Janet Jiaxiang Dong

Dr. Janet Dong is a full professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering and the director of the UC Center for Robotics Research at the College of Engineering and Applied Science. 

PhD: Columbia University New York City, 2003 (Mechanical Engineering)

Robotics, automation, dynamic systems and control, autonomous vehicles, mobile robots, advanced manufacturing, Industry 4.0/5.0, product design and development, and innovative medical devices.

Grant: #DE-EE-0009267 Investigators:Dong, Janet; McAvoy, Drew; Tu, Maobing; 10-01-2020 -12-30-2024 Department of Energy "High Precision Sorting, Fractionation, and Formulation of Municipal Solid Waste for Biochemical Conversion" Role:Co-PI $1,289,767.00 Active Type:Grant

Grant: #R40538 Investigators:Dong, Janet; Emmert, John; Ma, Ou; 10-01-2019 -03-31-2020 UC "Intelligent Robotics and Autonomous Systems (IRAS) - Combined team of the Pitch Day ""Intelligent Robotics"" team and ""Artificial Intelligence"" team" Role:Collaborator $10,000.00 Completed Type:Grant

Grant: #Research Agreement 011825-002-PHII / W81XWH-18-C-0150 Investigators:Dong, Janet 10-15-2018 -10-15-2019 Department of the Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity "Automated Tick Collecting Robot" Role:PI $65,000.00 Completed Type:Grant

Grant: ## Investigators:Dong, Janet 08-01-2018 -07-31-2019 P&G higher education fund "Development of Robotics Applications to Enhance Engineering Curriculum in Robotics and Automation (ROBA) minor for undergraduate students" Role:PI $10,000 Completed Type:Grant

Grant: #ODOT 30347 sub FHWA Investigators:Dong, Janet; Elzarka, Hazem; 04-17-2017 -08-17-2018 Federal Highway Administration "EVALUATION OF TRENCH DRAIN AND SLOTTED DRAIN MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING" Role:Collaborator $299,174.74 Completed Type:Grant

Grant: #SuperRAPID#1090-015732-1020470 Investigators:Dong, Janet; Cahay, Marc; Sun, Ying; Zhan, Justin; Fuchs, Zach; Novak, Vesna; 01-01-2024 -06-30-2025 Ohio Department of Higher Education "Accelerating Southwest Ohio Workforce Development in Advanced Manufacturing and Healthcare" Role:Co-PI $696,217 Active Type:Grant

Grant: #WSIC26-250207-018 Investigators:Davis, Kermit; Dong, Janet Jiaxiang; Huston, Thomas; Jia, Xiaodong; Ma, Ou 07-01-2025 -06-30-2027 Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation Enhancing Human-Robot Interaction Safety in Manufacturing Using Vision and Machine Learning Technologies Role:PI 0.00 Hold Level:Ohio, State of

Peer Reviewed Publications

Qiu Y.; Dong J.; Harrison C. (2021. ) Platform Development of Tick Collection Robot.ASME Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, Proceedings (MSEC), , More Information

Barth A.; Ma O.; Dong J. (2021. ) Study of Hopping Mechanics for Different Terrain Conditions for Hopping on a Low-Gravity Surface.AIAA Accelerating Space Commerce, Exploration, and New Discovery (ASCEND), Proceedings, , , Space Automation and Robotics III , More Information

Qiu Y; Dong J; Harrison C. (2021. ) Drive System Design and Control of Tick Collection Robot.Proceedings of 2021 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, , More Information

Su J.; Zhi X.; Lu S.; Zhang Q.; Dong J.; (2021. ) Design of a Lightweight Robotic Mule.Proceedings of 2021 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, , More Information

Su J.; Cao Y.; Tang A.; Wang S.; Dong J.; (2021. ) Design of Litter Collection Robot for Urban Environment.Proceedings of 2021 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, , More Information

Andrew L. Barth, Caleb Bisig, Ou Ma, Janet Dong, Shaaban Abdallah. (2020. ) Prototype Design of the CableCat Lunar Rover.AIAA Accelerating Space Commerce, Exploration, and New Discovery, Proceedings (ASCEND) , , More Information

