Education

From 1973 to 1977 Bachelor’s Degree, Shanghai Textile Institute of Technology (now Donghua University);

From 1978 to 1981 Master’s Degree, Department of Mechanical Engineering of HUST;

From 1983 to 1987 PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Research Areas

Computer Integrated Manufacturing; Advanced Technology & Equipment;

Concurrent Engineering; Flexible Manufacturing; Intelligent Manufacturing

Work Experience

From 1995 to 2002 Dean of the School of Mechanical Science & Engineering;

In Aug. 2002 Vice President of HUST;

In Mar. 2005 President of HUST

Main Achievements

3 books; over 100 papers;

Honors & Awards

1997 Excellent Returning Scholar Award by the Ministry of Human Resources & the Ministry of Education ;

1999 The University Lead Award by SME, in USA ;

2001 Outstanding Professionals Award by the government of Hubei Province;

2003 Returning Scholar Achievement Award by 6 ministries together; Selected as a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering