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 Jeewoo Lee's research lab specializes in the design and synthesis of bioactive molecules targeting key cellular receptors and signaling pathways involved in cancer and pain. The lab focuses on developing conformationally constrained ligands—particularly for protein kinase C and vanilloid receptors—through innovative scaffold design to enhance binding specificity and metabolic stability. A major research direction involves creating novel HSP90 inhibitors that selectively target the C-terminal domain to overcome limitations of N-terminal inhibitors, such as heat shock response induction and off-target effects. The lab also explores structure-activity relationships to optimize therapeutic potential in cancer stem cells and inflammatory pain pathways.
Professor Kwang-Il Kim's research lab specializes in translational geriatric and cardiovascular medicine, focusing on the biological mechanisms underlying frailty, systemic inflammation, and vascular aging. The lab investigates biomarkers such as DKK1 and inflammatory markers to predict cardiovascular and surgical outcomes, with a strong emphasis on personalized risk assessment in elderly populations. Using comprehensive geriatric assessment and molecular profiling, the lab explores the role of key signaling pathways—particularly Wnt/β-catenin and its regulators—in tissue repair, angiogenesis, and carcinogenesis. The research integrates clinical data with molecular pathology to improve early detection and management of age-related diseases.
Professor Kyung-Ae Park's research lab specializes in ocean-atmosphere interactions, with a focus on sea surface temperature (SST) variability, oceanic frontal systems, and their impacts on atmospheric boundary layer dynamics and surface winds. The lab employs satellite remote sensing data—particularly from scatterometers and infrared sensors—to investigate how features such as Gulf Stream rings, the Subpolar Front in the East Sea, and long-term SST trends influence wind patterns, boundary layer stability, and air-sea heat exchange. Research also extends to climate change detection, analyzing long-term SST trends and extreme temperature events in the East Sea (Sea of Japan).
Professor Bohm-Jung Yang's research lab specializes in topological quantum materials, with a focus on the interplay between strong electron correlations, spin-orbit coupling, and crystalline symmetries. The lab investigates novel quantum phases such as topological insulators, topological semimetals, and anomalous Hall effects in low-dimensional and frustrated systems. Key themes include symmetry-protected band degeneracies, dimensional crossover effects in thin films, and emergent spin and thermal transport phenomena like the thermal Hall and phonon angular momentum Hall effects. The work bridges theoretical condensed matter physics with emerging quantum materials platforms.
Professor Daniel K. Park's research lab specializes in quantum machine learning and error-resilient quantum algorithms, focusing on developing practical quantum computing solutions for near-term noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) devices. The lab explores variational quantum algorithms for quantum state discrimination, quantum random access memory, and anomaly detection using shallow quantum circuits. A central theme is designing efficient, fault-tolerant, and hardware-efficient quantum protocols that overcome noise and hardware limitations without requiring additional qubits. The lab also integrates deep learning techniques to mitigate readout errors and enhance the reliability of quantum computations.
Professor Kyoungmi Kim's research lab specializes in translational biomedical research, focusing on the development of non-invasive biomarkers for early cancer detection—particularly renal cell carcinoma—through urine metabolomics. The lab also pioneers the application of CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing technology in treating non-genetic diseases, such as age-related macular degeneration, by targeting overexpressed genes. Additionally, the lab contributes to the creation of advanced animal models using CRISPR technology to accelerate disease research and therapeutic development. Their work bridges molecular diagnostics, gene editing, and metabolic profiling to improve clinical outcomes.
Professor Jongsub Moon's research lab specializes in cybersecurity and intelligent systems, with a strong focus on enhancing digital security through advanced machine learning and explainable AI techniques. The lab investigates vulnerabilities in widely used authentication mechanisms such as text-based passwords and develops AI-driven solutions for malware detection and behavior analysis. A key research direction involves improving the transparency and reliability of AI models in cybersecurity by leveraging attention mechanisms and vision transformers. The lab also explores innovative applications of image processing and 3D reconstruction techniques in biomedical and materials science contexts.
