Luman Zhang
About Luman Zhang
Luman Zhang is a scientist at Procter & Gamble specializing in nano-carbon materials and fiber reinforced polymer composites.
Current Position at Procter & Gamble
Luman Zhang currently works as a Scientist at Procter & Gamble in Schwalbach, Hesse, Germany. He has been with the company since 2020. His role is within the Hair Care EMEA MPD (Material, Process & Delivery) sector, contributing to the development and optimization of hair care products.
Previous Role at Bruker Optics
Before joining Procter & Gamble, Luman Zhang served as an Application Scientist FTIR & Raman at Bruker Optics in the Karlsruhe Area of Germany. He held this position for six months in 2019, where he was involved in applications of Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Raman spectroscopy.
Academic Background and Research at KU Leuven
Luman Zhang pursued his higher education at KU Leuven in Belgium, where he studied Materials Engineering. He achieved a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from 2013 to 2018, having previously completed a Master's degree between 2011 and 2013. During his time at KU Leuven, he worked as a PhD student from 2013 to 2017 and as a Research Assistant in 2012.
Early Career and Internships
Luman Zhang's early career includes an Engineer Internship at Qinghua Refractories Co., Ltd. in Liaoning, China, in 2010, followed by working as a Research Assistant at KU Leuven in 2012. Additionally, he took a year of parental leave in Belgium from 2018 to 2019.
Specialization and Technical Expertise
Luman Zhang specializes in the synthesis of nano-carbon materials, including carbon nanotubes and graphene. His technical expertise extends to the fabrication and process optimization of fiber-reinforced polymer composites. Furthermore, he is proficient in various materials characterization techniques, such as mechanical testing, fiber surface study, microscopy, and spectroscopy.
Educational Background
Luman Zhang obtained his Bachelor's degree in Materials Science from the University of Science and Technology Beijing, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He then went on to achieve a Master's degree and a PhD in Materials Engineering from KU Leuven, completing these degrees between 2011 and 2018.