Peter Nguyen
About Peter Nguyen
Peter Nguyen is an Operations Engineering Manager with a background in Chemical Engineering, holding a Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Master of Science from Columbia University. He has extensive experience in process engineering, team management, and project leadership, particularly in the chemical production sector.
Current Role as Operations Engineering Manager
Peter Nguyen currently serves as the Operations Engineering Manager at Solugen, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he manages a team that includes managers, engineers, and technicians. His responsibilities focus on plant engineering, maintenance, and pilot plant operations. He leads daily production engineering support for both commercial product lines and experimental campaigns, ensuring effective online troubleshooting and project management of new technology deployments.
Previous Experience at Solugen
Prior to his current role, Peter Nguyen held several positions at Solugen. He worked as a Process Engineer Lead from 2021 to 2023, where he directed projects that significantly increased sample production of a new chemistry. He also served as an R&D Engineer Lead from 2020 to 2021 and as an R&D Engineer from 2017 to 2020. His experience at Solugen has involved conceptual engineering, process design, and technoeconomic analyses to support expansion and scale-up projects.
Education and Academic Background
Peter Nguyen earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, completing his studies from 2013 to 2017. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering at Columbia University, with an expected graduation in 2024. His academic background has provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and practices.
Early Career and Consulting Experience
Before joining Solugen, Peter Nguyen gained experience as a Lab Assistant at the University of California, Berkeley, from 2014 to 2016. He also worked as a Team Lead and External Consultant for BERC Innovative Solutions at FORNAX, Inc. in 2016. These roles contributed to his expertise in engineering and project management.