Lei Cheng
About Lei Cheng
Lei Cheng is a Group Leader at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2023. He has a decade of experience at Argonne National Laboratory in various roles and holds a PhD in Chemistry from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Lei Cheng serves as a Group Leader at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for leading research initiatives and managing projects within his group. His work is conducted on-site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where he contributes to the laboratory's mission of advancing scientific research and innovation.
Previous Experience at Argonne National Laboratory
Lei Cheng has extensive experience at Argonne National Laboratory, where he worked for a total of ten years in various capacities. He began as an Assistant Chemist from 2013 to 2023, followed by a role as a Post-doctoral researcher from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, he served as a Chemist from 2019 to 2023. His tenure at Argonne involved significant contributions to research and development in the field of chemistry.
Education and Academic Background
Lei Cheng earned his PhD in Chemistry from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, completing his studies from 2004 to 2009. He furthered his education by attending The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he participated in an Executive Education program from 2017 to 2018. This combination of scientific and business education supports his leadership role in research environments.