Hao is a rising senior at Lynbrook High School who is interested in robotics and automation. He has participated in competitive robotics since 5th grade and he has led his team to consistent victories at State Championships in 7th and 8th grade, receiving the title of State Champion and Robot Skills Champion twice, and also won the State Excellence award and Design Award. In high school he competed in VRC under the team 315S and was ranked 1st in California for Robot Skills and placed as the Division Finalist in the World Championship in 2023, He has also coached 4+ VEX IQ teams in Oregon and in California, previously heading a mentorship program at SVSY. He is currently working on research in the field of soft robotics and AI. He is excited to bring his passion for robotics into academia.

In addition to robotics, Hao is a very active member of the student body at school. He is a player on Boy's Varsity Volleyball, President of Engineering Club and Consumer Design Club, and is the Senior Class VP.