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POWERFIRST FRONTIER POWER TECHNOLOGY
INNOVATION & RESEARCH EXPERT TEAM

The "PowerFirst Frontier Power Technology Expert Team" consists of our core engineers, senior specialists, and cross-disciplinary technical talents. It is committed to building a world-class innovation hub for power supply technologies.


With a strong focus on R&D-industry-academia integration, the team aims to pioneer cutting-edge power technologies and empower China’s leadership in the global power electronics sector.

Full chain R&D capability

  • Power architecture design, electromagnetic compatibility, and thermal management optimization
  • Power architecture design, electromagnetic compatibility, and thermal management optimization
  • Power architecture design, electromagnetic compatibility, and thermal management optimization

Application oriented technological innovation

  • Customized research and development for low-speed electric vehicles, industrial equipment, medical mobile devices, etc
  • Systematic engineering solutions emphasizing "reliability+cost optimization"

International collaboration experience

  • Co create and jointly test products with first-line customers in Europe and America
  • Experience in designing and developing rigorous quality systems (ISO, CE, UL)

EXPERT ECHELON STRUCTURE

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Strategic direction and core platform technology

Alan Duan

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Mr. Duan joined PowerFirst as Executive Vice President in 2010. He is responsible for overall operations, engineering, OEM project control, product management.

Prior to joining PowerFirst, Mr. Duan held the position of Chief Executive Officer at a State-owned company.

Mr. Duan holds Bachelor and Master degree of Electronic Engineering from Xiangtan University.

Core R&D team

A power algorithm and hardware engineer with a master's and doctoral background
  • Mr. Cai joined PowerFirst as Co-founder and Senior Vice President of R&D in 2008. He is responsible for driving the strategic decisions and development plans of products and technology.

    Matthew Cai

  • Mr. Cai joined PowerFirst as Co-founder and Senior Vice President of R&D in 2008. He is responsible for driving the strategic decisions and development plans of products and technology.

    Matthew Cai

  • Mr. Cai joined PowerFirst as Co-founder and Senior Vice President of R&D in 2008. He is responsible for driving the strategic decisions and development plans of products and technology.

    Matthew Cai

  • Mr. Cai joined PowerFirst as Co-founder and Senior Vice President of R&D in 2008. He is responsible for driving the strategic decisions and development plans of products and technology.

    Matthew Cai

  • Mr. Cai joined PowerFirst as Co-founder and Senior Vice President of R&D in 2008. He is responsible for driving the strategic decisions and development plans of products and technology.

    Matthew Cai

Application Engineering Expert

Familiar with multiple industry standards and customized development based on customer needs
  • Mr. Cai joined PowerFirst as Co-founder and Senior Vice President of R&D in 2008. He is responsible for driving the strategic decisions and development plans of products and technology.

    Matthew Cai

  • Mr. Cai joined PowerFirst as Co-founder and Senior Vice President of R&D in 2008. He is responsible for driving the strategic decisions and development plans of products and technology.

    Matthew Cai

  • Mr. Cai joined PowerFirst as Co-founder and Senior Vice President of R&D in 2008. He is responsible for driving the strategic decisions and development plans of products and technology.

    Matthew Cai

  • Mr. Cai joined PowerFirst as Co-founder and Senior Vice President of R&D in 2008. He is responsible for driving the strategic decisions and development plans of products and technology.

    Matthew Cai

  • Mr. Cai joined PowerFirst as Co-founder and Senior Vice President of R&D in 2008. He is responsible for driving the strategic decisions and development plans of products and technology.

    Matthew Cai

Quality and Testing Team

Responsible for product testing laboratory and reliability verification
  • Mr. Cai joined PowerFirst as Co-founder and Senior Vice President of R&D in 2008. He is responsible for driving the strategic decisions and development plans of products and technology.

    Matthew Cai

  • Mr. Cai joined PowerFirst as Co-founder and Senior Vice President of R&D in 2008. He is responsible for driving the strategic decisions and development plans of products and technology.

    Matthew Cai

  • Mr. Cai joined PowerFirst as Co-founder and Senior Vice President of R&D in 2008. He is responsible for driving the strategic decisions and development plans of products and technology.

    Matthew Cai

  • Mr. Cai joined PowerFirst as Co-founder and Senior Vice President of R&D in 2008. He is responsible for driving the strategic decisions and development plans of products and technology.

    Matthew Cai

  • Mr. Cai joined PowerFirst as Co-founder and Senior Vice President of R&D in 2008. He is responsible for driving the strategic decisions and development plans of products and technology.

    Matthew Cai

Industry University Research Advisory Group

Hiring professors and researchers from external universities and research institutions
  • Mr. Cai joined PowerFirst as Co-founder and Senior Vice President of R&D in 2008. He is responsible for driving the strategic decisions and development plans of products and technology.

    Matthew Cai

  • Mr. Cai joined PowerFirst as Co-founder and Senior Vice President of R&D in 2008. He is responsible for driving the strategic decisions and development plans of products and technology.

    Matthew Cai

  • Mr. Cai joined PowerFirst as Co-founder and Senior Vice President of R&D in 2008. He is responsible for driving the strategic decisions and development plans of products and technology.

    Matthew Cai

  • Mr. Cai joined PowerFirst as Co-founder and Senior Vice President of R&D in 2008. He is responsible for driving the strategic decisions and development plans of products and technology.

    Matthew Cai

  • Mr. Cai joined PowerFirst as Co-founder and Senior Vice President of R&D in 2008. He is responsible for driving the strategic decisions and development plans of products and technology.

    Matthew Cai

DIRECTION OF INDUSTRY UNIVERSITY RESEARCH COOPERATION

Jointly establish joint laboratories with top universities/research institutions


Lead/participate in local and national level science and technology projects


Promote collaborative innovation between schools and enterprises, and create a platform for incubating high potential technical talents

TECHNOLOGICAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Multiple products have obtained international certifications such as CE, UL, FCC, etc


Having over 10 independent intellectual property rights/patents


Already mass-produced and applied in the top 3 electric wheelchairs, cleaning equipment, and high-altitude work platforms in Europe and America

DISPLAY SUGGESTIONS

Team photo wall

R&D Central Control Laboratory

Personal Style Page for Key Technical Talents

Annual Technical Awards/Certification Showcase