Funian Zhao
Polymer Development Scientist @Zeon Chemicals
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WORK HISTORY
Polymer Development Scientist @Zeon Chemicals
Louisville, KY, US
In charge of ACM (acrylic rubber, tradename HyTemp) product line. This product line has more than 20 grades.Lead a team, including a chemist and a few technicians, to conduct experiments, such as polymer synthesis, compounding, and testing. Design reaction and compounding recipes, assign tasks, and ensure that the work can be done on time.Involve in hiring, training, and performance review processes of team members.Guide lab designs and improvements, new equipment purchases and setups.Collaborate with business team to visit customers, analyze marketing information, and set up projects accordingly.Exchange research information with other R&D groups located in Asia and Europe. Present ongoing projects in the global R&D meetings.Develop new products and improve current products to meet new needs from customers. Transfer products from the plants in Japan to the plant in KY, USA.Provide technical support to the plant, such as evaluating raw materials from new suppliers and optimizing polymerization processes to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
EDUCATION
Tianjin University
Master of Engineering, Biochemical Engineering
Lehigh University
Ph.D, Emulsion Polymer Institute
Tianjin University
Bachelor of Engineering, Biochemical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT FUNIAN ZHAO
Ph.D. senior polymer scientist with hands-on R&D experience in production chemicals applied in oilfield and synthetic rubber. Deep understanding the relationship between polymer structures and physical properties. Strong capability in creative thinking, problem solving, and statistical data analysis. Self-motivated and capable of managing efficiently multiple projects and working collaboratively in a team environment. Supervise a team to conduct the work of new product development and current product improvement. Provide technical support to internal and external customers. Succeed in scaling up from lab bench and pilot plant to production. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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