OSKar is a student-run chapter of the International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE) and Optica (formerly Optical Society of America) at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Our goals are to provide students educational, networking, and community outreach opportunities in optics and photonics, as well as to promote awareness of Optica and SPIE in the broader university community.
Established in 2012, OSKar is composed of a multicultural student united by the passion for all things optics! Throughout the year, OSKar holds many events for both the student body and the general public. In addition to a monthly Stammtisch, yearly activities include: Optica and SPIE travelling lecturer talks, International Day of Light, industry visits, winter getaways, and summer barbeques.
OSKar welcomes everyone who is interested in the field of optics and photonics in the region of Karlsruhe.
2025 Board Members :
President: Satya 
Vice President: Jessica 
Secretary: Srijani 
Treasurer: Tanya 
Event Coordinator: Ismael 
Event Coordinator: Rodrigo 
Event Coordinator: Suhana 
Public Relations Officer: Josiah 
Media Secretary: Abhay 
Past President: Paolo 
Alumni Mentor: Orlando
2024 Board Members :
President: Paolo 
Vice President: Sebastián 
Treasurer: Yijun Secretary: Satya 
Events Coordinator : Ayhan 
Events Coordinator: Ivan 
Media Secretary: Abhay 
Public Relations Officer: Sanchitha Alumni Mentor: Orlando
2023 Board Members:
President: Sanchita 
Vice President: Jayanti 
Treasurer: Divya 
Secretary: Tridib 
Events Coordinator: Ivan 
Events Coordinator: Juan 
Media Director: Shunsuke 
Alumni Mentor: Isabel
2022 Board Members:
President: Ankita 
Vice President: Lilyn 
Treasurer: Max Secretary: Isabel 
Event Coordinator: Jesús 
Event Coordinator: Onur 
Media Director: Luna 
Alumni Mentor: Orlando
2021 Board Members:
President: Hend 
Vice President: Bhavesh 
Treasurer: Ankita 
Secretary: Lilyn 
Events Coordinator: Luna 
Public Relations: Niklas 
Outreach Coordinator: Abhilash 
Alumni Mentor: Orlando