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 Sungwan Kim's research lab specializes in the intersection of biomedical engineering, rehabilitation robotics, and smart education technologies. The lab focuses on developing brain-computer interface (BCI) systems using non-invasive neural signal decoding for motor rehabilitation and assistive robotics, particularly through motor imagery and EEG-based control. Additionally, the lab is actively involved in designing and evaluating educational technology applications, including MOOCs and mobile educational apps, to enhance pedagogical effectiveness in higher and K-12 education. The research integrates neuroscience, wearable sensors, and human-machine interaction to advance assistive technologies and intelligent learning systems.
Professor Changyoung Kim's research lab specializes in the investigation of quantum materials, with a focus on correlated electron systems, surface and interface physics, and novel quantum phenomena. The lab employs advanced spectroscopic techniques such as angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES) and photoelectron microscopy to probe electronic structures at the atomic scale, particularly in transition metal oxides, chalcogenides, and heterostructures. Current research directions include understanding metal-insulator transitions, charge transfer mechanisms in chemisorption, and emergent magnetic states such as altermagnetism in materials like RuO₂. The lab also integrates machine learning for data denoising and intelligent analysis of complex spectroscopic data.
Professor Abdul Waheed's research lab specializes in intelligent networking and secure communication systems, with a strong focus on Software-Defined Vehicular Networks (SDVN), Internet of Things (IoT)-based eHealth systems, and deep learning applications in medical imaging. The lab explores QoS optimization, fault tolerance, and security mechanisms in dynamic network environments, particularly for smart transportation and healthcare applications. It also investigates lightweight cryptographic primitives such as proxy signcryption to ensure secure and efficient data exchange in emerging cyber-physical systems.
Professor Eun Seon Cho's research lab specializes in the design and engineering of advanced nanomaterials for sustainable energy applications, with a primary focus on hydrogen storage and energy conversion. The lab develops novel composite materials—particularly metal hydrides encapsulated in carbon-based nanostructures like reduced graphene oxide and ordered mesoporous carbons—to overcome kinetic and thermodynamic limitations in solid-state hydrogen storage. By integrating nanosizing, defect engineering (e.g., boron doping), and tailored porous architectures, the lab enables high-capacity, stable, and kinetically favorable hydrogen storage systems suitable for practical clean energy technologies. Their work also extends to the stabilization of metastable hydrides through coordination with nitrogen-doped carbon frameworks, significantly lowering dehydrogenation temperatures.
Professor Young H. Sohn's research lab specializes in the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying movement disorders, with a focus on cortical inhibition, motor control, and neurodegenerative diseases. The lab investigates pathophysiological mechanisms such as impaired surround inhibition in focal hand dystonia and white matter damage in conditions like carbon monoxide poisoning and multiple system atrophy. Using non-invasive brain stimulation techniques like transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), the lab explores cortical excitability and inhibitory circuits in both healthy individuals and patients with Parkinson’s disease, restless legs syndrome, and other neurological conditions. The lab also examines the potential of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy as a neuroprotective intervention in neurodegenerative disorders.
Professor Kennedy Diema Konlan's research lab focuses on public health and healthcare system improvement, with a strong emphasis on injury prevention, maternal health, and occupational safety in healthcare settings. The lab investigates behavioral and structural interventions to enhance road safety, particularly for motorcycle riders, and promotes the uptake of preventive healthcare services such as insecticide-treated net usage and antenatal care. It also addresses critical gaps in healthcare worker protection, especially concerning hepatitis B exposure and nurse retention. The lab’s work is deeply rooted in policy-relevant research aimed at strengthening health systems through evidence-based interventions and multi-sectoral collaboration.
Professor Kee-Joon Lee's research lab specializes in non-surgical orthodontic treatment modalities for skeletal discrepancies, particularly focusing on maxillary expansion using miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE). The lab investigates the biomechanics, skeletal and dental responses, and long-term stability of dental and skeletal changes following expansion, with an emphasis on minimizing relapse and preserving periodontal health. Their work also explores the biological modulation of bone remodeling through targeted molecular interventions, such as RANKL injection, to enhance tooth movement efficiency. The lab integrates clinical trials with translational research to develop effective, minimally invasive alternatives to orthognathic surgery.
