Junsuk Rho

Pohang University of Science and Technology

Papers

Total Citations

833

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About

Junsuk Rho is a pioneering researcher at the forefront of nanophotonics and metasurface engineering, whose work is reshaping how light is manipulated and harnessed for next-generation sensing and imaging technologies. His research spans structured light generation, three-dimensional depth sensing, and the development of ultrathin optical components known as metasurfaces. Rho's highly cited 2021 work on nanophotonics for light detection and ranging (LiDAR) technology, which has garnered nearly 500 citations, established him as a leading voice in miniaturized sensing systems. Building on this foundation, his team demonstrated metasurface-driven full-space structured light for 3D imaging in 2022, accumulating over 230 citations and challenging the limitations of conventional diffractive optical elements. His more recent contributions include 360° structured light systems enabled by learned metasurfaces and, most ambitiously, binocular metalenses designed to advance depth perception in augmented reality and spatial computing. Collectively, Rho's body of work addresses a critical demand for compact, energy-efficient optical systems, making his research highly relevant to students and scientists working at the intersection of photonics, computer vision, and wearable technology.