Dr. Zhao completed his M.D. degree at Peking Union Medical College (PUMC) in 2007, after which he joined the Department of Ophthalmology at PUMC Hospital. He advanced through the ranks to secure a professorship in 2023. Dr. Zhao possesses a keen interest in the integrative research of ophthalmology and medical engineering, an passion that has earned him numerous national and international patents. He has spearheaded the development of several innovative medical devices, earning him the Clinical Medicine Gold Award at the inaugural National Health Industry Youth Innovation Competition. Dr. Zhao has published over 30 peer-reviewed research papers as the primary or corresponding author.