Jia Mi

Dr. Jia Mi is an Assistant Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology, affiliated with the Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering within the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science. He leads the Advanced and Intelligent Energy Laboratory (AI-Energy Lab), focusing on sustainable energy solutions, particularly offshore renewable energy systems like wave and ocean energy. His work integrates multi-physics modeling, system-level control design, and experimental testing to enhance energy efficiency and applications such as desalination and marine carbon dioxide removal.

• Education: PhD (2024, Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, University of Michigan), MS (2022, Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech), BS (2018, Automotive Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology).
• Experience: Advisory roles in international ocean energy conferences, leadership in organizations like INORE and UMERC, and industry internships.

Research interests span offshore renewable energy, energy harvesting, robotics, and autonomous systems. His interdisciplinary approach bridges theoretical science and practical applications, addressing global energy challenges. Over 40 peer-reviewed publications and 9 patents highlight his contributions to energy and materials science.

• Awards: Rackham Predoctoral Fellowship (2023), ASME Rising Stars Award (2022), R&D 100 Award Finalist (2020), among others.

He advises on grants focusing on marine energy technologies and collaborates on initiatives like the NSF Workshop for the Blue Economy. His lab explores innovations in energy systems for sustainable development.