Ge Jin

Ge Jin is an Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Professor of Computer Information Technology and Graphics at Purdue University Northwest's College of Technology. His research focuses on computer graphics, virtual reality, medical visualization, and serious games. He has led federally funded projects including NSA/NSF grants and industry-sponsored initiatives.

Education:

• D.Sc. in Computer Science (George Washington University)
• M.S. in Computer Science (Seoul National University)
• B.S. in Computer Science (Peking University)

Research Interests: Jin’s work spans virtual reality applications in education and healthcare, cybersecurity training through games, and medical visualization systems. His projects integrate technologies like VR, game engines, and machine learning for practical solutions in safety education, digital manufacturing, and disaster management. He emphasizes experiential learning through immersive environments and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Recent Trends in Publications: His recent work (2018-2020) highlights cybersecurity education via games, VR-based training modules, and NLP-driven health informatics. Earlier research includes medical visualization tools for surgery and disaster management systems leveraging 3D modeling and cluster computing.

Awards & Recognition:

• Teaching Incentive Program Award (Purdue University Northwest)
• Chanute Prize (Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana)
• Outstanding Faculty for Undergraduate Education (College of Technology)

Grants & Advising: Jin has secured over $2M in grants including NSF SFS Expanding the Pipeline and NSA Curriculum Development grants. He advises teams on cybersecurity game development and VR lab projects, fostering collaborations across departments and industries.

Labs & Teams: His work involves interdisciplinary teams working on VR safety simulations, medical visualization platforms, and cybersecurity education tools. Current efforts focus on scaling VR training modules for K-12 and higher education audiences.