Dr. Hai Xiao joined Clemson University in 2013 as the Samuel Lewis Bell Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, jointly affiliated with COMSET. Previously, he was a Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), where he served as the founding director of the Photonics Technology Laboratory (PTL). He is the recipient of a number of prestigious awards, including the Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Program (YIP) Award in 2006, the R&D 100 Award in 2004, and the Virginia Tech Outstanding Achievement Award in 2003. His research interests mainly focus on photonic and microwave sensors and instrumentation for applications in energy, intelligent infrastructure, a clean environment, biomedical sensing/imaging, and national security. His research thrust areas include (1) novel optical/microwave micro/nanomaterials, structures, devices and sensors; (2) fiber-optic and microwave sensors and instrumentation for applications in harsh environments; (3) ultrafast laser machining, processing/modification, and characterization of materials and structures; and (4) optical biomedical imaging, sensing, tomography/microscopy, and spectroscopy. He has co-authored over 288 technical papers and participated in 29 research projects, totaling about USD 14M in research funding in the past 10 years from various sources, including NSF, DOE, ONR, NIH, ARO, national laboratories, and private companies.