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Alexander Wang

@alexanderwang

I lead AI-driven R&D and technical solution strategy for advanced materials, translating complex science into business ROI.

Japan

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead AI-driven R&D and technical solution delivery—bridging advanced materials science with stakeholder-ready ROI. I want a cross-cultural team where agile execution, technical depth, and clear commercial translation directly accelerate funding and sales.

I’m an R&D Project Director focused on technical solution architecture and verification for advanced materials. I bridge complex academic specifications with commercial logic—turning industrial parameters into clear TCO/ROI narratives for senior stakeholders.

At Hanano New Materials, I led agile FCCVD reactor modifications and process validation, engineering precision feeding systems to eliminate operational downtime. I also applied AI-driven predictive modeling to align technical parameters with client performance requirements, improving product consistency and delivery quality.

I translate science into funding-ready value: I delivered technical product demonstrations to venture capital and government leadership, emphasizing battery life and fast-charging ROI to secure project funding and recognition as a Provincial Distinguished Expert. Earlier, I founded Laife Studio Consulting to build data-driven admissions funnels, and I personally mentored 31 students into global top-tier institutions (including NUS, NTU, KCL, JHU, and USC).

My research background strengthens my hands-on technical credibility—I served as a Research Fellow at NUS, publishing work in Composites Part A and Carbon Letters, co-authoring 10 SCI publications with 270+ aggregate citations. I also bring disciplined lab leadership as an EHS Laboratory Safety Officer, mentoring cohorts to safely operate sputtering, CVD, and PECVD reactors.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Founder & Marketing Lead

Laife Studio Consulting Studio

Oct 2019 - Mar 2024 (4 years 5 months)

Founded a consulting studio and led remote management of a 2-person team, building an admissions database to streamline application support workflows. Developed targeted video marketing funnels and mentored 31 elite students to secure admissions to global top-tier universities including NUS, NTU, KCL, JHU, and USC.

Social Media Marketing Video Marketing Admissions Consulting Personal Statement Writing Team Leadership Funnel Strategy

YouTube Content Creator

YouTube

Jan 2021 - Jan 2022 (1 year)

Ran an independent YouTube channel from idea to publication, including screenwriting, filming, non-linear editing, and analytics optimization. Grew to 4,000 organic subscribers and generated 55,000+ views on a flagship video while building a monetization loop via the YouTube Partner Program.

Video Content Strategy Screenwriting Cinematography Audience Growth Analytics Community Building Public Speaking Monetization Strategy

Independent Tourism Consultant

Independent Cultural Tourism Consultant

Mar 2013 - Nov 2019 (6 years 8 months)

Designed handmade cultural and historical itineraries tailored to affluent private family demographics and lifestyle profiles, providing on-site English curation and service alignment. Built strong cross-cultural customer stickiness through high-touch planning and delivery.

Itinerary Design On Site English Curation Cross Cultural Communication Customer Relationship Management Experience Design

Volunteer Service Lead

HealthServe

Feb 2010 - Mar 2014 (4 years 1 month)

Led a volunteer teaching team and delivered targeted language curriculum to 50 migrant workers, including founding and managing a 4-person team. Provided bilingual interpretation and translated legal materials during crisis situations such as salary disputes and industrial accident litigation.

Volunteer Leadership English Teaching Bilingual Interpretation Curriculum Design Cross Cultural Support Team Coordination Program Delivery

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

National University of Singapore (NUS)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Materials Science and Engineering

2008 - 2013

Activities and societies: First-author research breakthrough published in Applied Surface Science; Senior Experimental Demonstrator delivering full-English lecturing to 150+ international students.

Earned a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering focused on in-situ chemical vapor deposition of carbon nanotube (CNT) composites and related electron emission performance mechanisms. Conducted advanced characterization (e.g., DMA, TGA/DSC, XPS, XRD, electron microscopy) and contributed research published in Composites Part A and Carbon Letters.