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Wai Lok Woo is a pioneering researcher whose work spans the transformative intersection of artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and nondestructive evaluation. His key research areas include human-machine co-creation in the age of AI, intelligent surgical systems, friction stir welding optimization for aerospace materials, and automated thermographic inspection. Woo’s major contributions are defined by his forward-looking vision: he has explored how AI reshapes industrial work (39 citations), systematically reviewed AI’s role in surgery to reduce post-operative risks (35 citations), and optimized friction stir welding parameters for next-generation Al-Li 2060 alloys used in aircraft (21 citations). His impact is further evidenced by innovative work in automated thermography for large irregular composites (7 citations) and the development of “Detect2Interact,” a system integrating large language models with visual question answering for precise object localization (3 citations). Notably, Woo has advanced physically guided multiscale visual servoing robots for defect detection in heterogeneous structures (2 citations) and modeled battery power systems with fault control for underwater robotics (2 citations). Through these achievements, Woo demonstrates a rare ability to bridge theoretical AI advances with tangible engineering solutions, making him a leading voice in intelligent automation and materials inspection.