Sahay P.; Dong J.; Caleb B.; Ma O. (2020. ) Robotic Handling of Jet Engine Turbine Blade Using Collaborative Robot.Proceedings of 2020 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition , , More Information

Liu Y.; Chen Y.; Li H.; Dong J. (2020. ) Design an Augmentation Exoskeleton to Enhance Lifting Strength.Proceedings of 202 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, , More Information

Norvell K.; McClelland M.; Ratajczak E.; Dong J. (2020. ) Design and Build a T-Shirt Cannon Firing Mechanism.Proceedings of 2020 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, , More Information

Harrison C.; Dong J.; Qiu Y. (2020. ) Optimum Tick Collection Material and Design for Autonomous Tick Collection Robot.Proceedings of 2020 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, , More Information

Andrew Barth, Caleb Bisig, Ou Ma, Janet Dong, Shaaban Abdallah (2020. ) CableCat: An Autonomous System to Develop Power and Data Infrastructure on the Moon.71st International Astronautical Congress (IAC) – The Cyber Space Edition, , More Information

Sahay P.; Dong J. (2020. ) Cutting Parameters Optimization for the Milling of Thin Ti-Alloy Parts.ASME Manufacturing Science and Engineering Conference, Proceedings (MSEC), , More Information

Harrison Moretto C.; Dong J.; Qiu Y. (2020. ) Mast system design for autonomous tick collection robot.Proceedings of 2020 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, , More Information

Kaushik A.; Dong J.; Gao C.; Elzarka H. (2019. ) Building a Robotic Mechanism for Cleaning Trench Drains.ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Proceedings (ASEE), , AC2019-26841 , More Information

Zhang J.; Vanderbilt D.; Fitz E.; Dong J. (2019. ) EMG Controlled Soft Robotic Bicep Augmentation.Proceedings of 2019 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, , More Information

Kaushik A.; Dong J.; Gao C.; Elzarka H. (2019. ) Development of a Cleaning Robot for Trench Drains.Proceedings of 2019 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, , 2B-2019 , More Information

Kaushik A.; Dong J.; Gao C.; Elzarka H. (2019. ) Designing a Robotic Mechanism for Cleaning Trench Drains.Proceedings of 2019 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, , More Information

Dong J.;Cheek K.;Duncan J.;Kalnasy A. (2017. ) Design of Portable Patient Lift System for Assistant Living Homes.Proceedings of 2017 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, , More Information

Dong J.; Dave J. (2014. ) Using Simplex Problem Solving Process to Improve Team Project Performance.The XIII International Conference on Engineering and Technology Education, Proceedings (InterTECH), , More Information

Dave J.; Dong J. (2014. ) Experiential Learning and Teaching an Honors Program.The XIII International Conference on Engineering and Technology Education, Proceedings (InterTECH), , More Information

Dave J.;Dong J. (2010. ) An Industry-University Collaboration Experience on a Senior Project.ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE), , 271-274 More Information

Dong J.;Hong S.Y. (2010. ) Design of Z axis actuator & quick tool change assembly for an endodontic micro robot.ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE), , 507-511 More Information

Dong J.;Dave J. (2010. ) Experiential Learning for Engineering Technology Students in 21st Century.ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE), , 101-105 More Information

Dave J.;Dong J. (2010. ) Global and Experiential Learning for Engineering Technology Students.ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Proceedings (ASEE), , AC2010-1712 , More Information

Dong J.;Dave J. (2009. ) Experience of Designing and Manufacturing a Battlebot to Compete.ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE), , 335-340 More Information

Dave J.;Dong J. (2009. ) Conversion of an Existing Car to a Rechargeable Electric Vehicle.ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Proceedings (ASEE), , AC2009-228 , More Information

Dong J.;Dave J. (2009. ) Design-Build-Test-Compete a BattleBot.ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Proceedings (ASEE), , AC2009-576 , More Information

Dong J.;Hong S. Y. (2008. ) Verification of a New Principle of Automatic Transmission.ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE), , 321-327 More Information

Dong J.;Everett H. (2007. ) The Development of Endodontic Micro Robot.ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE) , , 201-204 More Information

