Bringing more than 17 years of in-depth industry experience in surface finishing, automotive, petrochemical and refining industries, he joined the Chemicals team in 2014. Previously, Dr. Guan held various positions at Lacks Enterprises in Michigan, Louisiana State University in the United States, and Total in China working in research and development, product management, and business development. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from China University of Petroleum, and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States.