Exceptional Technical Leader, R&D Director and Filtration Expert with 20 years in technology development and product commercialization and management. Contact me at: JGao216@126.com Leverages deep technical expertise, leads collaboration, creates strategy, and drives results, delivering innovative products and competitive advantage. Strong business sense and global perspective. Quick learner with Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and Materials plus advanced training in Physics. Known for determined work ethic as well as high-level listening, analytical, and problem solving skills. Seeking a Corporate Fellow, Head of R&D, Head of Technical Team, Engineering Leader to innovate and commercialize filtration, non woven and advanced materials products. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS:• Conceived, developed, and commercialized over 20 high performance filtration media and filter products. Holds 18 patents and patent applications in advanced materials and filtration.• Managed R&D budgets totaling $10 million. Over 16 years successful project management experience, including large-scale, mission-critical projects delivered on time and on budget. • Recruited, developed, and led high performing technical groups of direct reports plus outside vendors and contractors. Energized cross-functional teams with members from R&D, engineering, marketing and sales, and operations.• In-depth expertise in functional materials, process technology, equipment design and manufacturing, analytical instrument design and testing, and strategic business and technology development.Expertise Includes:Innovation Management, Program Management, Team Development and Motivation, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Business Development, Commercialization, Strategic Planning, Global Teams, Knowledge Transfer, Patents, IP Management, Regulatory Compliance, Process Development, Filtration, Materials, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Nonwoven