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Hui Cao is the John C. Malone Professor of Applied Physics and a Professor of Physics and Electrical Engineering at Yale University. Her research focuses on experimental studies in condensed matter physics, emphasizing mesoscopic physics, complex photonic materials, devices, and nanophotonics. Cao has made significant contributions to the field of photonics, including the invention of random lasers and chaotic microcavity lasers. She has developed applications for these technologies in areas like speckle-free imaging and multi-modality microscopy. Furthermore, her research centers on coherent control of light transport in diffusive media and multimode fibers, with applications extending to deep-tissue imaging and endoscopy. Additionally, her work includes harnessing disorder in photonic devices to create custom light fields and structured illumination microscopy. A prominent figure in her field, Cao has received numerous accolades for her contributions to laser physics and quantum optics.
Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.