozlu, E., Zhe, J., Chandra, S., Cheng, J., and Wu, X.T., Feasibility Study of a Smart Motion Generator Utilizing Electromagnetic Microactuator Arrays, Smart Materials and Structures , v15, 859-868, 2006.
  9. Zhang, Z., Zhe, J. , Chandra, S., and Hu, J., An electronic pollen detection method using Coulter counting principle, Atmospheric Environments, v39, n30, p. 5446-5453, 2005.
  10. Wu, X.T., Hui, J., Young, M., Kayatta, P., Wong, J., Kennith, D., Zhe, J. and C. Warde, Electrostatic Micromembrane Actuator Arrays as Motion Generator, Applied Physics Letters, v84, n22, p. 4418-4420, 2004. Also appeared on Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology, May 2004
  11. Zhe, J., Farmer, K. R. And Modi, V., A Microfabricated Wall Shear Stress Sensor with Capacitative Sensing, accepted by Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, Vol. 14, n1, 164-175, 2005.
  12. Cheng, J., Zhe, J. and Wu, X. T., Analytical and FEM Pull-in Study on Rigid and Deformable Electrostatic Micro Actuators, Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, Vol.14, 57-68, 2004.
  13. Cheng, J., Zhang, J., Chu, C.C., Zhe, J., Experimental Study and Computer Simulation on Fracture Toughness of Sheet Metal after Laser Forming, International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Vol. 26, 11-12, p. 1222 - 1230, 2005.
  14. Zhe, J., and Modi, V., “Near-wall measurements for a Turbulent Impinging Slot Jet System,” ASME Journal of Fluids Engineering, Vol. 123, No.1, 121-120, 2001.
  15. Chen, M, Chen Q., Zhe, J. and Modi, V., “High Schmidt Mass Transfer using Chapman-Khun’s near Wall Coherent Structure Model”, Int. J. of Heat & Mass Transfer, Vol. 44, 3833-3842, 2001.
Recent Conference Publications
  1. Wang, Y., Zhe, J., Dutta, P. and Chung, B. T., Numerical Analysis of Rapid Micromixers Utilizing Magnetic Particles, ASME IMECE 2007 Proceedings, November 11-15, 2007. Seattle, Washington.
  2. Zhe, J., Jagtiani, A., Dutta, P., Hu. J., and Carletta, J. A micromachined high throughput bioparticle sensor, IEEE 14th International Conference on Solid State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, Jun. 9-14, 2007, Lyon, France.
  3. Zhe, J., Choy, F., Murali, S. V., Sarangi, M. A. and Wilfong, R., Oil Debris Detection Using Capacitance and Ultrasonic Measurements, Proceedings of the STLE/ASME, International Joint Tribology Conference ( IJTC2007), October 22-24, 2007, San Diego, California.
  4. Zhe, J., Zhao, J., Lam, P., Doverspike, D., and Menzemer, C., Descriptions of STEM Workshops for Middle School Students with Specific Learning Disabilities, 1st International Technology-based Learning with Disability Conference, July 19-20, 2007, Dayton, Ohio.
  5. Lam, P., Zhao, J., Doverspike, D., Zhe, J., and Menzemer, C., An Initial Assessment of the Effectiveness of the Enhancing Access and Fostering Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) NSF Summer Workshop Program, ASEE South East Conference, Mar. 30-Aril. 3, Louisville, Kentucky, 2007.
  6. Zhe, J., Zhao, J., Lam, P., Doverspike, D., and Menzemer, C., Fostering Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Using Intelligent Balloon for Special Learning Disabilities Middle School Students, ASEE North Central Conference, Mar. 30- Mar. 31, Charleston, West Virginia, 2007.
  7. Menzemer, C., Lam, P., Zhao, J., Zhe, J., and Doverspike, D., Enhancing Access and Fostering Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Using Civil Engineering Materials Applications for Special Learning Disabilities Middle School Students, 37th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, October 10 – 13, 2007, Milwaukee, WI.
  8. Mallela, V., Zhe, J., Quinn, D., In-Plane Stretching in MEMS Actuated Deformable Mirrors, ASME IMECE 2006, Chicago, Nov. 5-11, Illinois, 2006.
  9. Zhe, J., Jagtiani, A., Mamun, N. H. A., Dutta, P., Hu. J., and Carletta, J., A Microfluidic Based High Throughput Resistive-Pulse Sensor, ASME IMECE 2006, Chicago, Nov. 5-11, Illinois, 2006.
