PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION

Faculty Rank: Clinical Assistant Professor

Liaison Areas: Biomedical Engineering, Education, Engineering Technology, Statewide Technology, Technology Leadership and Innovation

Research Interest:

Information Literacy; Application of AI in Libraries and Classrooms; Lean Six Sigma

Education:

B.S. Industrial Distribution and Industrial Technology, Purdue University
M.S. Industrial Technology, Purdue University
Ph.D. Technology, Purdue University

Honors and Awards:

One Brick Higher Award - research award at Purdue University (2018)

Teaching Academy Graduate Teaching - recognition of excellent teaching for graduate students (2015)

PUBLICATIONS

Phillips, M., Zwicky, D., & Lu, J. Initial study of information literacy content in engineering and technology job postings. Paper presented at IEEE Frontiers in Education (FIE) Conference, Uppsala, Sweden (virtual), October 2020. https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/lib_fsdocs/244/

Phillips, M., Fosmire, M., Turner, L., Petersheim, K., & Lu, J. (2019). Comparing the information needs and experiences of undergraduate students and practicing å49. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.acalib.2018.12.004

Phillips, M., Fosmire, M., Petersheim, K., Turner, L., & Lu, J. (2018). How do professional engineers use information compared to undergraduates, and how can libraries prepare students and support engineers for future success? Paper presented at the 38th Annual IATUL Conference in Oslo, Norway. https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/lib_fsdocs/203

Phillips, M., & Lu, J. (2018). A quick look at NVivo. Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship30(2), 104-106. https://doi.org/10.1080/1941126X.2018.1465535

Lu, J., Laux, C., & Antony, J. (2017). Lean Six Sigma leadership in higher education institutions. International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management66(5), 638-650. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPPM-09-2016-0195

PRESENTATIONS

• Comparison analysis of the Codex Standard and U.S. regulation in infant formula Safety.
The Global Food Security Consortium and the Leroy & Barbara Everson Seed &
Biosafety Symposium (Ames, IA). | Lu, J., & Laux, C. | April 2016

• A model to harmonize China – U.S. standards for improved trade. The Association of
Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering Annual Conference (Pittsburgh, PA)
| Lu, J., Chopra, S., & Laux, C. | November, 2015

• A model for Chinese and U.S. infant formula regulation harmonization. International
Food and Agribusiness Management Association conference (St. Paul, MN) | Lu, J.,
Laux, C., & Chong, R. | June, 2015

• Lean Six Sigma leadership in higher education institutions. Third International
Conference on Lean Six Sigma for Higher Education (Edinburgh, UK) | Lu, J., Saxena,
A., Laux, C., Daugherty, J., Qian, L. | June, 2015

• Lean manufacturing – a study on distance learning curriculum improvements. The
Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering Annual Conference
(New Orleans, LA) | Laux, C., Lu, J., Shuck, B., & Tetteh, E. | November, 2013