Optical Coherence Tomography: Technology and Applications

On December 4, 2025, our group was honored to host Prof. [cite_start]Zhihua Ding from the College of Optical Science and Engineering at Zhejiang University for an academic seminar titled “Optical Coherence Tomography: Technology and Applications”.

[cite_start]Prof. Ding is a distinguished expert in biomedical photonics, with extensive research experience at institutions such as Shizuoka University and the Beckman Laser Institute at UC Irvine. [cite_start]During the seminar, he discussed the transformative potential of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) as a label-free, high-resolution, and high-speed 3D imaging modality for both biomedical and industrial sectors. Key highlights of his presentation included:

• Ultra-deep 3D OCT Imaging: Latest research achievements in achieving superior imaging depth within highly turbid media.
• [cite_start]Clinical Diagnostics: Progress in utilizing fiber-probe-based quantitative OCT for the detection of cervical cancer.
• [cite_start]System Innovation: Development of advanced multimodal systems, such as intravascular ultrasound-OCT endoscopes and multi-scale brain imaging devices.

[cite_start]The session concluded with an engaging discussion on breaking the current limits of optical imaging depth to open new frontiers in scientific research and medical applications. [cite_start]We thank Prof. Ding for his inspiring presentation and his contribution to the advancement of OCT technologies.