Seokwoo Kim

Pohang University of Science and Technology

Papers

Total Citations

233

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About

Dr. Seokwoo Kim is a leading innovator in nanophotonics and metasurface optics, whose work is redefining the limits of three-dimensional imaging and light manipulation. His most influential contribution is the development of metasurface-driven full-space structured light, a breakthrough that overcomes the narrow field-of-view limitations of conventional diffractive optical elements. By engineering ultrathin metasurfaces to project complex dot arrays across an unprecedented angular range, his 2022 paper on this topic has garnered over 230 citations, establishing a new paradigm for compact, high-performance depth-sensing. This technology has direct implications for augmented reality, autonomous navigation, and biomedical imaging, where precise 3D mapping is critical. Dr. Kim’s research seamlessly bridges fundamental physics with practical device design, demonstrating how nanoscale structures can control light in ways previously thought impossible. His work is not only highly cited but also recognized for its potential to miniaturize and enhance LiDAR and smartphone depth sensors. For students and researchers, Dr. Kim exemplifies how creative metasurface engineering can solve real-world challenges, making him a pivotal figure in the next generation of photonic technologies.