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Chao He is an Associate Professor at the University of Oxford, specializing in Engineering Science. Since 2025, he has been a full faculty member in the Department of Engineering Science, leading the Vectorial Optics and Photonics Group. Chao's research focuses on optical techniques for vectorial beam manipulation, including structured light, structured matter, adaptive optics, and polarization sensing, with applications in biomedical diagnosis and integrated photonic circuits. He has published over 100 scientific papers, contributing as both first and corresponding author to prestigious journals such as Nature Communications and Light: Science & Applications. Additionally, he serves as a reviewer for multiple high-impact journals in the field. Chao has independently led research grants totaling over £3 million and has been involved in commercial projects valued at £1 million.
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