Chen Qian
About Chen Qian
Chen Qian is a Senior Engineer in Product Development at ExxonMobil with extensive expertise in polymer materials and engineering.
Company
Chen Qian is currently employed at ExxonMobil in Baytown, Texas, United States. He has been working at this company since 2016 in the role of Senior Engineer-Product Development.
Title
Chen Qian holds the title of Senior Engineer-Product Development at ExxonMobil.
Education and Expertise
Chen Qian has an extensive academic background in engineering and science. He earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Tech between 2012 and 2015. Prior to that, he obtained a Master's degree in Physical Chemistry from the same institution from 2009 to 2012. His foundational education includes a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Polymer Materials and Engineering from Donghua University, completed from 2005 to 2009. Chen has considerable expertise in the structure and properties of polymers including PC, GF and CF resins, TPE, liquid crystalline polymers, and sustainable biomaterials. He also possesses comprehensive knowledge of plastics and composites processing, specializing in compression and injection molding.
Professional Background
Before joining ExxonMobil, Chen Qian worked as a Graduate Research Assistant in Chemical Engineering at Virginia Tech from 2009 to 2016. This role was based in Blacksburg, Virginia, and lasted for 7 years. During his time at Virginia Tech, he developed a strong foundation in chemical engineering research.
Achievements
Chen Qian has a history of leading highly successful technical programs at ExxonMobil, with a total net present value exceeding $90 million USD. He has been instrumental in the accelerated commercialization of products, capturing over $30 million worth of market value. Additionally, he has achieved cost savings of more than $2 million USD by leading the qualification of alternative suppliers.