Professor Lin Wang's research lab specializes in the design and application of multifunctional nanomaterials for biomedical theranostics, with a primary focus on periodontal disease and bone regeneration. The lab integrates nanotechnology, immunomodulation, and smart drug delivery systems to develop advanced therapeutics that simultaneously combat bacterial infections, regulate inflammatory responses, and promote tissue repair. Key research directions include engineering nanoceria and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for synergistic anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects, as well as creating stimuli-responsive scaffolds for personalized bone defect regeneration.
Professor Young-Jin Kim's research lab specializes in smart grid technologies, with a focus on enhancing grid reliability and efficiency through advanced control strategies for building-level energy systems. The lab investigates demand response, grid frequency regulation, and optimal operation of HVAC and energy storage systems using dynamic modeling, data-driven approaches, and real-time control. Key research directions include integrating variable speed heat pumps, battery energy storage, and distributed generators into distribution networks while minimizing equipment wear and improving power quality. The lab emphasizes practical implementation through real-time simulation, experimental validation, and secure data communication for wide-area grid monitoring.
Professor Young Chul Sung's research lab specializes in regenerative medicine and gene therapy, with a focus on developing innovative cell- and gene-based therapeutic strategies for cancer and infectious diseases. The lab pioneers the use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) as targeted delivery vehicles for anti-tumor agents, particularly in gliomas and renal cell carcinoma, while also exploring synthetic hydrogels for long-term stem cell therapy. Additionally, the lab investigates host immune responses to viral vaccines, especially against hepatitis C virus, to identify correlates of protection. Their work integrates molecular biology, synthetic biology, and biomaterials to design smart, spatio-temporally controlled therapeutic systems.
Professor Gwang Lee's research lab specializes in computational biology and bioinformatics, focusing on the in silico discovery and prediction of bioactive peptides with therapeutic potential. The lab develops advanced machine learning and deep learning models to identify anticancer peptides (ACPs), anti-inflammatory peptides (AIPs), cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs), and DNA epigenetic modifications such as N4-methylcytosine (4mC) sites. By leveraging amino acid sequence features, high-throughput data, and ensemble learning techniques, the lab aims to accelerate peptide-based drug discovery and reduce reliance on costly and time-consuming wet-lab experiments. Their work bridges computational methods with biomedical applications, emphasizing precision and efficiency in identifying novel therapeutic candidates.
Professor Gi-Hyoug Cho's research lab specializes in urban transportation behavior, with a focus on the interplay between built environments, travel behavior, and sustainable mobility. The lab investigates how regional and neighborhood-scale environmental factors influence physical activity and active transportation, particularly walking and bike-sharing, using advanced data collection methods such as GPS and agent-based simulation models. A key research direction involves modeling emergency evacuations following large-scale chemical accidents, integrating transportation and dispersion modeling for risk assessment. The lab also explores long-term behavioral patterns, including the impact of residential relocation on travel behavior and the integration of bike-share with public transit systems.
Professor Hyun You Kim's research lab specializes in computational catalysis, focusing on the design and mechanistic understanding of heterogeneous catalysts for sustainable energy and environmental applications. The lab employs advanced density functional theory (DFT) and DFT+U methods to investigate reaction mechanisms on oxide-supported metal nanoclusters and single-atom catalysts, with particular emphasis on CO oxidation, CO₂ methanation, and oxygen vacancy-mediated processes. Key research directions include the Mars-van Krevelen mechanism, bifunctional catalysis, and the role of dopants and defect sites in enhancing catalytic activity and selectivity. The lab also explores the synergy between transition metal dopants and ceria-based supports to optimize catalyst performance at the atomic level.
