Zefu Zhang
About Zefu Zhang
Zefu Zhang is a Product Development Scientist at Chevron with over 20 years of experience in the oil and energy industry, specializing in Tribology.
Current Role at Chevron
Zefu Zhang is currently employed as a Product Development Scientist at Chevron in Richmond, California. He brings over 20 years of expertise in the oil and energy industry to this role, focusing on developing innovative products and solutions.
Previous Experience at Phillips 66
Zefu Zhang worked as a Senior R&D Scientist at Phillips 66 from 2012 to 2019, spanning a period of 7 years. During his tenure, he contributed to various research and development projects, leveraging his extensive experience in chemistry and chemical engineering.
Career at Cimcool Fluid Technology
From 2004 to 2012, Zefu Zhang held the position of Senior Research Associate at Cimcool Fluid Technology. Over these 8 years, he focused on research in tribology and polymers, making significant contributions to the field.
Academic Background in Chemical Physics
Zefu Zhang earned his Ph.D. in Tribology from the Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, where he studied from 1993 to 1998. Prior to that, he completed his BS in Chemistry at Lanzhou University from 1987 to 1991. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his career in chemical research.
Experience at Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics
Before transitioning to industry, Zefu Zhang served as an Associate Research Professor at the Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics for a decade from 1991 to 2001. Here, he made significant contributions to the field of chemical physics and honed his expertise in tribology.