Shuo Cao

Shuo Cao, Ph.D., serves as the R&D Senior Group Leader/Senior Scientist for the Ethylene Segment at Clariant since May 2016, overseeing project and people management for selective hydrogenation catalysts and refinery applications. With a strong background in carrier forming and catalyst development, Shuo has successfully led multiple complex R&D innovation projects and developed new products from inception to commercialization. Recognized as a Certified Innovation Green Belt, Shuo has managed cross-functional teams and external collaborations, maintained an IP portfolio, and contributed significantly to the scaling of catalysts from lab to commercial stages. Shuo's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of South Carolina and a Master’s program in Chemical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico, focusing on heterogeneous catalysis.