Qun Wang

Qun Wang has extensive work experience in the field of process development and research. Starting in 1984 as a Lecturer at the Jiangxi Institute of Metallurgy, Qun's career includes roles such as Research Engineer at Helsinki University of Technology, where they focused on applied surface and colloid chemistry, mineral flotation, and flocculation. Qun also worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of British Columbia, conducting research on potash flotation and developing new processes.

In 1994, Qun joined WORLD MINERALS INC as a Research Director, where they worked on product and process development and applications for various minerals. Qun's expertise and career progressed, eventually becoming a Senior Process Engineer at Imerys in 2006.

Qun joined First Solar in 2011 as the Manager of Metallurgical Development and later transitioned to EP Minerals LLC in 2012 as the Principal Scientist. Here, Qun took on a leadership role as the lead researcher for the company, focusing on process development for diatomite, perlite, bleaching clay, and nepheline syenite products. They were responsible for bench scale product development, process scale-up, production troubleshooting, green field plant design and cost evaluation, and deposit evaluation. Qun also secured 10 patents/applications during their time at the company.

Qun's most recent position is as the Principal Scientist at U.S. Silica Company, where they have been working since 2018.

Qun Wang pursued a Bachelor's degree in Mineral Processing from Jiangxi University of Science and Technology between 1978 and 1982. Qun continued their education at Central South University and obtained a Master of Science degree in Mineral Processing from 1982 to 1984. Later on, Qun Wang enrolled at Teknillinen korkeakoulu-Tekniska högskolan, where they completed their Doctor of Technology degree in Material Science specializing in Minerals & Particles Technology from 1988 to 1992.