Jing Zhou

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DISC Type : CS

Research Director at Top Research Center Mechatronics

Grimstad, Agder, Norway

Overview

Jing Zhou is a Professor at the University of Agder, where she serves as Research Director for the Priority Research Center in Mechatronics and heads the Robotics and Automation Group. Her expertise spans control theory, robotics, and mechatronics, with a PhD in Cybernetics from Nanyang Technological University.

She is a passionate advocate for diversity in her field, serving as the Chair for Women-in-IES at the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society. She actively organizes events and promotes the engagement and advancement of women in engineering, often mentoring female researchers and celebrating their achievements.

She is a Fellow of the Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences (NTVA), recognizing her significant contributions to engineering and technology.

Personality Overview

Late Adopter

Slow Buyer

Sometimes Friendly

Being observant comes to them naturally.  They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

Women in Engineering
As Chair of Women-in-IES for the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, she frequently organizes and promotes webinars and lectures to advance women in the field.
Robotics and Automation
She leads the Robotics and Automation Group at the University of Agder and is organizing a special session on this topic for the ISIE 2026 symposium.
Industrial Electronics
Demonstrates deep involvement with the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society (IES) through various leadership roles, including organizing events for its flagship conferences.

Media Appearances

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Work History

9-2019
Research Director at Top Research Center Mechatronics
3-2016
Professor at University of Agder
3-2009 - 3-2016
Senior Research Scientist at International research institute of stavanger
3-2007 - 3-2009
Post Doc at NTNU
3-2005 - 3-2007
Research Fellow at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Education

2002 - 2006
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Nanyang Technological University Singapore
1996 - 2000
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) from Northwestern Polytechnical University, China

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Insights For Selling To Jing

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'results based on data', 'measurable proof', 'X% growth' etc.
  • Use a presentation with information before getting into a live product walkthrough
  • If they are not asking many questions, nudge them to ask questions rather than just starting to talk yourself

DONT's

  • Don't ask them to move fast, let them take their time and digest all the information
  • Give it some time before you try to build rapport and a relationship, it doesn't come to them naturally
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jing is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jing

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jing move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Jing take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Jing

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