Xiu Ji

Dr. Xiu Ji is a Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, specializing in Automation Engineering and Industrial Networking. She teaches Mathematics, Control Engineering, and Programming Automation Systems across various academic levels. Her research focuses on applying scientific methods to interdisciplinary fields, including automation technologies and sports engineering. She has authored multiple books on PROFIBUS and PROFINET systems, contributing to industry standards in industrial networking. Dr. Ji holds a BEng in Mechanical Engineering, MEng in Cybernetics, and a PhD in Artificial Intelligence. Beyond academia, she is an amateur table tennis enthusiast, exploring its physics and sustainability aspects through multidisciplinary projects.

Education

• BEng in Mechanical Engineering
• MEng in Cybernetics
• PhD in Artificial Intelligence

Research Interests

Dr. Ji's research bridges automation and broader applications, emphasizing industrial communication protocols (PROFIBUS/PROFINET), system design, and interdisciplinary projects like table tennis physics. She advocates for integrating recycling and sustainability into engineering practices. Her work impacts automation industry standards through practical guides and academic contributions.

Teaching & Supervision

She instructs Mathematics (Levels 3-5), Control Engineering (Level 5), and Programming Automation Systems (Level 7). She supervises final-year and master's projects, fostering student engagement in technical problem-solving. No specific grants or lab affiliations are noted, though her work reflects collaboration with industry practices.