Y.-L. D. Ho
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Y.-L. D. Ho is a leading researcher in nanophotonics and optical manipulation, whose work bridges fundamental physics and practical biophysical applications. His primary research areas include optical trapping, microfluidics, and reconfigurable hydrodynamic manipulation. Ho’s most significant contribution is the development of indirect optical trapping using light-driven micro-rotors, a technique that circumvents the damaging effects of direct laser illumination on live biological specimens. By harnessing micro-rotors to generate fluid flows, his approach enables gentle, non-contact manipulation of nanoscale objects, expanding the toolkit for studying delicate biological systems and soft matter. His seminal 2019 paper on this method has garnered 143 citations, reflecting its impact on the field. Ho’s work is notable for its innovation in creating reconfigurable, light-controlled hydrodynamic traps, offering a safer and more versatile alternative to conventional optical tweezers. This achievement positions him as a key figure in advancing optical manipulation technologies for biomedical research and materials science.
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