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 Uichin Lee's research lab focuses on mobile and vehicular networking, with a strong emphasis on intelligent data collection, energy-efficient content delivery, and human-centric mobile systems. The lab explores innovative solutions for vehicular sensor networks, mobile peer-to-peer systems, and content-centric networking to enable proactive urban monitoring and efficient data dissemination in dynamic environments. It also investigates smartphone usage patterns and their behavioral and psychological impacts, particularly among young adults, to support the design of responsible and sustainable mobile technologies. The lab integrates system design, networking protocols, and human behavior analysis to address real-world challenges in mobile and pervasive computing.
Professor Seungwoo Song's research lab specializes in the design, synthesis, and characterization of advanced functional oxide and chalcogenide materials for next-generation electronic and optoelectronic applications. The lab focuses on exploring novel multiferroics, ferroelectric semiconductors, and two-dimensional materials with strong spin-orbit coupling and broken inversion symmetry, aiming to achieve high-performance devices such as ferroelectric photovoltaics, field-effect transistors, and spintronic components. Key research directions include the epitaxial growth of complex oxides and chalcogenides on single-crystalline substrates, understanding the origin of large polarization and magnetoelectric coupling, and developing scalable growth techniques for wafer-scale 2D semiconductors.
Professor Gwang Suk Kim's research lab focuses on promoting health and well-being among vulnerable populations, particularly in the areas of chronic disease self-management, caregiver support, and women's health in multicultural and industrial settings. The lab emphasizes evidence-based nursing interventions, including patient empowerment, urinary incontinence management through exercise programs, and addressing psychosocial stressors such as work and family stress. Research also extends to culturally sensitive health outcomes among immigrant women and the development of valid assessment tools for specific patient populations in Korea.
Professor Sun Kook Yoo's research lab specializes in biomedical signal processing, medical imaging, and intelligent healthcare systems. The lab focuses on developing advanced signal analysis techniques—such as EEG-EMG coherence, PPG-based pain classification using deep learning, and real-time tele-ultrasound systems—to improve clinical decision-making and patient monitoring. Key research directions include wearable and mobile health technologies, real-time telemedicine solutions, and the application of machine learning to physiological data for early diagnosis and personalized treatment.
Professor Eui Geum Oh's research lab focuses on improving patient safety, clinical outcomes, and healthcare professional well-being through evidence-based practice, simulation-based education, and psychometric tool development. The lab investigates clinical decision support systems, such as early warning scores, and evaluates their impact on patient outcomes like mortality and unplanned admissions. It also emphasizes the implementation of effective discharge education strategies and the development of culturally valid tools to assess second victim experiences among healthcare workers. Additionally, the lab designs and evaluates simulation-based training programs to enhance nurses’ disaster response competencies.
Professor Sohee Park's research lab focuses on population health and cancer epidemiology, with a strong emphasis on identifying and addressing modifiable risk factors for cancer. The lab investigates the impact of lifestyle factors such as obesity, physical inactivity, tobacco use, and viral hepatitis on cancer incidence and mortality, particularly in the Korean population. It also explores the public health implications of overdiagnosis, especially in thyroid cancer, and advocates for evidence-based prevention strategies. The lab combines epidemiological data with health policy analysis to inform national cancer control programs.
Professor Ji Sun Nam's research lab focuses on the intersection of metabolic diseases and cardiovascular health, with a particular emphasis on identifying early biomarkers and pathophysiological mechanisms linking type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular risk. The lab investigates metabolic and immune parameters—such as NK cell activity, atherogenic index (AIP), erythrocyte deformability, and fibrinogen—across the spectrum of diabetes complications, including diabetic nephropathy, neuropathy, and subclinical atherosclerosis. Their work integrates point-of-care testing and longitudinal clinical studies to evaluate predictive and therapeutic markers for early intervention.
