“Interesting and useful, extreme and ultimate”: an interview with Prof. Huigao Duan

He is an explorer in micro-nano manufacturing, an adventurer in interdisciplinary studies, an impassioned educator; an ever-curious reader, a lover of sports, and a coffee connoisseur. In this episode of Light People Interview, we are honored to have Prof. Huigao Duan from Hunan University share his insights on micro-nano manufacturing, planar optics, teaching, nurturing, reading, growing up, and hobbies. “A man with a great smile”, “a good teacher,” and “an interesting soul” are just some of the descriptions that came through my mind during my conversation with him. Today, let’s get to know this outstanding scholar who pursues “interesting and useful, extreme and ultimate” in micro-nano manufacturing and optics.