Yan Zheng, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist PD, Engineered Materials – Great China, The Dow Chemical Company. Yan Zheng serves as the Senior Research Scientist in Engineered Materials Greater China, specialising in silicone-based thermally conductive interfacial materials. She also leads the global Consumer Electronics Conductive Technology Platform in Dow. Since beginning her career with Dow Corning in 2012, Yan has contributed significantly to foundational research in thermal technology and filler treatment, resulting in the successful commercialization of multiple thermally conductive products, including pottants, greases, gap fillers, and gels. She holds more than 30 active patent applications and is a recipient of R&D100, Edison, and Business Intelligence Group (BIG) Awards. Yan Zheng earned her Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry & Physics from the Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
