Early Life and Education
Lin Jianhua was born in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China, in October 1955. His ancestral home is in Gaomi, Shandong. He earned a doctorate in chemistry from Peking University in 1986. From 1988 to 1993, he furthered his studies at the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, Iowa State University, and Ames Laboratory.
Rise to Success
Lin Jianhua's career trajectory includes a strong academic background and extensive leadership experience. He taught at Peking University starting in 1986, becoming a professor in 1995. He then took on various administrative roles, including deputy dean and president of the College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering. He served as the president of Chongqing University from December 2010 to June 2013 and then became the president of Zhejiang University until February 2015. Lin's business success stems from his role as chairman of Hangzhou First Applied Material, which he co-founded with his wife, Zhang Hong, in 2003.
Key Business Strategies
Hangzhou First Applied Material specializes in developing and manufacturing film products, particularly for the solar power industry. The company's offerings include fusible films, solar cell films, and hot melt adhesive films. The company's shares soared after going public at the Shanghai Stock Exchange, highlighting the strategic importance of the solar sector in China. Lin's strategy included expanding the company and taking it public, which significantly increased his wealth.
Philanthropy
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