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Zhenan Bao

Chinese American chemical engineer

Zhenan Bao is a Chinese American chemical engineer.

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Snapshot as of 15 July 2026

Primary market: People's Republic of China, United States
Organisation: Stanford University

Overview

Professional record

Zhenan Bao is a Chinese American chemical engineer. Her documented institutional affiliations include Stanford University and Bell Labs.

Profile

Personal details

Full name: Zhenan Bao
Native name: 鲍哲南
Born: 1970
Birthplace: Nanjing
Citizenship: People's Republic of China, United States
Organisation: Stanford University
Occupation: engineer, materials scientist, chemist, university teacher
Education: University of Chicago; Nanjing Jinling High School; Nanjing University

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Selected recognition

2025 Asia's Women 100 2025 No. 66 2025 Asia's Scientists 100 2025 No. 86 2024 Asia's Scientists 100 2024 No. 82 2023 Asia's Scientists 100 2023 No. 77 2022 Asia's Scientists 100 2022 No. 59