Youkun Gao

Experience

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  Ruhr-Universität Bochum

  Jan 2007 - Oct 2010

  PHD

   Application of different methods in surface analysis: IR, HREELS, XPS, HAS, STM, AFM, LEED and NEXAFS  Preparation of organic thin layers on surfaces and examination of chemical reactivity on modified/passivized surfaces in relation to a EU-supported project “SURMOF” (surface metal organic frameworks) and the OFED project  Knowledge of vacuum technology  Installation of a complex UHV-IR-machine  Synthesis of different heterogeneous catalysts in relation to SFB 558 “Metal Substrate Interaction in the Heterogeneous Catalysts” and following measurements on fluid behavior, reaction dynamics of different gases and reaction thermodynamics  Modeling using theoretical methods and computer simulation of chemical reactions Show less

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  Roland Berger Strategy Consultants

  Nov 2010 - Apr 2011

  Trainee

  Due diligence of the transformer market, customer survey and problem determination with customers  Reorganization of a chemical company  Optimization of different processes for a chemical company  Optimization of synergy effects after successful reorganization  Analysis and consulting for a south Germany metropolis with the purpose of attracting Chinese investors. Coordination and interview of Chinese companies and the Consulate  Internal study of M&A activities in chemistry branch and “green energy in Germany”  Coordination and leading one project Show less

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  BASF

  Oct 2011 - Sept 2018

  -Non-Conformance Managemento Generated global quality report for the management teamo Aligned the NCM processes for different Business Unitso Defined various key performance indicators (KPIs) o Coordinated NCM processes at corporate level, within different Business Units, and between functions such as supply chain and controllingo Reviewed the manufacturing process: OMP (own manufactured products) vs. merchandised products in different regions Developing new products / formulations for cosmetics Project cooperation for different applications e.g. crop protection, construction chemicals, mining, paper chemicals, home care Personnel responsibility of two lab technicians

  • Global Quality Manager for Care Chemicals

    Aug 2017 - Sept 2018

  • laboratory manager

    Oct 2011 - Jul 2017
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  VMValue Managment GmbH

  Apr 2015 - Sept 2018

  Senior Business Consultant

  -Deal advisoryo Defined deal strategy: advisory services for clients in sport and public sector to attract Chinese investorso Initiated deals: target sourcing, portfolio assessment, acquisition screening, industry and market analysiso Provided transaction services: technology due diligence and vendor due diligence o Provided post-transaction advisory: process optimization of procurement, restructure of a Business Unit-China Desko Led China Desko Coordinated China related projectso Acquired projects, developed business o Fostered relationships with governments and organizations from China (CIIPA – China International Investment Promotion Agency, Foshan Government, Fujian Government, Shanghai Chemical Park)o Organized meetings and workshops (Frankfurt Global Business Week – Märkte im Umbruch: Fokus China, European Chinese Banking Day in Frankfurt, German – China economic forum in Frankfurt)o Intensified networks in Germany (Far East Consulting, bdp consulting Ltd., DCW - Deutsch-Chinesische Wirtschaftsvereinigung e.V., IHK Industrie- und Handelskammer Köln)-Projects in diverse Industrieso Energy, Chemical, Sport, Public sector / government Show less