Precis Engineering + Architecture, an award-winning design firm with locations in Ambler, PA, and Cary, NC, has hired Van Zhao as Manager of Process Engineering. Zhao’s hire brings high-level experience and technical leadership to the firm’s process engineering group.
“Van’s experience and depth of knowledge is a great addition to our growing process team. As manager, she will provide technical leadership focused on ensuring project alignment with GMP standards and engineering design specifications that fit with client objectives,” said Precis Director of Process Engineering Kristina Pumphrey, PE.
Van has more than 17 years of experience as a process engineer, providing process design, analysis, and project management for projects within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Her areas of expertise include basic design to construction administration for advanced cell and gene therapies facilities (allogenic and autologous), active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) GMP facilities, designated pathogen-free (DPF) animal facilities, and research labs. As Manager of Process Engineering,Van is responsible for guiding the firm’s process engineering staff, providing technical leadership and creative engineering expertise, and ensuring successful project execution.
Vanholds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University. She is an active member of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Bioprocessing Equipment Program (ASME BPE), and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChe). Van resides in Conshohocken, PA.
About Precis Engineering + Architecture
Precis Engineering + Architecture(Precis) offers comprehensive architecture and engineering services to support clients’ business goals. From offices in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, Precis provides architecture, planning, interiors; mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, life safety, structural, and process engineering;and automation services for clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, manufacturing, university, utility, and research and development markets. The firm has been honored for its design leadership and sustainable approach, with project recognition including the LEED Gold Eisai Pilot Plant, winner of an ISPE Facility of the Year award. The company celebrates its 19th year in practice in 2024. For additional information, visit www.precisengineering.com.
