An interview with Atmos’ CEO and founder about the role Atmos plays as a global leader in pipeline applications and as a supporter of women in STEM
Organized by the Global Women Forum and hosted by the Pipeline Technology Conference (ptc), Global Women in Pipeline is an event that focuses on empowering women and engaging men in the pipeline industry.
Global Women in Pipeline serves as a platform to celebrate women’s contributions to the sector while emphasizing diversity and inclusion as key drivers of innovation.
Following Atmos’ sponsorship of Global Women in Pipeline at ptc 2025, the Pipeline Technology Journal (ptj) interviewed our CEO and founder Dr Jun Zhang about the role Atmos plays as a global leader in pipeline applications and as a supporter of women in STEM.
Here are the questions Dr Jun Zhang answered:
What were the biggest challenges you faced as a woman starting out in a male-dominated field, and how did you overcome them?- How do you mentor or support young women entering this field, and what lessons from your career do you most often share with them?
- From leak detection to AI-based optimization, how do you envision these technologies shaping the future of the pipeline industry, and how can women contribute to driving such innovations forward?
- The Global Women in Pipeline event highlights the need for more female representation in the energy sector. What message do you hope to share during your Atmos workshop, and what advice would you give to organizations looking to attract and retain talented women?
- What leadership qualities do you believe are essential for women to thrive in this sector, and how can female leaders inspire change in traditionally male-dominated industries?
Looking ahead, what do you see as the greatest opportunities and challenges for women in the pipeline sector, and how can initiatives like the Global Women in Pipeline event make a tangible difference?
Find out more by reading the full interview on ptj’s site.