Lichang Zhou
R&I Manager
Solvay USA Inc.
Dr. Lichang Zhou is currently the North American Research & Innovation Manager for the Coatings Group of Novecare, an enterprise of Solvay Inc. He is responsible for research and innovation of new product and application development in the area of surfactants and specialty monomers for use in emulsion polymerization, and additives in colorant and architectural paints, as well as waterborne industrial coatings formulations. Prior to his current position, Lichang worked as a Senior Scientist in the Polyurethane Group within Solvay. Lichang Zhou obtained his Ph.D. in Polymer Science, and joined Rhodia (now Solvay) in 2000.