Jiren Zeng
About Jiren Zeng
Jiren Zeng is a Research Scientist at ExxonMobil with a PhD in Chemistry from UC Santa Barbara and a Bachelor's degree from Fudan University.
Title
Jiren Zeng holds the title of Research Scientist. He is currently associated with ExxonMobil, where he began working in 2021.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Jiren Zeng has been working as a Research Scientist at ExxonMobil since 2021. His role involves engaging in research and development activities, specifically focusing on areas related to his expertise in chemistry.
Industry Experience
Before joining ExxonMobil, Jiren Zeng gained industry experience at Shell as a Gasoline Development Post Graduate Intern in 2020. During his internship, which lasted for two months, he was involved in gasoline development projects. He also previously served as a Research Assistant at the ChinaEnergy Fund Committee in Shanghai City, China, from 2015 to 2016.
Academic Background
Jiren Zeng completed his PhD in Chemistry at UC Santa Barbara, where he studied from 2016 to 2021. His doctoral research focused on methane pyrolysis and involved significant collaboration with scientists and engineers. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Fudan University, where he studied from 2012 to 2016.
Research Collaboration and Focus
During his PhD studies at UC Santa Barbara, Jiren Zeng collaborated frequently with scientists and engineers to address challenges in methane pyrolysis. His research was crucial for the commercialization of methane pyrolysis, and he developed skills in balancing big picture perspectives with technical details through his industry collaborations.