Simon Leung
About Simon Leung
Simon Leung is the Scientific Director at Bristol Myers Squibb, leading the Hazards Evaluation Lab and serving as the Continuous Processing Community of Practice Leader.
Title
Simon Leung is currently serving as the Scientific Director at Bristol Myers Squibb. He has been with the company since April 1999.
Education and Expertise
Simon Leung holds a B.S. in Chemistry from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, earned from 1987 to 1991. He then pursued a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry at Texas A&M University, studying from 1991 to 1996. Following that, he completed a Postdoctoral fellowship in Physical Organic Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley from 1996 to 1999.
Professional Background
Simon Leung has been with Bristol Myers Squibb since April 1999. In his current role, he leads the Hazards Evaluation Lab and manages various external partnerships. He is also the Continuous Processing Community of Practice (COP) Leader at the company.
Scientific Expertise
Simon Leung specializes in process safety, including powder hazards and dust testing. He has extensive experience in process analytic technology and kinetic modeling. His work frequently utilizes advanced techniques such as FT-IR and Raman spectroscopy.
EHS Audits and Incident Investigations
Simon Leung has expertise in conducting EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) audits and in investigating safety and quality incidents. His knowledge is critical to ensuring safety and compliance in scientific and industrial processes.