Bin Jou, Ph.D., MBA
About Bin Jou, Ph.D., MBA
Bin Jou, Ph.D., MBA, is a Principal Research Scientist and Staff VP at FM Global with over 20 years of experience in engineering, focusing on research, design, and analysis.
Current Position at FM Global
Bin Jou, Ph.D., MBA, holds the position of Principal Research Scientist, Staff VP at FM Global. He has been serving in this role since 2013 in the Greater Boston Area. His work at FM Global involves pioneering innovative projects in areas such as alternative and renewable energy, as well as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). He aligns these projects with the corporate vision and objectives while developing strategic partnerships with organizations like ASME, EPRI, OEMs, technology providers, academia, and industry.
Previous Roles at Pratt & Whitney
Bin Jou previously worked at Pratt & Whitney, holding significant managerial roles. From 2012 to 2013, he served as Structure Integration Manager in Middletown, CT. Prior to this, he was the Integrated Product Team Leader from 2011 to 2012, also based in Middletown, CT. His responsibilities included overseeing team activities and ensuring the successful integration of structural components in engineering projects.
Professional Experience at GE
Before his time at Pratt & Whitney, Bin Jou worked at GE Power & Water and GE Global Research. From 2008 to 2010, he was a Senior Engineer and Technical Leader at GE Power & Water in Schenectady, NY. From 2005 to 2008, he served as a Research Engineer at GE Global Research in Niskayuna, NY. His roles at GE involved leading engineering projects and contributing to research initiatives.
Academic Background and Research
Bin Jou's academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, which he achieved between 1999 and 2003. Additionally, he earned his MBA from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business, completing the program from 2011 to 2019. His early research experience includes a fellowship at the University of Michigan from 2004 to 2005, where he contributed to various research projects.
Professional Experience and Expertise
With over 20 years of experience in engineering, Bin Jou has focused on research, design, and analysis. Throughout his career, he has led teams, managed multi-million-dollar projects, and acted as an established expert and advocate for FM Global within broader research, engineering, and user communities. His work has involved developing strategic partnerships and aligning project goals with organizational objectives.