Dr. Wei Sun
About Dr. Wei Sun
Dr. Wei Sun is the Deepwater Infrastructure Technology Supervisor at ExxonMobil Upstream Integrated Solutions, with a diverse background in chemical engineering and business administration.
Title and Role at ExxonMobil
Dr. Wei Sun serves as the Deepwater Infrastructure Technology Supervisor at ExxonMobil Upstream Integrated Solutions. Since joining ExxonMobil in 2007, she has held various positions across multiple divisions, including Upstream Integrated Solutions, Development, Production, Research, Refining and Supply, Fuels and Lubes, and Human Resources. Her extensive experience within the company spans technical, planning, and management roles.
Previous Industry Experience
Before her tenure at ExxonMobil, Dr. Wei Sun gained valuable experience through several internships. In 2006, she worked as a Summer Intern at BP in Houston for three months. In 2005, she completed a two-month Summer Internship at DNV Group (Det Norske Veritas) in Columbus. Earlier, from 2004 to 2005, she interned at Natural Resources Canada in the Ottawa, Canada Area for three months.
Educational Background
Dr. Wei Sun has an extensive educational background in Chemical Engineering and Business Administration. She earned her Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Shandong University and Tianjin University, respectively. Dr. Sun completed her PhD in Chemical Engineering at Ohio University. Additionally, she obtained an MBA from Rice University, where she studied Business Administration and Management. She also participated in several leadership programs, including the Asian Executive Leadership Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a one-week leadership training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Thunderbird School of Global Management.
Technical Contributions and Patents
Dr. Wei Sun has made significant contributions to her field through her technical publications and patent. She has authored over 40 technical publications, with two receiving best paper awards. Moreover, she contributed a chapter to a book in her field of expertise. Demonstrating her innovative capabilities, Dr. Sun holds a patent in her area of specialization.
Professional Membership and Committee Involvement
Besides her role at ExxonMobil, Dr. Wei Sun serves as a Deepstar management committee member, representing ExxonMobil. Her involvement in this committee underscores her leadership and expertise in deepwater infrastructure technology, further contributing to industry advancements and collaborative efforts.