John Zhang

John Zhang is an experienced professional with a strong background in project management and research and development within the oil and gas industry. Currently serving as a Project Manager and Technical Advisor at Schlumberger since January 2010, John focuses on technology innovations and commercialization processes, collaborating with both internal research centers and external organizations like GE and Siemens. Prior experience includes a tenure at Smith International, where John held various roles including Director of R&D, concentrating on PDC cutters and materials development, as well as managing R&D projects. Earlier positions involved engineering roles at HydroTech System and The Safe Seal Company, contributing to product design and development. John earned a Master of Science in Materials Engineering from the University of Houston and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Metallurgy from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics.