ソウル大学、KAIST、延世大学など韓国QSトップ10大学の研究室情報です。
Professor Joongheon Kim's research lab specializes in next-generation wireless communication systems, with a focus on millimeter-wave (60 GHz) and UHF RFID technologies for high-capacity, low-latency applications. The lab explores advanced resource allocation, interference mitigation, and energy-efficient protocols in dynamic environments such as smart stadiums, vehicular networks, and environmental monitoring. It also pioneers the integration of quantum-inspired optimization and federated learning for real-time, distributed decision-making in wireless and IoT systems. The lab's work bridges theoretical innovation with practical deployment in critical infrastructure and environmental protection.
Professor Seo-Hyun Lee's research lab specializes in brain-computer interface (BCI) systems with a focus on intuitive and user-friendly communication technologies. The lab investigates imagined speech and visual imagery as neural paradigms for decoding user intent using EEG, emphasizing classification performance, cortical mapping, and individual neural variability. Current research directions include few-shot EEG learning, cross-session BCI adaptation, and real-world applications such as ambulatory EEG monitoring and speaker identification from single-channel EEG. The lab also explores the integration of BCI with emerging platforms like the metaverse to enable mind-controlled virtual interactions.
Professor Min Sup Choi's research lab specializes in the development and integration of two-dimensional (2D) materials and van der Waals heterostructures for next-generation nanoelectronics and optoelectronics. The lab focuses on innovative doping strategies, defect engineering, and interface engineering to overcome fundamental challenges such as Schottky barrier formation, Fermi-level pinning, and contact resistance in 2D semiconductor devices. Key research directions include atomic-layer control of 2D materials via selective etching and chemical doping, phase engineering in chalcogenide-based phase-change memory, and the fabrication of high-performance heterostructure devices with tailored electronic and optoelectronic properties. The lab also explores plasma-assisted surface modification to enhance metal-graphene adhesion and device stability.
Professor Sung-Phil Kim's research lab specializes in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and affective computing, focusing on translating neural and physiological signals into actionable commands for assistive technologies and human-computer interaction. The lab develops advanced decoding algorithms and multimodal biosignal analysis techniques to enable intuitive control of devices using neural activity (e.g., intracortical EEG) and emotional states (e.g., via EEG, EDA, PPG). Key research directions include real-time neural signal decoding for motor prosthetics, emotion recognition from neurophysiological signals, and the design of adaptive, user-centered BCI systems for real-world applications such as home automation and driving safety. The lab emphasizes clinical translation, aiming to improve quality of life for individuals with motor impairments and to enhance human-machine interaction through affective sensing.
Professor Jun-Won Rhim's research lab specializes in topological quantum matter, with a focus on flat bands, Landau level physics, and topological invariants in low-dimensional systems. The lab investigates exotic quantum phenomena such as singular flat bands, nodal ring semimetals, and the interplay between topology and electron correlations, particularly in graphene and related 2D materials. Using advanced theoretical and numerical methods—including Berry phase analysis, Hofstadter butterfly calculations, and Hartree-Fock approaches—the lab explores bulk-boundary correspondence, surface modes, and spin textures in correlated topological systems.
Professor Sangho Roh's research lab specializes in regenerative medicine and stem cell biology, with a focus on dental and salivary gland stem cells for tissue repair and regeneration. The lab investigates molecular mechanisms underlying cell survival, differentiation, and oxidative stress resistance in human and animal stem cells, particularly in the context of radiation-induced damage and aging. Key research directions include optimizing stem cell therapies using small molecules like ROCK inhibitors and plant hormones such as indole-3-acetic acid (IAA), as well as developing advanced culture systems for stem cell expansion and functional maturation. The lab also explores innovative educational strategies in dental and medical education, integrating flipped classroom models with student-centered learning approaches.
Professor Sounman Hong's research lab specializes in public administration and organizational behavior, with a focus on how diversity, performance management, and institutional feedback mechanisms influence bureaucratic integrity and public service performance. The lab investigates the impact of representative bureaucracy—particularly ethnic diversity in public institutions—on organizational outcomes such as crime reduction, misconduct, and racial profiling. It also explores how performance feedback and social media use affect managerial decision-making and public opinion, using rigorous empirical methods like regression discontinuity designs and longitudinal data analysis. The lab’s work bridges public policy, organizational theory, and behavioral economics to understand the dynamics of accountability and equity in public sector organizations.
Professor Seung Il Kim's research lab specializes in translational oncology and precision medicine, focusing on improving outcomes in breast cancer through innovative biomarker discovery and immune modulation. The lab investigates tumor-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs) and their microRNA cargo as liquid biopsy tools for early cancer detection and monitoring. It also explores the tumor microenvironment, particularly the heterogeneity and exhaustion of CD8+ T cells in tumors and metastatic lymph nodes, to understand immune evasion and improve immunotherapy response. Additionally, the lab develops clinical prediction models, such as nomograms for pathologic complete response in axillary node-positive breast cancer, to guide personalized treatment decisions.
Professor Rahul Banerjee's research lab specializes in the design, synthesis, and application of advanced porous materials, with a primary focus on zeolitic imidazolate frameworks (ZIFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs). The lab pioneers high-throughput methodologies for discovering new framework structures and develops scalable, stable, and functional materials for applications in gas storage, separation science, and environmental remediation. A key emphasis is placed on enhancing chemical and thermal stability, processability, and functionality through innovative molecular engineering strategies such as hydrogen bonding and functional group tuning. The lab also explores 2D nanosheets derived from COFs for advanced optoelectronic and sensing applications.
Professor Kang-Yoon Lee's research lab specializes in advanced electronic systems and sensors, with a strong focus on low-power and energy-harvesting circuits, biomedical device integration, and intelligent sensor systems. The lab develops innovative CMOS-based transceivers and RF-to-DC power converters for wireless applications, emphasizing high efficiency, miniaturization, and robust performance in real-world environments. It also conducts cutting-edge research in temperature-compensated piezoresistive pressure sensors for automotive and medical applications, ensuring high accuracy and reliability. Additionally, the lab explores implantable and wearable medical devices, particularly in spinal surgery outcomes and patient-centered health monitoring systems.
Professor Donghyuk Kim's research lab specializes in synthetic biology, systems microbiology, and metabolic engineering, focusing on understanding and reprogramming microbial regulatory networks and metabolic pathways. The lab integrates genomics, transcriptomics, and genome-scale metabolic modeling to decipher gene regulation and carbon fixation mechanisms in bacteria, particularly in enterobacteria and acetogens. A key focus is developing advanced molecular tools—such as DNA nanotechnology-based circuits and toehold-switched amplification systems—for sensitive, point-of-care diagnostics and synthetic biological circuits that transduce protein signals into amplified nucleic acid outputs. These interdisciplinary approaches aim to enable next-generation biotechnological applications in diagnostics, metabolic engineering, and sustainable bioproduction.
Professor Timothy Jung's research lab specializes in the intersection of emerging technologies and cultural experiences, focusing on how augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and 3D printing enhance visitor engagement in cultural heritage sites, science festivals, and tourism contexts. The lab explores value co-creation, user experience, and cross-cultural technology acceptance, particularly through the lens of the experience economy and stakeholder perspectives. Research emphasizes immersive technologies' role in shaping memorable, satisfying, and sustainable visitor experiences across diverse cultural and organizational settings.
Professor Yoonkyung Chang's research lab focuses on the intersection of systemic metabolic health, microbiota dynamics, and cerebrovascular disease. The lab investigates how modifiable lifestyle factors—particularly oral hygiene and metabolic markers such as insulin resistance and the TyG index—influence the risk and prognosis of stroke and other cardiovascular conditions. A key research direction involves exploring the role of microbial components, including bacterial extracellular vesicles, in systemic inflammation and stroke outcomes. The lab also examines the clinical implications of metabolic dysfunction in non-diabetic patients following acute ischemic stroke.
