“ Optics and photonics research in Oxford has a long and successful history, and we are continuously looking into new directions.  The Vectorial Optics and Photonics Group, led by Dr Chao He, is therefore a significant development that will open up valuable new scientific research opportunities and advances in technology.  There will be a vital synergy with other optics and photonics research in the department and will play a fundamental role of great importance to collaborations across Oxford and elsewhere in the world. ”

Prof Martin J Booth, Chair in Optical and Photonic Engineering, University of Oxford

“ The creation of the Vectorial Optics and Photonics Group, led by Dr Chao He, represents an important milestone in the expansion of the broad array of Photonics research in the Department of Engineering Science. I am looking forward to continuing to collaborate and support Dr He in the development of new technologies that harness the vectorial and polarisation properties of light as well as the development of new measurement techniques. ”

Prof Stephen M Morris, Associate Head of Department, University of Oxford

“ Understanding, manipulating and exploiting the full vectorial properties of light-fields is key to the development of future generations of photonic technology, ranging from optical communications and robust optical information transport, through to biomedical applications and early-stage cancer detection. Dr Chao He’s work in his Vectorial Optics and Photonics Group is world-leading in these areas, with global impact in both fundamental and applied photonics research, and Dr He and his team add substantially to our photonics technology research portfolio at Oxford. ”

Prof Steve J Elston, Professor of Engineering Science, University of Oxford