Houston, TX, United States of America

Yongyi Zhao

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: William Marsh Rice University. Active years: 2025.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yongyi Zhao. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yongyi-zhao

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 1 

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.0

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Years Active: 2025

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Title: Yongyi Zhao: Innovator in Gated Diffuse Optical Tomography

Introduction

Yongyi Zhao is a prominent inventor based in Houston, TX (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of imaging technology, particularly through his innovative work in gated diffuse optical tomography.

Latest Patents

Yongyi Zhao holds a patent for a system known as GDOT: gated diffuse optical tomography. This system is designed for imaging a target embedded in scattering media. It includes one or more light sources that emit pulsed lights at various wavelengths ranging from visible to near-infrared. The system also features a detector, which consists of a photodetector array with a time-gating function, configured to collect scattered light after a designated gate start time. Additionally, a processor is included to determine an image of the target based on the collected scattered light. Yongyi Zhao has 1 patent to his name.

Career Highlights

Yongyi Zhao is affiliated with William Marsh Rice University, where he continues to advance his research and development in optical imaging technologies. His work has garnered attention for its potential applications in various fields, including medical imaging and diagnostics.

Collaborations

Yongyi Zhao collaborates with Ankit Raghuram, contributing to the innovative research environment at their institution.

Conclusion

Yongyi Zhao's contributions to gated diffuse optical tomography exemplify the impact of innovative thinking in imaging technology. His work continues to pave the way for advancements in the field.

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