Beyond limits: a tribute to Dai-Sik Kim’s academic legacy and vision

Abstract

This article is dedicated to the cherished memory of Prof. Dai-Sik Kim, a visionary leader and an inspiring mentor who profoundly shaped international as well as domestic landscape of optical science, and addresses topics that were central to his scientific passion in nanophotonics. Prof. Kim's research spanned surface plasmonics, near-field optics, and terahertz plasmonics and spectroscopy, each reflecting his enduring commitment to exploring the interaction between light and matter beyond conventional limits.