Tao Cheng
About Tao Cheng
Tao Cheng is the Technology Development Lead at ExxonMobil, overseeing a team of 10 PhDs and specializing in sensing automation and robotics for upstream production.
Technology Development Lead at ExxonMobil
Tao Cheng currently holds the position of Technology Development Lead at ExxonMobil, a role he has been in since February 2020. In this capacity, he leads the development of technologies focused on sensing, automation, and robotics specifically tailored for the upstream production business. His responsibilities include managing a team of 10 PhDs, each bringing diverse expertise to technology development projects.
Research Engineer at ExxonMobil
From 2013 to 2020, Tao Cheng worked as a Research Engineer at ExxonMobil in Houston. During his seven-year tenure, he contributed significantly to various research projects. His work focused on developing innovative solutions and applying engineering principles to complex challenges in the energy sector.
Graduate Research Assistant at Georgia Institute of Technology
Tao Cheng served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2008 to 2013. Over his five years in this role, he was involved in advanced research projects, primarily focused on engineering disciplines. This experience laid the groundwork for his future pursuits in technology development and engineering research.
Educational Background
Tao Cheng has an extensive educational background. He studied at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2008 to 2012. Prior to that, he earned a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Technische Universität Dresden (2006-2008). He also has a Master’s Degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (2003-2006). Cheng began his academic journey with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Peking University, which he completed in 2003.