Congratulations to HDCL MS/PhD almunus Dr. Yifan (David) Li for Hesai Technology’s debuts on the NASDAQ!

Dr. Yifan (David) Li received his Ph.D. degree under the supervision of Professor Liz Hsiao-Wecksler in 2013 and co-founded his company, Hesai Technology, in 2014. On Febuaray 9th, 2023, Hesai Group made its debut on the NASDAQ, and has made over $190 millions in its IPO. Hesai Group is a global suppliers of sensors for self-driving vehicles. It primarily supplies three-dimensional light detection and ranging (LiDAR).

Hesai Group rings the opening bell at the NASDAQ
Dr. David Li visiting NASDAQ MarketSite in Time Square, New York, USA.
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