As part of our Light People series

we are delighted to have invited Prof. Evelyn Hu

a highly accomplished scientist from Harvard University

to share with us her personal journey. Prof. Hu's remarkable contributions in both academia and industry have taken her from industry giants to academia's most prestigious institutions

traversing various research frontiers that have played a critical role in the ongoing digital revolution. Through this interview

we aim to offer the Light community valuable insights into nanophotonics

quantum engineering

and Prof. Hu's research methodology and life philosophy

while also celebrating her outstanding achievements as a female role model. Ultimately

our goal is to inspire more women to pursue careers in this important and rapidly expanding field

which has a profound impact on all sectors of society. The following is a summary of an interview with Professor Evelyn Hu

available in the Supplementary Information.