Peidong Wang
About Peidong Wang
Peidong Wang serves as the Interim Chief Executive Officer and Vice President of Engineering at Vizgen, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in advanced technology and entrepreneurship, with previous roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific and Ahura Scientific.
Work at Vizgen
Peidong Wang has been with Vizgen since 2019, serving as the Interim Chief Executive Officer and Vice President of Engineering. In this role, he has contributed to the company's strategic direction and engineering initiatives for over five years. His leadership at Vizgen focuses on advancing the company's technology and product offerings in the field of genomic analysis.
Previous Experience at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Before joining Vizgen, Peidong Wang worked at Thermo Fisher Scientific as the Director of Advanced Technology from 2010 to 2019. During his nine years at the company, he played a significant role in developing advanced technologies that supported the company's growth and innovation in scientific instrumentation.
Education and Expertise
Peidong Wang earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Imperial College London, where he studied from 1987 to 1991. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in scientific principles, which he has applied throughout his career in engineering and technology development.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Peidong Wang is recognized as a serial entrepreneur. He co-founded Ahura Scientific in 2002, where he served as Vice President of Technology until its acquisition by Thermo Fisher in 2010. He also co-founded CoreTek, which was later acquired by Nortel. His ventures have focused on innovative technologies, including rugged hand-held spectroscopy.
Patents and Innovations
Peidong Wang holds 15 issued patents related to laser technology, opto-mechanics, and analytical instrumentation. His work has contributed to advancements in spectroscopy applications, particularly in developing portable and rugged devices for field use.