Professor Yutaek Seo's research lab specializes in the thermodynamics and molecular characterization of gas hydrates, with a focus on carbon dioxide and methane capture, separation, and storage. The lab investigates phase equilibria in multi-component systems (CO₂/N₂, CO₂/CH₄, CO₂/cyclic ethers), using advanced techniques such as NMR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and high-pressure measurements to understand hydrate formation, stability, and guest molecule distribution. A key research direction involves optimizing mixed hydrate systems for enhanced gas storage capacity and selective CO₂ capture from flue gas or natural gas mixtures.
Professor Cheol-Heui Yun's research lab focuses on cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying ion transport, innate immunity, and cancer biology. The lab investigates Na+/H+ exchangers in epithelial physiology and their regulation by hormones and drugs, explores the immunomodulatory effects of bioactive compounds like beta-glucan and alpha-eleostearic acid, and examines host-pathogen interactions in infectious diseases such as coccidiosis. The lab also contributes to the development of nanovaccines, emphasizing CD8+ T cell responses for antiviral and anticancer immunity.
Professor Chang Min Park's research lab specializes in thoracic radiology and pulmonary imaging, with a primary focus on the early detection and characterization of lung diseases using advanced medical imaging techniques. The lab investigates the radiological features of lung nodules, ground-glass opacities, and tracheobronchial tumors, particularly through computed tomography (CT) and FDG-PET imaging. A key research direction involves the differentiation of benign from malignant pulmonary lesions, including the application of radiomics and texture analysis to improve diagnostic accuracy. The lab also contributes significantly to the evolving classification and imaging biomarkers of lung adenocarcinoma, especially in the context of early-stage disease and preinvasive lesions such as atypical adenomatous hyperplasia and adenocarcinoma in situ.
Professor Hongsoo Kim's research lab specializes in health services research with a focus on long-term care (LTC) systems, geriatric health assessment, and care transitions for older adults. The lab investigates the effectiveness, equity, and organization of long-term care delivery, particularly in the context of national health and long-term care insurance systems. Key research directions include care coordination, functional assessment tools (such as interRAI), and reducing hospital readmissions among frail older patients with chronic conditions like diabetes. The lab also examines the impact of policy reforms on care access and outcomes in aging populations.
Professor Hee-Kyung Joh's research lab focuses on population health and preventive medicine, with a strong emphasis on the interplay between chronic diseases, lifestyle factors, and long-term health outcomes. Key research directions include the epidemiological links between metabolic conditions—such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, and vitamin D deficiency—and cancer (particularly renal cell carcinoma), as well as the association between allergic diseases and dementia. The lab also investigates health system performance, particularly public perceptions of primary care and the management of geriatric conditions like fecal incontinence, aiming to improve preventive and primary healthcare delivery.
Professor Tae Kwon Lee's research lab specializes in environmental microbiology and biogeochemistry, focusing on microbial mechanisms that drive the degradation of recalcitrant pollutants and enhance plant resilience under abiotic stress. The lab investigates functional roles of soil and plant-associated microbiomes—particularly fungi, bacteria, and mycorrhizal symbionts—in promoting sustainable agriculture and ecosystem health. Key research directions include microbial degradation of plastics and aromatic hydrocarbons, drought tolerance mechanisms in rhizobacteria, and the use of advanced omics and isotopic tracing techniques (e.g., SIP, Raman spectroscopy) to decode microbial phenotypes and functions in complex environments. The lab integrates molecular biology, environmental genomics, and biotechnological applications to develop eco-friendly solutions for pollution remediation and climate-resilient agriculture.
Professor Dosik Hwang's research lab specializes in advanced medical image reconstruction and analysis, focusing on overcoming challenges in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and neural signal processing. The lab develops innovative deep learning techniques to enhance image quality, particularly in undersampled and noisy data scenarios, with applications in musculoskeletal imaging, spinal cord and disc segmentation, and functional brain imaging. Key research directions include artifact suppression, tissue characterization using ultrashort echo time (UTE) MRI, and automated spike sorting for extracellular neural recordings. The lab bridges computational innovation with clinical needs, aiming to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
