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 Chung Hee Park's research lab specializes in advanced functional materials for textiles and surfaces, focusing on superhydrophobicity, biodegradability of cellulose-based fibers, and smart responsive materials. Key research directions include the development of superhydrophobic and breathable polyurethane webs using nanomaterials, surface engineering via plasma treatment and sol-gel processes, and the application of image processing to quantify optical roughness for predicting wettability. The lab also investigates shape memory polymers for intelligent textile applications, emphasizing structural control and performance evaluation in wearable technologies.
Professor Jeong Hee Yoon's research lab specializes in quantitative medical imaging, with a focus on non-invasive assessment of liver and pancreatic fibrosis using advanced MRI and elastography techniques. The lab investigates multiparametric MRI, including T2*-corrected Dixon imaging, IVIM diffusion-weighted imaging, and shear-wave elastography, to quantify tissue characteristics such as steatosis, fibrosis, and stiffness. Key research directions include optimizing imaging protocols for improved diagnostic accuracy and reproducibility, particularly in liver fibrosis staging and predicting postoperative complications like pancreatic fistulas.
Professor Nam Il Kim's research lab specializes in computer vision and multi-spectral imaging systems, with a focus on advanced camera calibration techniques for visible and thermal imaging. The lab develops innovative calibration solutions that enhance the accuracy and reliability of stereo and splitter camera systems, particularly for applications in autonomous driving and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). Their work emphasizes practical, cost-effective, and thermally stable calibration patterns that maintain uniform radiance, enabling robust performance in real-world conditions. The lab also explores integration of these calibration methods into multi-spectral and single-sensor systems for industrial and automotive applications.
Professor Mi Ran Yun's research lab specializes in molecular oncology and translational cancer research, with a focus on understanding and overcoming drug resistance in lung cancer. The lab investigates novel targeted therapies, particularly next-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), for ALK-, ROS1-, and EGFR-driven non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), emphasizing mechanisms of resistance and CNS penetration. Key research directions include the role of oxidative stress, lipid peroxidation products (like HNE), and signaling pathways (e.g., NADPH oxidase, 5-lipoxygenase, mevalonate pathway, YAP/TAZ) in tumor progression and drug resistance. The lab integrates in vitro and in vivo models to identify and validate new therapeutic targets and repurpose existing drugs.
Professor Simplice Asongu's research lab specializes in African development economics, with a focus on the interplay between institutional quality, financial sector development, and technological innovation. The lab investigates how information sharing, financial inclusion, and digital infrastructure—particularly mobile phones and internet penetration—affect economic governance, inequality, and financial sector dynamics across African countries. It also explores the impact of foreign aid, foreign direct investment, and government policies on institutional performance and capital market development. The research employs advanced econometric techniques, including GMM and IV-based models, to address endogeneity and provide robust policy insights.
Professor Gunwoo Noh's research lab specializes in computational biomechanics and personalized medical device design, focusing on the biomechanical evaluation of maxillofacial surgeries, dental implants, and patient-specific osteosynthesis plates. The lab employs advanced finite element analysis and topology optimization to enhance surgical outcomes, improve implant stability, and minimize complications such as bone and tooth resorption. Their work also extends into the design of multifunctional mechanical metamaterials with tailored electromagnetic wave absorption and structural performance. The lab emphasizes the integration of simulation, patient-specific modeling, and real-world validation to advance precision medicine in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Professor Hyemin Jang's research lab focuses on advancing the understanding and management of neurodegenerative and cerebrovascular diseases, particularly in the context of cancer-associated stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and mild cognitive impairment. The lab employs multimodal biomarkers—including neuroimaging (PET, MRI), cerebrospinal fluid analysis, and plasma biomarkers like Aβ42/Aβ40—to predict disease progression and identify distinct pathological subtypes. A key focus is developing clinical prediction models, such as nomograms and risk classifiers, to enable early intervention and personalized treatment strategies. The lab also explores innovative cell-based therapies, particularly mesenchymal stem cell delivery via the intrathecal route, for potential neurorepair in neurodegenerative conditions.
Professor Jung-Gu Kim's research lab specializes in corrosion science and materials engineering, with a focus on understanding and mitigating localized corrosion in metallic systems under complex environmental conditions. The lab investigates the synergistic effects of environmental factors—such as pH, chloride, and sulfate—on pipeline and structural materials, employing advanced experimental designs like response surface methodology and electrochemical techniques. It also explores corrosion inhibition mechanisms, particularly using agents like benzotriazole on copper and stainless steels, and applies emerging technologies such as machine learning to accelerate materials discovery for energy and infrastructure applications.
Professor Jae Ho Chung's research lab focuses on Chinese political economy, with a primary emphasis on decentralization, administrative reform, and urbanization in contemporary China. The lab investigates the interplay between central-local government relations, bureaucratic careerism, and policy implementation, particularly in the context of post-Mao reforms and institutional restructuring. It also explores spatial and institutional dimensions of power, including the impact of urbanization policies and territorial reorganization on local governance and development.
Professor Ok Hyung Nam's research lab specializes in regenerative dentistry and biomaterials, focusing on tissue engineering and clinical applications in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The lab investigates bioactive materials such as hyaluronic acid films and dental cements (e.g., TheraCal LC, MTA) to enhance wound healing, pulp regeneration, and bone age estimation using imaging. Key research directions include molecular mechanisms of inflammation and cell signaling (e.g., NF-κB, MAPK pathways) in dental pulp cells, and the development of 3D-printed surgical models to improve clinical training and outcomes.
