SAN JOSE, CA, April 14, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Hsien-Lung "Jim" Yang, head of technology development for Applied Materials, was selected by Marquis Who's Who for a prominent feature in the April/May 2026 national issue of Fortune magazine.

Bolstered by over 20 years in the semiconductor industry, Mr. Yang is the head of technology development at Applied Materials, a role he assumed in October 2025 due to his significant contributions to innovative technologies. Previously serving as the director of process engineering at Applied Materials, where he developed and implemented products for companies such as tsmc, Intel and Samsung Electronics, he has built an impressive career spanning multiple companies and countries since 2002. Mr. Yang is credited with several patents in physical vapor deposition and product development and holds a master's degree in electrical engineering and computer science from Cornell University.

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