Our Team - Deeptimestories

The People Behind Deep Time Stories

Science. Art. Engineering.

Deep Time Stories brings together paleontologists, paleoartists, engineers, and museum fabricators to reconstruct life from Earth’s deep past and transform scientific discoveries into immersive museum experiences.

Founders

Henry Y. Zhang

Co-Founder – Museum Art & Exhibition Environments

Dr. Paul Rummy

Co-Founder – Science & Exploration

Chung-Tat Cheung

Co-Founder – Paleoart & Scientific Visualization

Production Studio

Established in 2019, the Sea Lily Recovery Team is the core production division behind our museum installations and life reconstruction projects. With experience across more than 360 museums, science centers, and cultural institutions, the team integrates sculpture, digital modeling, engineering, and exhibition fabrication to deliver museum-grade reconstructions. From full-scale dinosaur models to immersive exhibition environments, the studio supports institutions in sharing the story of life on Earth.

Studio Departments

Li Haojie is a specialist in surface finishing, scenic art, and museum model painting, with extensive experience in exhibition environments and paleontological reconstructions. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Stage Art from Shandong University of Arts and is a Council Member of the Shandong Arts & Crafts Association as well as a Member of the China Mural Association.

Leo Li

Director | Surface Art & Museum Finishing

Michael coordinates the fabrication base and oversees the production workflow for paleontological reconstructions. Graduated from Qilu Normal University. He currently serves as Head of the Production Base., responsible for overseeing and coordinating the production of paleontological models and reconstructions.

Michael Meng

Production & Fabrication - Production Director

Multimedia and Web designing, Southeast Asia and Europe Marketing representative. Graduated from Uppsala University with a Masters Degree in Computer Science.

Kirill Korbout

Multimedia and Web designing, Southeast Asia and Europe Marketing representative

Hannah holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Shandong University. She is responsible for company administration and project coordination.

Hannah Wang

Administration & Operations - Operations Manager

Hector graduated from Jining Art Institute. He is the Head of the Model Art Studio, responsible for the sculptural development of paleontological models, including skeletal proportions, skin textures, and surface detailing. For feathered species, his work incorporates microscopic structural references and embedded natural fibers (e.g., bird feathers) to ensure accurate feather orientation and dynamic realism.

Zhang Haibo

Sculpture Studio - Lead Sculptor

Ben is the head of the Mounting & Structural Studio, responsible for model assembly, metal armature construction, welding, and silicone-based structural integration.

Ben Zhang

Structural Engineering & Mounting - Mounting Engineer

Chris is the head of the Digital Modeling & Sculpting Studio, responsible for 3D printing, digital sculpting, and model production workflows.

Chris Lin

Digital Modeling Studio - Digital Modeling Director

Victor oversees the company's logistics, warehouse operations, transportation coordination, and workplace safety management, ensuring the efficient and safe delivery of projects from production to installation.

Victor Li

Head of Logistics and Safety Manager

Leo leads production of exhibition bases, display mounts, and architectural structures. Graduated from Qilu Normal University. He currently serves as Head of the Production Base., responsible for overseeing and coordinating the production of paleontological models and reconstructions.

Leo Meng

Woodcraft & Exhibition Structures - Woodcraft Studio Director

Lin Tingsheng

Painting & Surface Art - Chief Surface Artist

Responsible for model surface finishing and realistic color restoration.

Lin Dongtao

Painting & Surface Art - Mural & Surface Artist

Specializes in exhibition murals and environmental painting.