In this edition of Light People, we are excited to feature Prof. Daoxin Dai (Zhejiang University), Prof. Yikai Su (Shanghai Jiao Tong University), and Dr. Patrick Lo (Advanced Micro Foundry Pte Ltd, Singapore), three prominent researchers shaping the future of silicon photonics. Their collaborative work addresses critical issues in silicon photonics, including reducing propagation losses, enlarging the functionalities and enhancing building blocks, integrating efficient laser sources, expanding applications, and pushing the boundaries of optical and electronic integration. Through this interview, we delve into their academic journeys, challenges, and future visions, offering insights into the ongoing evolution of silicon photonics and its potential to transform industries. For a deeper exploration of their experiences and advice, the full interview is available in the Supplementary material.

在本期 Light People 中，我们很高兴地邀请到戴道欣教授（浙江大学）、苏毅凯教授（上海交通大学）和 Patrick Lo 博士（新加坡 Advanced Micro Foundry Pte Ltd）这三位杰出的研究人员，他们塑造了硅光子学的未来。他们的合作工作解决了硅光子学中的关键问题，包括减少传播损耗、扩展功能和增强构建模块、集成高效激光源、扩展应用以及突破光学和电子集成的界限。通过这次采访，我们深入探讨了他们的学术历程、挑战和未来愿景，提供了对硅光子学的持续发展及其改变行业的潜力的见解。要更深入地了解他们的经验和建议，完整的采访可在补充材料中找到。