Professor Byung-Jo Kim's research lab specializes in clinical and diagnostic neurophysiology, with a focus on spinal and peripheral nerve disorders. The lab investigates neuromuscular and sensory processing abnormalities in conditions such as fibromyalgia, radiculopathy, and chronic low back pain, using advanced imaging and electrophysiological techniques. Key research directions include the application of ultrasonography for real-time guidance in epidural injections, evaluation of spinal reflexes like the cutaneous silent period, and establishing normative neurophysiological data for specific populations, including Asians. The lab aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic outcomes through precise, non-invasive, and patient-specific approaches.
Professor Young-Hoon Kim's research lab specializes in the development of advanced optoelectronic materials and devices, with a primary focus on metal-halide perovskites for next-generation light-emitting diodes (PeLEDs) and photovoltaics. The lab investigates fundamental materials properties such as charge transport, exciton dynamics, and interface engineering to enhance device efficiency and stability. Key research directions include the design of multifunctional electron and hole transport layers, colloidal perovskite nanocrystals with tunable optoelectronic properties, and the application of perovskite materials in both lighting and energy conversion technologies. The lab also explores the biological implications of oxidative stress in cardiac diseases, particularly atrial fibrillation, through molecular profiling of human myocardial tissues.
Professor Joorim Na's research lab specializes in environmental toxicology and ecotoxicology, focusing on the impacts of emerging contaminants—particularly biodegradable and conventional microplastics, textile dyeing effluents, and Fenton reaction byproducts—on aquatic ecosystems. The lab investigates the acute and sublethal toxicity of these pollutants to model organisms like *Daphnia magna*, with particular attention to oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and interactions with natural organic matter. Their work also explores the role of chemical processes, such as Fenton reactions, in amplifying toxicity, especially when low-purity reagents are involved. The lab integrates toxicity identification evaluation (TIE) and environmental simulation techniques to identify and mitigate sources of pollution in aquatic environments.
Professor Seungyeol Oh's research lab specializes in advanced ferroelectric materials, particularly HfZrO₂ (HZO)-based thin films, for next-generation nanoelectronics and neuromorphic computing. The lab focuses on optimizing ferroelectric properties such as polarization switching, endurance, and interface engineering to enable non-volatile multi-level memory devices and energy-efficient synaptic transistors. Key research directions include material integration with CMOS processes, structural engineering for high-k dielectrics, and pulse-driven device operation for applications in AI hardware and DRAM technology.
Professor Han Yong Bae's research lab specializes in the development of innovative organocatalytic methodologies and molecular sensors, with a strong focus on sustainable and efficient chemical transformations. The lab explores noncovalent interactions—particularly hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic effects—to enable enantioselective reactions, such as Michael additions and Mukaiyama aldol reactions, often under 'on-water' conditions that enhance reactivity and selectivity. A key direction involves the design of highly selective molecular receptors, such as N-triflyl phosphoric triamides, for the detection of toxic chemical warfare agents. The lab also investigates catalytic functionalization of small molecules like CO₂ and the synthesis of valuable fluorinated compounds using superbase catalysis.
Professor Min-Kyung Lee's research lab focuses on translational and clinical research in metabolic and urological diseases, with a strong emphasis on understanding the pathophysiology, risk prediction, and therapeutic optimization of type 2 diabetes and urothelial carcinoma. The lab investigates metabolic syndrome components as predictors of diabetes onset and explores biomarkers such as the albumin-to-creatinine ratio for early detection of diabetic complications. In oncology, the lab is actively engaged in advancing targeted therapies—particularly antibody-drug conjugates and immune checkpoint inhibitors—for metastatic urothelial carcinoma, aiming to improve outcomes in patients ineligible for standard chemotherapy.
