Yiqian (Chelsea) Zhang, PhD, B.Eng.
About Yiqian (Chelsea) Zhang, PhD, B.Eng.
Yiqian (Chelsea) Zhang, PhD, B.Eng., is a Senior Manager of Analytical Science QA/QC at Cronos Group in Stayner, Ontario, Canada, with extensive expertise in analytical chemistry and method development for cannabinoids and terpenes testing.
Work at Cronos Group
Yiqian (Chelsea) Zhang has been serving as the Senior Manager of Analytical Science QA/QC at Cronos Group since 2020. In this role, she oversees quality assurance and quality control processes related to analytical science. Prior to her current position, she worked at Cronos Group as an Analytical Chemist from 2018 to 2019 and as a Lab Supervisor from 2019 to 2020, both roles contributing to her extensive experience in the cannabis industry.
Education and Expertise
Yiqian Zhang holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Pulp & Papermaking Engineering from Tianjin University of Science & Technology, where she studied from 2009 to 2014. She also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Chemical Engineering & Technology from Wuhan Institute of Technology from 2005 to 2009. Her expertise includes free radical polymerization, polycondensation processes, and method development and validation for cannabinoids and terpenes testing.
Background
Yiqian Zhang has a diverse professional background with experience in both academic and industrial settings. She worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Lakehead University from 2015 to 2017 and as a Research Associate for five months in 2017. Additionally, she served as a Research Assistant at Tianjin University of Science & Technology from 2010 to 2014. Her early career included a CO-OP Program at China Petroleum & Chemical Co., Ltd. in 2009.
Achievements
Yiqian Zhang has developed strong analytical skills and has extensive experience in biomass compositional analysis and biomass fractionation/extraction. She is proficient in a variety of analytical instruments, including HPLC, GC, GCMS, NMR, and others. Her analytical reasoning and attention to detail contribute to her effectiveness in high-pressure environments, demonstrating her capability in managing complex scientific tasks.
Technical Skills
Yiqian Zhang exhibits proficiency in using a wide range of analytical instruments essential for chemical analysis. Her technical skills include the use of HPLC, GC, GCMS, NMR, FTIR, DLS, SLS, DSC, TGA, Zeta potential, UV-Vis spectroscopy, Karl Fischer, Viscometer, and Titrator. These skills support her work in analytical science and contribute to her role in quality assurance and control.