Yu du Ph.D.

Yu Du, PhD, MBA, is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in corporate strategy and product development within the chemical and materials industries. Currently serving as a Sr. Corporate Strategy Manager and Group Leader at Eastman since October 2018, Yu Du has successfully aligned the company's product portfolio with evolving market regulations across various sectors including construction and packaging. Previous roles at CTI - Chromatic Technologies involved leading significant product reformulations and managing an R&D application lab, while a tenure at NanoMas Technologies saw Yu Du drive substantial revenue growth through innovative product diversification. Additionally, early career experiences included consultancy at GE and foundational roles in research and development, highlighting expertise in chemistry, materials science, and strategic management. Yu Du holds a PhD in Bioorganic Chemistry from Duke University, an MBA from the University of Colorado Boulder, and a BS in Chemistry and Materials Science from Peking University.