As a world-leading sensor technology expert and enterprise leader, Dr. Wu Hao has demonstrated outstanding innovation capability and cross-cultural leadership in the Asian market. Not only have the multiple sensor technologies led by him been widely applied in China, but they have also entered the markets of Southeast Asia, South Asia and the Middle East through international brands such as GRAEFF, emerging as a vital driving force for regional industrial intelligence.
Dr. Wu Hao’s innovation practices cover the entire chain from technology R&D to industrial application. He has made breakthrough progress particularly in the fields of mercury-free eco-friendly high-temperature melt pressure sensors, AI-enabled high-temperature melt pressure sensors, and molten salt pressure measuring sensors for high-temperature molten salt heat storage and transfer systems. These achievements have filled domestic gaps and gained recognition at numerous international exhibitions. His team holds nearly 200 national patents and has participated in the formulation of multiple industry standards, making significant contributions to the standardized development of the global sensor industry.
Through technological and business model innovation, Dr. Wu Hao has enhanced the competitiveness of Chinese sensor enterprises in Asian and even global markets. Haoge Group and GRAEFF, under his leadership, provide high-precision and high-reliability solutions for key industrial sectors including plastics, chemical fiber, rubber, and petrochemicals, effectively upgrading the intelligence level of regional industrial chains. In addition, his academic monograph Intelligent Pressure Sensors: Theory and Cutting-edge Practices has been widely cited and become an important reference in the industry. As a member of the National Technical Committee on Pressure Measurement, he has continuously advanced the standardization process of the industry and strengthened China’s international voice in the field of sensor technology.
Dr. Wu Hao’s innovative achievements are reflected not only in technological breakthroughs, but also in far-reaching social influence. The eco-friendly sensor products developed by him were applied to melt-blown fabric production equipment during the pandemic, directly ensuring the supply of core raw materials for masks and demonstrating the social responsibility of technology for good. Meanwhile, he has actively promoted the integration of sensor and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, developing solutions for smart fire protection, smart agriculture and smart sanitation. These solutions have facilitated urban digital transformation and provided innovative paths for the sustainable development of Asian cities. His innovation practices have not only driven the upgrading of China’s sensor industry, but also offered replicable experience for other regions in Asia, embodying his leading role in the regional innovation ecosystem.