Professor Gyeongho Kim's research lab specializes in intelligent manufacturing and predictive analytics, focusing on developing advanced machine learning and deep learning models for real-time condition monitoring and fault prediction in industrial processes. The lab's main research directions include uncertainty-aware tool wear prediction in machining, multimodal fault detection in plastic injection molding, and maritime accident prediction using interpretable machine learning. These efforts are aligned with sustainable manufacturing and zero-defect production, emphasizing practical deployability and robustness under diverse operating conditions. The lab also explores innovative electrochemical biosensing techniques for sensitive protein detection, demonstrating interdisciplinary applications in both industrial and biomedical fields.
Professor Jeongmin Lee's research lab focuses on identifying and validating bioactive compounds from natural sources for their therapeutic potential in metabolic disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, and immune modulation. The lab investigates functional foods and plant extracts—such as lactic acid bacteria from kimchi, *Echinacea purpurea*, Indian gooseberry, barley sprout, and isothiocyanates—for their anti-obesity, antioxidative, immunomodulatory, and neuroprotective effects using in vivo and in vitro disease models. Key research directions include the molecular mechanisms underlying lipid metabolism, oxidative stress, and apoptosis regulation, particularly in the context of HIV-associated cardiac dysfunction and prion diseases. The lab emphasizes translational applications of natural products in preventing and managing chronic diseases.
Professor Jae-Hyung Lee's research lab specializes in molecular and systems biology, with a focus on cardiac transcriptomics, microbial genomics, and food quality assessment using advanced omics and machine learning technologies. The lab investigates gene regulation and transcriptome complexity in heart disease, discovers novel microbial species from marine environments, and develops innovative biosensing systems for food freshness monitoring. A key strength lies in integrating high-throughput 'omics' data with computational modeling to uncover biological insights and practical applications.
Professor Yikweon Jang's research lab specializes in evolutionary ecology and behavioral ecology, focusing on species coexistence, reproductive isolation, and host-parasite interactions in terrestrial vertebrates and insects. The lab investigates how ecological differentiation, particularly through acoustic signaling and microhabitat use, enables coexistence of closely related species such as treefrogs and crickets. Research also explores the role of invasive species—like bullfrogs—in amplifying disease transmission (e.g., chytrid fungus) and altering community dynamics. The lab integrates field observations, acoustic monitoring, and statistical modeling to understand evolutionary and ecological processes across temporal and spatial scales.
Professor Juh Hyun Shin's research lab specializes in long-term care policy, nursing home quality, and data-driven health outcomes. The lab focuses on the impact of nursing staff composition and staffing levels on resident health, functional status, and quality of life, with an emphasis on using advanced statistical and machine learning methods to analyze large-scale resident assessment data such as the Minimum Data Set (MDS). Key research directions include evaluating the psychometric properties of long-term care assessment tools, applying hierarchical linear modeling and machine learning for predicting resident risks (e.g., falls), and informing evidence-based policy for long-term care insurance systems. The lab integrates health services research with health informatics to improve elder care delivery and outcomes.
Professor Yun Soo Bae's research lab specializes in cellular signaling mechanisms, with a central focus on the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) as secondary messengers in growth factor and cytokine signaling. The lab investigates how ROS are generated through NADPH oxidases (such as Nox1 and Nox2) and regulated by key signaling molecules like PI3K, Rac GTPase, and lipid second messengers (e.g., PtdIns(3)P). Their work spans both mammalian cell systems—particularly in macrophages and epithelial cells—and plant systems, where ROS are shown to mediate hormonal responses such as auxin-induced gravitropism. The lab integrates molecular biology, live-cell imaging, and biochemical approaches to dissect redox signaling networks in health and disease.
Professor Keehoon Kang's research lab specializes in the development and fundamental understanding of advanced 2D and solution-processed semiconductor materials for next-generation electronic and optoelectronic devices. Key research directions include molecular doping in organic and hybrid perovskite semiconductors, charge transport engineering in 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs), and the optimization of metal halide perovskites for thermoelectric and photovoltaic applications. The lab also explores novel device architectures such as ambipolar transistors and multispectral sensors for real-world applications like counterfeit detection. Their work emphasizes the interplay between material properties, doping mechanisms, and device performance to enable high-efficiency, low-cost electronic systems.
