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 Jihyun F. Kim's research lab focuses on microbial ecology and host-microbe interactions, particularly in plant and human gastrointestinal systems. The lab investigates the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying beneficial microbial functions in the rhizosphere and gut, including plant growth promotion, pathogen suppression, and microbial contributions to disease progression. Key research directions include the genomics of plant-associated bacteria, archaea involved in nitrogen cycling, and the role of microbiota in premalignant gastric conditions.
Professor Wooyul Kim's research lab specializes in developing advanced photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical systems for sustainable energy conversion and environmental remediation. The lab focuses on designing nanomaterials—particularly metal oxide semiconductors like TiO2, WO3, and their core-shell heterostructures—for efficient solar-driven processes such as CO2 reduction, water splitting, and pollutant degradation. A key research direction involves engineering surface and interfacial properties (e.g., via ALD overlayers, co-catalysts, or protective layers like Al2O3 and Nafion) to suppress charge recombination, enhance charge separation, and improve selectivity and stability. The lab also employs advanced in situ and single-molecule techniques to probe elementary reaction dynamics at the nanoscale, aiming to bridge molecular-level mechanisms with macroscopic performance.
Professor Gil-Ho Kim's research lab specializes in 2D materials and their applications in next-generation nanoelectronics and optoelectronics. The lab focuses on enhancing the performance of transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) such as MoS₂, WSe₂, and HfSe₂ through innovative heterostructure engineering, interface passivation, and contact optimization. Key research directions include reducing contact resistance, minimizing hysteresis and threshold voltage instability, and improving device reliability via encapsulation with hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) and plasma treatment. The lab also explores thermoelectric and photodetector applications of hybrid nanomaterials, integrating carbon nanotubes and graphene into conductive polymers like PEDOT:PSS.
Professor Sadia Ilyas's research lab specializes in sustainable metallurgical processes, focusing on the bio-recovery of critical metals—such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, rare earth elements, and precious metals—from electronic waste and mine tailings. The lab pioneers green bio-hydrometallurgical techniques using microbial systems, including fungi and bacteria, to produce organic and inorganic acids for efficient metal leaching, while exploring low-cost substrates like biowaste and agricultural residues. A key research direction involves hybrid bio-chemical processes to overcome kinetic limitations and enhance scalability for industrial applications.
Professor Hyun-Min Yang's research lab specializes in sustainable construction materials and corrosion-resistant technologies, focusing on eco-friendly alternatives to conventional cement and steel protection methods. The lab investigates recycled binders from construction and demolition waste, carbonation-reactive materials like γ-C2S, and green corrosion inhibitors for industrial applications. Key research directions include enhancing the durability and environmental performance of concrete through supplementary cementitious materials, thermal spray coatings, and biodegradable additives such as L-arginine. The lab also explores innovative activation techniques—mechanical, chemical, and thermal—for transforming waste into high-performance construction materials.
Professor Hyun In Jo's research lab specializes in psychoacoustics, virtual audio environments, and perceptual audio engineering, focusing on how individuals subjectively and physiologically respond to soundscapes in urban and natural settings. The lab investigates the role of individual differences—such as noise sensitivity and sound source perception—in shaping emotional and autonomic responses to acoustic environments, using virtual reality and 360° audio-visual stimuli. It also explores acoustic design principles for performance spaces and advanced head-related transfer function (HRTF) modeling for personalized spatial audio rendering. The lab integrates psychological assessments, physiological measurements, and computational simulations to advance immersive audio technologies and human-centered sound design.
Professor Young-Won Chin's research lab specializes in natural product chemistry, with a focus on the isolation, structural elucidation, and biological evaluation of bioactive compounds from terrestrial and marine organisms. The lab investigates natural products—particularly lignans, chalcones, xanthones, and phenolic compounds—for their potential in cancer chemoprevention, antioxidant activity, and enzyme modulation. Using bioactivity-guided fractionation and spectroscopic techniques, the lab identifies novel compounds and evaluates their cytotoxic, antioxidant, and cytoprotective effects in in vitro and in vivo models.
Professor Junghoon Moon's research lab focuses on the intersection of technology, consumer behavior, and sustainability. The lab investigates how digital technologies—such as online gaming, social media, and IT outsourcing—affect human behavior, social identity, and organizational practices. Key research directions include consumer adoption of alternative meats, motivations in online gaming, sustainable product preferences, and best practices in public sector IT outsourcing. The lab emphasizes understanding psychological, social, and systemic factors that drive user engagement, sustainability choices, and innovation in technology-driven environments.
Professor Kijung Shin's research lab specializes in large-scale data analytics, focusing on scalable algorithms and systems for massive graphs and tensors. The lab explores fundamental structures like k-cores and dense subtensors to uncover patterns in real-world networks, with applications in anomaly detection, recommendation systems, and graph summarization. Key research directions include distributed and in-memory computation for tensor decomposition, efficient random walk computation, and real-time detection of fraudulent behaviors in evolving multi-aspect data streams. The lab emphasizes practical scalability, accuracy guarantees, and system-level optimizations for commodity hardware.
Professor Poong Hyun Seong's research lab specializes in intelligent safety systems for nuclear power plants, focusing on leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance accident diagnosis and decision support. The lab develops advanced machine learning techniques—particularly graph neural networks—to enable high-accuracy diagnosis with limited sensor data, improving operator response during abnormal or severe accident scenarios. Research also emphasizes real-time prediction of critical event timing to support timely severe accident management. The lab's work bridges nuclear engineering and AI, aiming to strengthen the safety and reliability of nuclear energy systems.