  10. Jagtiani, A., Zhe, J. and Newby B. Z., Simultaneous Detection of Multiple Bioparticles Using A Microfluidic Based Resistive-Pulse Sensor, ASME IMECE 2006, Chicago, Nov. 5-11, Illinois, 2006.
  11. Wang, Y., Zhe, J., Dutta, P., and Cheng, G., A Hybrid Rapid Microfluidic Mixer Utilizing Electrokinetic Relay and Asymmetric Flow Geometries for Lab-on-a-chip Applications, in press, ASME IMECE 2005, Orlando, Florida, 2005.
  12. Ozlu, E., Zhe, J., Cheng, J., Wu, X.T., Feasibility Study on A Novel Electromagnetic MEMS Actuator With Planar Coils, 9th International Conference on New Actuators, Bremen, Germany, 14-16, June, 2004.
  13. Sidman, A, Neal, M., Borski, J. Tamura, H., Mugino, H., Zhe, J, and Kousge, M., A large-displacement Electromagnetic MEMS Actuator, 7th Int. Symposium of magnetic materials, processes and Devices, Salt Lake City, Utah, Oct. 24-26, 157-170, 2002.
  14. Zhe, J., Xingtao. Wu, Jin Cheng, Jingshan Wang, K. R. Farmer, L. Frechette and V. Modi, “Analytical Pull-in Study on Non-Deformable Electrostatic Micro Actuators”, Technical Proceedings of the 2002 International Conference on Modeling and Simulation of Microsystems, MSM 2002, ISBN: 0-9708275-7-1, 287-290, 2002.
  15. Cheng J., Zhe J., Wu, X. T., Farmer, K. R., Modi, V. and Frechette, L. Analytical and FEM Simulation Pull-in Study on Deformable Electrostatic Micro Actuators, Technical Proceedings of the 2002 International Conference on Modeling and Simulation of Microsystems, MSM 2002,. ISBN: 0-9708275-7-1, 298-301, 2002.
  16. Wu, X. T., Xiao, Z. X., Zhe, J. and Farmer K. R., Two Passive Methods to Obtain Large Travel Range for Electrostatic Micro Actuators, Technical Proceedings of the 2001 International Conference on Modeling and Simulation of Microsystems, , Hilton Head Island, U.S.A, 382-385, 2001.
  17. Zhe, J., Farmer, K. R. and Modi, V., "A MEMS Device for Measurement of Skin Friction with Capacitive Sensing", Proceedings of 2001 Microelectromechanical Systems Conference, IEEE Circuits and Systems Society, Berkeley, California, USA, pp. 4-7, 24-26 August 2001.
Patents
  • Tamura, H., Neal, M. J., Zhe, J and Sidman, A. L., MEMS Devices and Methods for Inhibiting Errant Motion of MEMS Components, U.S. Patent, 6,900,510, 5/2005.
  • Hu, J. and Zhe, J., An automatic, electronic, multi-channel Coulter counting biosensor, Disclosed on 7/13/2005.
Invited Presentations

No. Topic of Presentation Place Date
1 A High Altitude Balloon-Sat for Environmental Monitoring NASA-OAI/OSGC Executive Committee, Columbus, OH 08/2007
2 Microactuators and Nanoactuators for Optical and BioMEMS application School of Electrical-Mechanical Engineering, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China 05/2007
3 MEMS approach to Aeronautical/Aerospace Application School of Electrical-Mechanical Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnic University, Xi’an, China 05/2007
4 A High Throughput Device for Pollen Detection School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China 05/2007
5 BioMEMS approach to Micro and Nano Scale Bioparticle Detection Polymer Eng., Univ. of Akron 09/2006
6 High Throughput Resistive Pulse Sensors for Bioparticle Sensing University of Louisville, KY 04/2006
7 Health Monitoring Sensor System for Metallic and Ceramic Bearings Using Surface Acoustic Waves Ohio Aerospace Institute 07/2005
8 Large Displacement MEMS Magnetic actuators EE, U. of Cincinnati 05/2004
9 MEMS Research and Development GE, Cincinnati 10/2003
10 MEMS Magnetic Actuators and Nanomechanical Biosensors ME, Univ. of Akron 09/2003