Dong J.;Dave J. (2007. ) Design-Build-Test-The Capstone Design Project.ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE), , 557-562 More Information

Dong J.;Al-Ubaidi M.;Kegg R. (2007. ) Problem-solving and Project-planning Based Curricular Enhancement in Manufacturing Engineering Technology Education.ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Proceedings (ASEE), , AC2007-2829 , More Information

Dong J.; Dave J.; (2007. ) Design-Build-Test-Autocross: A Capstone Design Project.ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Proceedings (ASEE), , AC2007-2050 , More Information

Dave J.; Dong J.; (2007. ) Design-Build-Test-BUV: A Capstone Project.ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Proceedings (ASEE), , AC2007-2038 , More Information

Dong J.; Hong S.Y.; Hasselgren G.; (2007. ) A Study on Development of Endodontic Micro Robot .International Journal of Modern Engineering, , 8 (1 ) ,26-34

Dong J.;Hong S.Y.;Hasselgren G. (2005. ) Tool Selection and Path Control for Automated Anterior Teeth Coronal Canal Treatment Preparation.ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Manufacturing Engineering Division, Proceedings (IMECE), , 16-1 ,109-117 More Information

Dong J.;Hong S.Y.;Hasselgren G. (2005. ) Theories and Algorithms for 3-D Root Canal Model Construction.Journal of Computer Aided Design: Bio-CAD, Elsevier, , 37 (11 ) ,1177-1189 More Information

Dong J.;Hong S.Y.;Hasselgren G. (2004. ) X-ray Image Geometric Rectification for 3-D Root Canal Model Construction.Sixth IASTED International Conference on Signal and Image Processing, Proceedings (SIP), , 444-233 ,642-647 More Information

Dong J.;Hong S.;Hasselgren G. (2004. ) Tool Selection and Path Control for Automated Posterior Teeth Coronal Canal Treatment Preparation.ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Manufacturing Engineering Division, Proceedings (IMECE), , 369-379 More Information

Hong S Y.; Dong J. (2002. ) 3-D Root Canal Modeling for Advanced Endodontic Treatment.The International Society for Optical Engineering, Proceedings (SPIE), , 4702 ,321-330 More Information

Dong J.;Hong S.Y.;Hasselgren G. (2002. ) Non Destructive Diagnosis for Minimum Invasive Access Preparation in Endodontic Treatment.ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Proceedings (IMECE), , 77-83 More Information

Nguyen M; Salai E; Smith A; Barth A; Dong J; Ma O. (2022. ) Development of A Bio-Inspired Hopping Leg for Lunar Exploration Rover.Proceedings of 2022 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition., , More Information

DeNoma B; Kendall M; Poulos N; Dong J; Frank R. (2022. ) Four-wheel Independent Steering Swerve Drive for First Robotics Competition.Proceedings of 2022 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition., , More Information

Herath R; Balko K; Pottmeyer B; Williams J P; Dong J. (2023. ) Development of An Articulating Robot Arm Kit as An Educational Tool for Middle School Students.Proceedings of 2023 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, , More Information

Suer A; Yang X; Yang R; You X; Zhang Z; Dong J. (2023. ) Development of An Autonomous Robotics Snowplow for Residential Use.Proceedings of 2023 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, , More Information

Puning Chen, Yangming Xie, Chang Liu, Dahai Wang, Janet Dong (2024. ) APPLYING BINARY STIFFNESS MECHANISM TO AN EXOSKELETON ARM FOR CASUALTY EVACUATION .Proceedings of 2024 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, ,

Chang Liu, Dahai Wang, Puning Chen, Yangming Xie, Janet Dong (2024. ) DESIGN A WEARABLE EXOSKELETON TO FREE LITTER BEARERS’ HANDS AND ACHIEVE MULTI-TASK CAPABILITIES FOR CASUALTY EVACUATION .Proceedings of 2024 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, ,

Jacob Hoffmann; Andrew L. Barth; Ou Ma; Janet Dong (2025. ) An Innovative Spherical Airbearing-Based Testbed for Testing 3D Attitude Motion of CubeSats.AIAA SCITECH 2025 Forum, , More Information

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