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Roger Jiao is an Associate Professor at the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. He joined the Woodruff School in December 2008 after serving as an Associate Professor at the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and has a strong academic background in mechanical design and intelligent manufacturing from Tianjin University. His research focuses on Computer-Aided Engineering Design and Manufacturing, specifically within the domains of industrial systems engineering, information engineering, and production operations management. He is actively engaged in exploring engineering design methodologies that encompass product family and platform management, customer requirement management, and affective design. Dr. Jiao has held various editorial positions in notable academic journals and has garnered several awards for his research output and contributions to education in engineering. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the total life cycle of products, advocating for a strategic engineering approach to product creation that aligns with the evolving needs of global manufacturing and customer satisfaction.
George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering • Atlanta, GA
Joined as an Associate Professor after previous academic roles, focusing on research and teaching in mechanical engineering.
School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University • Singapore
Engaged in research and teaching in mechanical and aerospace engineering.
Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology •
Conducted research as a visiting scholar in the field of industrial engineering.
School of Management, Tianjin University • China
Taught various courses related to industrial engineering.
Department of Industrial Design, Tianjin University of Science and Technology • China
Involved in teaching and academic duties in the field of industrial design.
Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.