Hisense Broadband VP Hong Jin Elected as OPTICA Fellow

2024-07-30 11:49:02

To excel in a leading industry, top talents are essential. During the 49th annual Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exhibition (OFC) held in San Diego, California, Dr. Hong Jin, Vice President, Chief Scientist, and General Director of the Datacom Business Unit at Hisense Broadbrand Multimedia Technologies, Co., Ltd., was awarded the title of OPTICA Fellow by the Optical Society of America (OPTICA). This honor recognized Dr. Hong Jin for his outstanding contributions in leading research and development of integrated photonic products for optical communication.

Founded in 1916, the Optical Society of America (OPTICA) has a century-spanning history, with members from more than 180 countries and regions worldwide. It is a globally authoritative academic organization in the fields of optics and integrated photonics.

Dr. Hong Jin earned his Ph.D. in Optoelectronics in Canada. For nearly two decades, he has held VP and general manager positions at several renowned optical communication startups and publicly traded companies in Silicon Valley, leading the development of industry-leading technologies and products, including systems, modules, devices, chips, coherent optics, radar, and silicon photonics. In 2023, Dr. Hong Jin joined Hisense Broadband Multimedia Technologies Co., Ltd, where he undertook the companys strategic plans to “enhance the overall competitiveness of high-end products and expand international markets.” By benchmarking against internationally leading technologies and concepts, he optimized the structure of the companys digital communication products and improved operational capabilities, laying out three generations of high-end products: 400G, 800G, and 1.6T. Under his leadership, the 800G single-mode product achieved a significant breakthrough. He has also deeply engaged in the research and development of advanced technologies such as optical modules, indium phosphide, and silicon photonics integrated chips, driving the company to continuously enhance R&D efficiency, upgrade product structures iteratively, and expand market share. Together with the Hisense Broadband R&D team, Dr. Hong Jin has been tirelessly working to further leverage the significant role of integrated photonics in the rapid development of modern technological life.

Building technical advantages requires not only strengthening breakthroughs in core technologies, core patents, and standard quality construction, but also striving for key positions in standard-setting organizations to increase industry influence. Hisense Broadband will continue to adhere to the principles of innovation and pragmatism, deeply cultivate technology and products, provide higher quality optical communication solutions to global customers, and promote the continuous development and advancement of optical communication technology.