{"682639":{"#nid":"682639","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Professor Jianjun Shi Delivers Keynote on AI and Sensor Integration in Modern Manufacturing","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EIn his keynote address delivered at the Annual Meeting for the \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/iise.org\/\u0022\u003EInstitute of Industrial and Systems Engineering (IISE\u003C\/a\u003E) Conference \u0026amp; Expo held in Atlanta, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/users\/jianjun-shi\u0022\u003EJianjun Shi\u003C\/a\u003E, the Carolyn J. Stewart Chair and Professor in \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech\u2019s H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISyE)\u003C\/a\u003E, explored the transformative role of data science and sensor technologies in modern manufacturing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETitled \u201cData Modality, Data Science, and Multistage Manufacturing,\u201d Shi\u2019s address emphasized how the integration of cutting-edge technologies (sensors, artificial intelligence, and data science) is reshaping the way engineers understand, monitor, and optimize complex production systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMultistage manufacturing refers to multiple machines, stations or operations interconnected to produce a final product.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe further explains how at each stage, quality is affected not only by local variation but also by upstream influences. With the rise of advanced sensors, researchers can now gather vast amounts of heterogeneous data. But the challenge lies in merging this data with engineering expertise using data science tools.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iise.org\/Annual\/details.aspx?id=6782#:~:text=Jianjun%20(Jan)%20Shi,Institute%20of%20Technology\u0022\u003EShi\u2019s keynote\u003C\/a\u003E provided a comprehensive look into how the co-evolution of sensing data modality and data science methodologies is driving advances in variation modeling and analysis of multi-stage manufacturing. He discussed how past research and current applications are unlocking new capabilities in manufacturing productivity and sustainability.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHis talk included real-world examples of industrial projects where machine learning and AI models are being applied to solve long-standing manufacturing challenges.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EBeyond technology, Shi also reflected on the broader impact of hosting this year\u2019s conference in Atlanta, particularly for Georgia Tech\u2019s ISyE program, ranked the #1 undergraduate program in the nation by \u003Cem\u003EU.S. News and World Report\u003C\/em\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe ISyE School will greatly benefit from the annual conference being held in Atlanta,\u201d he noted in a recent Q\u0026amp;A with \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.iise.org\/Annual\/details.aspx?id=44344\u0022\u003EIISE.org.\u003C\/a\u003E \u201cMany [of our] faculty and students will present their work and assist with the event conference. Attendees often visit the Georgia Tech campus and our school during their stay, enhancing their understanding of our top-ranked industrial and systems engineering program.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EShi also expressed his own enthusiasm for the event, highlighting the joy of connecting with colleagues and discovering emerging trends in the field.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cMy favorite aspect is reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones within the ISE community. Additionally, learning about new research topics and trends through sessions and discussions is always exciting. Hosting the conference in Atlanta is especially meaningful, offering opportunities to showcase and our wonderful city.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs industries continue to evolve with digital transformation at the forefront, Professor Shi\u2019s keynote underscored a central message: the future of manufacturing lies at the intersection of engineering, data science, and intelligent sensing \u2013 an arena where Georgia Tech\u2019s ISyE is leading the way.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EProfessor Jianjun Shi delivered a keynote titled \u201cData Modality, Data Science, and Multistage Manufacturing\u201d at the IISE conference in Atlanta. His address highlighted the transformative role of sensors, artificial intelligence, and data science in modern manufacturing, focusing on multistage systems where quality is influenced by both local and upstream factors.\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Professor Jianjun Shi\u2019s keynote explored how the fusion of sensors, AI, and data science is revolutionizing multistage manufacturing, spotlighting Georgia Tech\u2019s leadership in engineering innovation."}],"uid":"36284","created_gmt":"2025-06-03 17:55:10","changed_gmt":"2025-08-22 21:04:01","author":"chenriquez8","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","location":"Atlanta, GA","dateline":{"date":"2025-06-03T00:00:00-04:00","iso_date":"2025-06-03T00:00:00-04:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"677171":{"id":"677171","type":"image","title":"Jianjun (Jan) Shi","body":null,"created":"1748973336","gmt_created":"2025-06-03 17:55:36","changed":"1748973336","gmt_changed":"2025-06-03 17:55:36","alt":"Jianjun (Jan) Shi","file":{"fid":"261042","name":"SQUARE-PICS--1-.png","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/06\/03\/SQUARE-PICS--1-.png","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/2025\/06\/03\/SQUARE-PICS--1-.png","mime":"image\/png","size":916099,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/2025\/06\/03\/SQUARE-PICS--1-.png?itok=GIW83na7"}}},"media_ids":["677171"],"related_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.isye.gatech.edu\/news\/isye-professor-jianjun-shi-selected-2025-iise-conference-keynote-speaker","title":"ISyE Professor Jianjun Shi selected as 2025 IISE Conference Keynote Speaker "},{"url":"https:\/\/www.scl.gatech.edu\/news-events\/newsletters","title":"View past SCL newsletters and join our mailing list"}],"groups":[{"id":"1242","name":"School of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISYE)"},{"id":"1243","name":"The Supply Chain and Logistics Institute (SCL)"}],"categories":[{"id":"132","name":"Institute Leadership"}],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[{"id":"39541","name":"Systems"}],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EErin Brown, Communications Manager\u003C\/p\u003E","format":"limited_html"}],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}