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Zhongyuan Ping is a biomedical engineer whose research sits at the intersection of advanced imaging, robotics, and minimally invasive surgery. His primary contributions focus on developing novel tools and algorithms for real-time, in vivo tissue assessment during surgical procedures. Ping is best known for his pioneering work in probe-based confocal laser endomicroscopy (pCLE), where he created a robust mosaicing algorithm using a context-weighted correlation ratio to stitch together microscopic images, overcoming the modality’s limited field of view. This work, which has garnered 11 citations, enables clinicians to obtain a comprehensive view of scanned tissues for more accurate pathological assessments. He has also designed a modular robotic scanning device for real-time gastric endomicroscopy and a novel surface-scanning system for intraoperative tumor identification and laser ablation therapy. More recently, Ping has advanced flexible surgical instruments, incorporating contact-aided structures and force feedback to enhance dexterity and tactile perception in robot-assisted endoscopic surgery. With a portfolio of highly cited papers and a clear focus on translating optical imaging into practical surgical tools, Ping is making tangible strides toward improving the precision and outcomes of cancer diagnosis and treatment.