Background

Ruan, Ju-Ai was born on November 2, 1959 in Yugan, Jiang Xi, China. Son of Cai-Mian and Huo-Xiu (Li) Ruan. came to the United States, 1984.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Shandong U., 1983; Master of Science, U. Pittsburgh, 1986; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Pittsburgh, 1991.

Career

Graduate researcher, U. Pittsburgh, 1984-1991; research associate in physics, U. Pittsburgh, 1991-1992; research associate in mechanic engineering, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1992-1994; research scientist, Texas Instruments, Dallas, since 1994.

Achievements

• Achievements include contribution in Chemical Vapor Deposition diamond growth and characterization in microtribology. Identification of many of the diamond luminescence centers. Advancement in understanding the atomic-scale friction.
  
  Application of microtribology in micro-electro-mechanical systems.

Membership

Member American Physics Society.

Connections

Married Ming Wu, February 15, 1988. Children:Wenly, Winston.

Father:

Cai-Mian Ruan

Mother:

Huo-Xiu (Li) Ruan

Spouse:

Ming Wu

child:

Wenly Ruan

child:

Winston Ruan