Professor Jaehoon Kim's research lab focuses on the molecular mechanisms of epigenetic regulation, particularly histone modifications and ubiquitylation, in chromatin dynamics and cellular signaling. The lab investigates the roles of E3 ubiquitin ligases, such as RNF40/RNF20 and hFBH1, in genome stability, tumor suppression, and immune responses. A central theme is the interplay between histone modifications—like H2B ubiquitylation and H3K4 methylation—and their impact on gene regulation, DNA damage response, and antiviral immunity. The lab employs reconstituted biochemical systems and genetic models to dissect the enzymatic activities and functional networks of epigenetic regulators.
Professor Younhee Park's research lab specializes in molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying disease pathogenesis and therapeutic responses, with a focus on neuroprotection in ischemic brain injury, autoimmune liver diseases, and antiviral immunity. The lab investigates stress-responsive genes such as metallothionein (MT) and their regulation via signaling pathways like STAT3 and epigenetic mechanisms like DNA methylation. It also explores natural product-derived cytotoxic agents for cancer therapy and develops improved serological and virological diagnostic methods, including automated neutralization assays for viral infections such as Japanese encephalitis. The lab integrates molecular biology, immunology, and translational research to identify biomarkers and therapeutic targets.
Professor Sangyoun Lee's research lab specializes in human-computer interaction, focusing on vision-based gesture recognition, tactile feedback systems, and biometric security. The lab develops innovative solutions that integrate computer vision, deep learning, and haptic technologies to create intuitive and secure human-machine interfaces. Key research directions include real-time 3D hand tracking, wireless vital sign monitoring using off-the-shelf WiFi devices, and anti-spoofing techniques for face recognition using light field cameras and defocus effects. The lab also explores advanced point cloud processing with multidimensional feature learning for 3D scene understanding.
Professor Sangbaek Park's research lab specializes in the development of advanced functional materials and devices for next-generation flexible, stretchable, and transparent energy systems. The lab focuses on designing self-healing and conductive nanomaterials, such as metal-polymer composites and doped carbon nanostructures, for high-performance energy storage and conversion applications. Key research directions include stretchable microsupercapacitors, lithium–sulfur batteries with hierarchical porous hosts, and photocatalysts with engineered internal electric fields to enhance hydrogen production. The lab integrates materials innovation with device engineering to enable wearable, biocompatible, and energy-autonomous electronic systems.
Professor Yun Sil Chang's research lab focuses on regenerative medicine and neonatal intensive care, with a primary emphasis on mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy for neonatal lung and brain injuries. The lab investigates the paracrine mechanisms of human umbilical cord blood-derived MSCs in attenuating hyperoxic lung injury and hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, exploring key factors such as vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). Additionally, the lab contributes to national neonatal health initiatives through the Korean Neonatal Network, advancing outcomes in very-low-birth-weight infants. The team also explores innovative phototherapy technologies using high-intensity blue LEDs for neonatal jaundice.
Professor Hyug Moo Kwon's research lab focuses on the molecular mechanisms of cellular responses to osmotic stress, with a central emphasis on the transcription factor TonEBP (tonicity-responsive enhancer-binding protein), also known as NFAT5. The lab investigates how TonEBP regulates gene expression in response to hypertonicity, particularly in the kidney, and its roles in maintaining renal medullary integrity and systemic homeostasis. Key research directions include the involvement of TonEBP in diabetic nephropathy, lupus nephritis, and other inflammatory and metabolic kidney diseases, as well as its emerging roles in epigenetic regulation through R-loop dynamics and RNA modifications. The lab integrates molecular biology, genomics, and translational studies to identify novel therapeutic targets for chronic kidney disease and autoimmune disorders.
Professor Yong Sup Lee's research lab specializes in natural product chemistry and medicinal chemistry, with a focus on the isolation, synthesis, and biological evaluation of bioactive natural compounds. Key research directions include the development of novel lignan derivatives for anticancer and anti-inflammatory therapies, the design of potent tyrosinase inhibitors for skin-lightening and cosmetic applications, and the asymmetric synthesis of complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles with pharmaceutical relevance. The lab also investigates enzyme inhibitors, particularly targeting cyclooxygenases and calmodulin-dependent kinases, aiming to develop safer and more effective therapeutic agents.
Professor Yeon-Hee Lee's research lab focuses on the intersection of oral microbiome dynamics, regenerative medicine, and advanced diagnostic technologies for temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). The lab investigates the role of probiotic bacteria like *Weissella confusa* in modulating pathogenic infections such as *Helicobacter pylori*, explores exosome-based therapies for cartilage regeneration in osteoarthritis, and develops AI-driven deep learning models for automated detection of joint abnormalities in MRI. The lab emphasizes translational research that bridges microbiology, molecular medicine, and clinical diagnostics to improve outcomes in oral and systemic diseases.
Professor Young Ho Yun's research lab focuses on improving the quality of life and psychosocial well-being of cancer patients and their families. The lab investigates end-of-life care communication, symptom management—particularly cancer-related fatigue and pain—and the development of internet-based interventions based on clinical guidelines and behavior change theories. A central theme is enhancing patient and caregiver experiences through informed decision-making, tailored education, and reducing the socioeconomic burden of cancer.
Professor Youngnim Choi's research lab focuses on the immunological and molecular mechanisms underlying chronic inflammatory diseases of the oral cavity, particularly periodontitis, Sjögren’s syndrome, and oral lichen planus. The lab investigates the role of immune cell subsets—especially T and B lymphocytes—in driving tissue destruction and autoimmunity, with an emphasis on osteoclastogenesis and epithelial cell transformation. It also explores the impact of microbial dysbiosis in the oral and gut microbiomes on disease pathogenesis, aiming to identify novel diagnostic biomarkers and therapeutic targets for early intervention.
