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Mingtao Zhao is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of biomedical optics and sustainable technology, whose work spans from microsurgical imaging to artificial intelligence-driven energy transitions. His most impactful contributions lie in developing advanced optical coherence tomography (OCT) systems for cochlear implant surgery, where he designed a robot-assisted three-dimensional registration method using a common-path swept-source OCT probe. This innovation, detailed in his 2014 paper (17 citations), addresses the critical challenge of minimizing trauma to sensorineural components during electrode array placement—a breakthrough that could significantly improve hearing restoration outcomes for deaf patients. Zhao also advanced intraoperative imaging with a dual-functional OCT system combining a sapphire ball lens fiber probe for cross-sectional sensing with a 3D bulk scanner, enabling unprecedented visualization of the cochlea and surrounding temporal bone. Demonstrating remarkable versatility, his recent 2025 work (16 citations) explores how artificial intelligence strategies can optimize low-carbon energy transformation by enhancing enterprise green technology innovation efficiency. With a career bridging precision surgical tools and climate-conscious AI, Zhao exemplifies how interdisciplinary research can solve complex real-world problems, from restoring hearing to building a sustainable future.