Professor Chan Joo Lee's research lab focuses on cardiovascular epidemiology and hypertension management, with a strong emphasis on real-world outcomes, blood pressure control, and the socioeconomic impact of heart failure in aging populations. The lab investigates lifestyle interventions, pharmacological treatment strategies, and psychosocial determinants influencing hypertension control, particularly in low-risk, stage-1 hypertensive patients. Their work leverages large national health databases to inform clinical guidelines and regulatory decisions, such as the approval of Reti-CVD in Korea. The lab also explores health-related quality of life and medication adherence to improve long-term cardiovascular outcomes.
Professor Hyeran Byun's research lab specializes in computer vision and pattern recognition, with a focus on real-time and robust visual understanding in dynamic environments. The lab develops advanced deep learning and GPU-accelerated methods for applications such as traffic sign detection, action recognition, and object-aware video analysis. Key research directions include multimodal feature learning, illumination-invariant perception, and hierarchical modeling for complex visual recognition tasks. The lab emphasizes practical deployment of intelligent vision systems under real-world challenges such as low light and variable scene conditions.
Professor Kyu-Sang Park's research lab focuses on mitochondrial biology and cellular metabolism, particularly in the context of metabolic diseases and cellular stress responses. The lab investigates mitochondrial dynamics—fission and fusion—within insulin-secreting cells and podocytes, exploring their roles in insulin secretion, apoptosis, and disease progression. A central theme is the interplay between mitochondrial function, oxidative stress, and ion homeostasis, especially in conditions like diabetes, renal disease, and vascular calcification. The lab also examines the impact of metabolic stressors such as high inorganic phosphate and mitochondrial DNA depletion on cellular energetics and survival.
Professor Hyung Jun Kim's research lab specializes in biomedical imaging, dental materials science, and molecular mechanisms of disease, with a focus on improving diagnostic accuracy in dentistry through deep learning, evaluating the long-term performance of dental restorative materials under physiological stress, and investigating the cellular and molecular pathways underlying drug-induced toxicity—particularly cisplatin-induced ototoxicity. The lab integrates advanced imaging techniques such as micro-CT and panoramic radiography with molecular biology to bridge clinical diagnostics and therapeutic interventions. Current research also extends to fish immunology, exploring viral cross-protection and interferon-based antiviral strategies.
Professor Hyungju Ahn's research lab specializes in the design and fabrication of block copolymer-based nanostructured materials, with a focus on self-assembly phenomena, nanoporous membrane development, and advanced characterization techniques. The lab investigates the phase behavior and microphase separation of PS-b-PMMA copolymers to create highly ordered, tunable nanoporous architectures for applications in ultrafiltration and selective separation. Using techniques such as small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) and dynamic light scattering (DLS), the lab explores the thermodynamic and kinetic factors governing nanostructure formation, particularly the order–disorder transition in block copolymers. Their work bridges fundamental polymer physics with practical nanomaterial applications in environmental and biomedical technologies.
Professor Minkyung Kim's research lab specializes in topological photonics, radiative cooling, and hyperbolic metamaterials, focusing on engineering light-matter interactions for advanced photonic devices. The lab explores topological states of light, particularly polarization-dependent and second-order topological edge modes, using nanostructured metamaterials and photonic crystals. A key focus is developing practical, transparent radiative coolers that combine high solar transmission with efficient mid-infrared thermal emission, leveraging phase-change materials like vanadium dioxide for smart thermal management. The lab also investigates spin-controlled optical phenomena in anisotropic nanostructures, aiming to enhance light manipulation for energy-efficient and robust photonic systems.
Professor Jawon Kim's research lab specializes in advanced 2D materials and nanoscale optoelectronic devices, with a focus on hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) for next-generation electronics and photonics. The lab explores van der Waals heterostructures, inorganic micro-light-emitting diodes (μLEDs), and functional ceramic photocatalysts for environmental and energy applications. Key research directions include defect engineering in 2D materials, wafer-scale synthesis of high-quality h-BN via MOCVD, and the development of high-efficiency UV-photocatalytic systems using textured waveguides. The lab integrates materials synthesis, nanofabrication, and advanced characterization to enable scalable, high-performance devices for sustainable technology.
