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Xin Jin

Sensors And Controls Innovation Area Lead (technical Program Manager) at National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Xin Jin has a diverse work experience in the field of renewable energy, research, and technology. Xin started their career as a Research Assistant at Pennsylvania State University, where they developed signal processing and machine learning algorithms for cyber-physical systems and autonomous vehicles. Xin also worked on health monitoring techniques for aerospace systems and nuclear power plants.

Xin Jin then joined Bosch Research and Technology Center as a Research Intern, where they focused on developing signal processing algorithms for non-intrusive load monitoring. Xin implemented these algorithms in a real-time prototype system and assisted in technology transfer to Bosch business units in Germany.

Xin later worked at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory as a Postdoctoral Researcher, supporting the development of fault detection and diagnostics systems for smart appliances. Additionally, they designed and implemented predictive control algorithms for heat pump water heaters to make them grid-interactive.

At A.O. Smith Corporate Technology Center, Xin Jin served as a Project Engineer, contributing to the development of grid connectivity technology for residential electric water heaters. Xin collaborated with standards organizations, research institutes, and industry partners to advance energy efficiency in this area.

Returning to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Xin Jin took on various roles, including Research Engineer, Senior Research Engineer, and Sensors and Controls Innovation Area Lead. In these positions, they led multiple interdisciplinary projects, mentored junior staff and researchers, and expanded research capabilities in various areas, including residential and commercial buildings, power systems, and computational sciences.

Overall, Xin Jin's work experience demonstrates their expertise and contributions in renewable energy, research, and technology development.

Xin Jin's education history begins in 2003 when they attended Shanghai Jiao Tong University. From 2003 to 2007, Xin Jin pursued a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. In 2006, they decided to further their education and attended Purdue University as a Visiting Student, focusing on Mechanical Engineering.

In 2007, Xin Jin enrolled at Penn State University, where they pursued multiple degrees simultaneously. From 2007 to 2010, they earned a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University. During the same period, from 2007 to 2009, Xin Jin also completed a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering at Penn State University. Lastly, from 2007 to 2012, Xin Jin pursued a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Penn State University.

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Timeline

  • Sensors And Controls Innovation Area Lead (technical Program Manager)

    April, 2019 - present

  • Senior Research Engineer

    April, 2018

  • Research Engineer

    August, 2014

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    September, 2012