The Smart Optics Lab (SO Lab) at Korea University focuses on developing advanced smart optical devices to enhance daily convenience and comfort. Our research spans imaging devices, sensors, filters, and displays, leveraging nanophotonics and AI to innovate in healthcare, telecommunications, automotive, and aerospace sectors. Our technology aims to improve medical diagnoses, wireless communications, and autonomous driving. 

If you are interested in becoming part of the SO Lab team, please contact Prof. So!

• (January, 2026) Congratulations! Prof. So was selected for the 2025 Korea University Honor Your Colleagues (HYC) Award in recognition of contributions to enhancing research performance and impact. 

• (November, 2025) Congratulations! Seokju was awarded the National Outstanding Scholarship (Science and Engineering)  (국가우수이공계장학생).

• (June, 2025) Congratulations! Prof. So received the Excellence in Teaching Award (고려대학교 세종캠퍼스 우수강의상) for her course in Electromagnetism 2(전기자기학 및 연습2) at Korea University Sejong Campus.

• (November, 2024) Congratulations! Prof. So received the Excellence in Teaching Award (고려대학교 세종캠퍼스 우수강의상) for her course in Basic Engineering Mathematics (기초공업수학) at Korea University Sejong Campus.

• (September, 2024) Congratulations! Prof. So has been naemd one of Elsevier's "2024 Top 2% Scientists (Elsevier 선정 2024 세계 최상위 2% 연구자)
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• (August, 2024) SoLab held a joint lab meeting with Prof. Ahn's group and Prof. Jeong's group! 😀

• (May, 2024) SoLab held its first joint lab meeting with Prof. Ahn's group (SENS LAB)! 😀

• (May, 2024) Congratulation! Prof. So received Granite Tower Research Award(석탑연구상) from Korea University, recognizing her exceptional contributions to research within the top 3% of the university(안암, 세종, 의료원 포함 고려대학교 전체 연구 부문 상위 3%).

• (March, 2023) Prof. So joined Korea University as an assistant professor.