Chao He

About Chao He

As an innovative engineering leader and inventor, I have made significant contributions to the fields of artificial intelligence, smart hardware, optics, multimedia systems, and real-time communications. My work has been recognized with numerous product releases, over 100 patents, and multiple industry, national, and international awards—all underscoring my dedication to driving technological advancement.

Experience

1. CTO

   Airdoc Technology Inc

   Nov 2018 — Present · Beijing City, CN

   Pioneered innovation and engineering for the AI-FD16x Fundus Camera Series, the industry\'s first fully automatic self-service fundus camera. Developed a high-precision on-device deep learning vision and navigation model for automatic target recognition, positioning, and sub-0.1mm alignment, enhancing retinal imaging accessibility. The initial version won the 2019 Wu Wenjun AI Science and Technology Progress Award—China\'s top AI honor—while the latest earned the 2023 Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions\' Special Commendation Gold Award, receiving global praise.As engineering leader, directed the innovation and engineering of the Airdoc Retina AI Health Risk Evaluation System, an AI platform analyzing retinal images to predict over 50 health risks with comprehensive solutions. It received the 2022 Wu Wenjun AI Progress Award and Second Prize in the 2022 Beijing Science and Technology Award. The world\'s largest retinal AI system, it has served 30+ million global users.Directed engineering of Airdoc-AIFundus SaMD (Software as Medical Device), the first ophthalmic AI to gain China\'s NMPA Class certification, setting new standards for AI SaMD.Invented and engineered the Airdoc PBM (photobiomodulation) Myopia Control Device, using retinal-brain neural network insights to project specifically designed image patterns on the retina, enabling safe myopia prevention and control. The world\'s first PBM myopia control product, it won the 2023 Geneva Exhibition\'s Special Commendation Gold Award.Engineered the Airdoc AI Visual Training Machine as lead innovator, employing deep learning models for precise, high-frame-rate eye tracking on low-cost hardware, supporting personalized occlusion therapy to boost visual training compliance and effectiveness.

Education

• Tsinghua University

  Bachelor, Electrical Engineering

  1990 — 1995

• The Ohio State University

  PhD, Electrical Engineering

  1998 — 2002

• Tsinghua University

  PhD Candidate, Computer Network/Security

  1995 — 1997

Skills

• C++
• Windows
• Mobile Devices
• Voip
• Algorithms
• Virtualization
• Software Engineering
• Digital Signal Processors
• Software Development