Ziniu Yu

Ziniu Yu currently serves as the Technical Service Manager for North America at W. R. Grace, a position held since June 2023. Prior experience includes a seven-year tenure at BASF where Ziniu held roles as Sr. Technical Specialist and Technical Specialist I & II, focusing on technical support and development of nonwoven composites for automotive and furniture applications. Previous roles also encompass Product Developer at HANWHA AZDEL, Inc., Research Assistant at Texas Tech University, and Technician at SINOPEC. Ziniu holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering and a Master's degree in Statistics from Texas Tech University, along with a Bachelor's degree in Polymer/Plastics Engineering and a minor in German from East China University of Science and Technology. Ziniu's leadership experience includes serving as President of SPE: Inspiring Plastics Professionals.