Lihua Zhao

Lihua Zhao

Dr. Lihua Zhao, HP Distinguished Technologist, is Global Head of Personalization and 3D Labs. In this role, she leads an elite R&D team to strategically advance HP’s 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing technologies for future industrial revolu-tion.  Lihua received her Ph.D. in Chemistry and Materials Science from UC Irvine in 2006. She was honored Inductee, Hall of Fame, School of Physical Science, UC Irvine, named 2017 Women Worth Watching in STEM, and won HP 2017 Best Disruption Award with her team.  Lihua is also keen on mentoring and sponsoring scientists and engineers, especially women, minorities, and introverts.