Professor In-Yeong Yoon's research lab focuses on the intersection of sleep medicine, aging, and neurodegenerative disorders, with a particular emphasis on REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) and its subclinical forms in older adults. The lab investigates circadian rhythm disruptions, the gut-brain-sleep axis through probiotic interventions, and the impact of napping on sleep architecture across the lifespan. Key research directions include understanding the clinical progression of RBD, identifying biomarkers for early neurodegeneration, and exploring pharmacogenomic influences on psychotropic drug metabolism.
Professor HyunWook Park's research lab specializes in advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques, focusing on accelerating image reconstruction, improving tissue contrast, and enabling quantitative tissue characterization. The lab develops machine learning-driven methods for fast, high-quality MRI reconstruction and explores novel MRI sequences such as magnetization transfer MR fingerprinting to simultaneously quantify multiple tissue parameters. Key research directions include motion-robust image segmentation using directional snakes, artifact-resistant water-fat separation, and overcoming limitations in conventional MRI metrics through innovative signal modeling and sequence optimization.
Professor Jee-Hoon Han's research lab focuses on the socioeconomic impacts of public policy, particularly in the areas of social welfare, health economics, and pandemic-related behavioral and economic responses. The lab investigates how government assistance programs—such as SNAP, Medicaid, and school nutrition programs—affect household well-being, material hardships, and long-term resilience. It also explores the role of technology adoption in education and the psychological and social dimensions of leisure and well-being during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. The lab employs advanced econometric methods and mixed-methods approaches to generate timely, evidence-based policy insights.
Professor Yunfei Bu's research lab specializes in the design and development of advanced electrocatalysts for sustainable energy conversion and storage applications. The lab focuses on fundamental understanding and rational engineering of active sites in heterogeneous catalysts, particularly through atomic-level modulation of electronic and geometric structures. Key research directions include the development of non-precious metal and low-platinum-group-metal electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), and oxygen evolution reaction (OER), with an emphasis on carbon-based materials, perovskite oxides, and transition metal nitrides or carbides. The lab integrates experimental techniques such as X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) with advanced theoretical calculations (DFT) to uncover structure-activity relationships and guide the design of high-performance, durable, and cost-effective catalysts.
Professor Eung Soo Kim's research lab specializes in advanced materials and nuclear thermal-hydraulics, focusing on the development of high-performance composite materials for extreme environments and the numerical analysis of complex flow dynamics in nuclear reactor systems. The lab investigates the enhancement of thermal stability and ablation resistance in silicone-based composites through nanofillers like clay, carbon fiber, and silicon carbide, while also advancing computational methods for reactor safety analysis. A key focus is on improving material interfaces via surface functionalization and optimizing reactor fuel bundle designs for enhanced heat transfer and flow mixing.
Professor Jeong Ho Park's research lab focuses on translational biomedical research with a strong emphasis on infectious disease immunology and neuroimmunological disorders. The lab investigates innovative vaccination strategies, particularly in ovo prime-boost immunization against avian pathogens like infectious bursal disease virus, while exploring host immune modulators such as chicken cytokines as adjuvants. In parallel, the lab explores rare neuroimmunological conditions such as neuro-Behçet’s disease, emphasizing clinical phenotypes, diagnostic challenges, and treatment responses. The integration of clinical case studies with immunological and virological research highlights the lab’s commitment to improving health outcomes in both veterinary and human medicine.
Professor Hye-Ryun Kang's research lab focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying pulmonary fibrosis, tissue remodeling, and immune-mediated lung diseases. The lab investigates key signaling pathways involving transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β), semaphorin 7A, and apoptosis regulators such as Bax, with an emphasis on how these molecules contribute to fibrotic responses, myofibroblast activation, and alveolar structural changes. A central theme is the interplay between fibrosis, cell death, and immune modulation in chronic lung disorders, including interstitial lung diseases and asthma.
Professor Jong Hun Kang's research lab specializes in the design, synthesis, and application of advanced porous materials and nanomaterials for sustainable energy and environmental technologies. Key research directions include the development of novel zeolites and molecular sieves for catalytic processes such as methanol-to-olefins (MTO), the engineering of carbon-based nanomaterials—particularly carbon nanotubes and graphene oxide—for high-performance battery electrodes, and the innovation of solvent-free and eco-friendly electrode manufacturing processes for lithium-ion batteries. The lab also investigates structure–property relationships in microporous and mesoporous materials, with a focus on optimizing catalytic activity and stability.
Professor Lifei Wang's research lab specializes in the fundamental and applied research of magnesium alloys, focusing on their mechanical behavior, microstructure evolution, and surface engineering for advanced engineering and biomedical applications. The lab investigates texture control, deformation mechanisms, and processing technologies—such as width-limited rolling and severe plastic deformation—to enhance the formability and ductility of magnesium alloys at low temperatures. A key research direction involves improving the corrosion resistance of magnesium alloys through micro-alloying, purification, and surface modification techniques for use in biodegradable implants. The lab also explores the temperature-dependent slip and twinning behaviors in magnesium single crystals using viscoplastic modeling and advanced characterization methods.
Professor Hyun Ju You's research lab specializes in probiotics, phytochemicals, and trace mineral metabolism, focusing on their health-promoting effects and mechanisms in disease prevention. The lab investigates functional properties of specific probiotic strains like *Bifidobacterium bifidum* BGN4 and *Lactobacillus plantarum* SeZi, emphasizing their roles in cancer inhibition, immune modulation, and mineral bioaccumulation. Research spans in vitro, in vivo, and clinical studies, with a strong emphasis on natural bioactive compounds such as quercetin derivatives and curcumin in combating viral infections and chronic diseases. The lab integrates microbiology, nutraceutical science, and molecular biology to develop evidence-based functional foods and therapeutic strategies.
