Joseph Kao

Joseph Kao is an experienced technical leader with over 10 years of materials R&D and project management experience, specializing in functional polymer materials for next-gen consumer electronics.

He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and a B.S. with Highest Honor in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Currently, Joseph serves as a Technical Program Manager at Meta, having previously held leadership positions at prestigious organizations like Apple, Carbon, and The Dow Chemical Company.

In addition to his professional endeavors, he is passionate about mentoring young professionals in their careers and volunteering for sustainability causes.

His diverse background includes roles such as Engineering Manager, Senior Materials Scientist, Research Scientist, and Associate R&D Manager.

Joseph has also been actively involved in academia, serving as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at UC Berkeley and conducting research at Berkeley Lab.

His educational journey began at Taipei Municipal Jianguo High School (JGHS) in the Science Path program before pursuing higher education in the United States.

With a proven track record of innovation and collaboration, Joseph Kao has demonstrated his expertise in developing cutting-edge materials and leading cross-functional teams in the tech industry.