Professor Kyoungah Cho's research lab specializes in advanced thermoelectric materials and devices, focusing on the development of flexible, high-performance thin-film thermoelectrics using nanomaterials such as chalcogenide nanocrystals, silicon nanowires, and MXenes. The lab explores innovative fabrication techniques—like solution processing and top-down nanofabrication—to optimize thermoelectric efficiency, with an emphasis on enhancing the figure of merit (ZT) and scalability for wearable and portable energy harvesting. Additionally, the lab integrates machine learning to predict and improve the performance of hybrid energy devices combining photovoltaics and thermoelectrics.
Professor Jinsoo Joo's research lab specializes in the design, synthesis, and characterization of conductive and functional organic materials, with a primary focus on intrinsically conducting polymers (ICPs) such as polyaniline, polypyrrole, and polyacetylene. The lab investigates the structure-property relationships governing electromagnetic shielding, charge transport, dielectric behavior, and optoelectronic responses in these materials, particularly under varying crystallinity, doping levels, and external stimuli. Key research directions include enhancing electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding efficiency through nanostructuring and hybridization, exploring metallic-like behavior in doped polyaniline, and developing high-performance organic phototransistors and plasmon-enhanced optoelectronic devices. The lab also emphasizes the integration of organic semiconductors with nanomaterials for next-generation flexible and lightweight electronic applications.
Professor HJ Lee's research lab focuses on neurotrophic mechanisms in the hippocampal formation, particularly the trophic interactions between the septal cholinergic system and hippocampal neurons. The lab employs primary neuronal cell cultures and immortalized cell lines to study neuronal differentiation, electrophysiological properties, and the role of neurotrophic factors such as nerve growth factor (NGF). Additionally, the lab investigates geotechnical properties of submarine sediments, emphasizing laboratory testing methods and shear strength evaluation with an emphasis on minimizing sampling disturbance and improving test accuracy. This dual focus spans neuroscience and marine geomechanics, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches to biological and environmental systems.
Professor Nuri Oh's research lab specializes in the design, synthesis, and application of advanced nanomaterials with a focus on colloidal quantum dots, gold nanoparticles, and nanostructured semiconductors. The lab explores fundamental mechanisms of nanoparticle-biological interactions, including macrophage-mediated exocytosis and intracellular trafficking, to enable safer and more effective nanotherapeutics. Key research directions include ligand engineering for enhanced photostability and processability, controlled etching and heteroepitaxial growth of nanocrystals, and the development of stimuli-responsive nanostructures for biomedical and optoelectronic applications. The lab integrates materials chemistry, surface science, and bio-nanotechnology to create functional nanomaterials with tailored optical, electronic, and biological properties.
Professor Tae-Sik Yoon's research lab specializes in the development and characterization of nanoscale resistive and capacitive memory devices for neuromorphic computing and next-generation nonvolatile memory applications. The lab focuses on designing oxide-based memristors and memcapacitors using materials such as NiOx, CeO₂, HfO₂, and Fe₂O₃, with an emphasis on analog, reversible, and stable resistance and capacitance switching. Key research directions include engineering interface and interfacial phenomena, controlling oxygen ion migration, and achieving synaptic plasticity mimicking in solid-state devices through tailored voltage pulse protocols.
Professor Sojin Jung's research lab focuses on sustainable fashion and corporate sustainability, exploring consumer behavior, value creation, and ethical responsibility in the fashion industry. The lab investigates key drivers of slow fashion adoption, including consumer segmentation, perceived value, face-saving motivations in collectivist cultures, and the moral dimensions of corporate sustainability. Research also examines the impact of corporate hypocrisy on consumer trust and brand relationships, emphasizing transparency and authenticity in sustainability claims. The lab integrates behavioral science, marketing, and ethical theory to advance sustainable consumption and responsible business practices.
Professor Jiwon Chang's research lab specializes in the electronic properties and device applications of two-dimensional and topological materials, with a focus on quantum transport phenomena, heterostructure engineering, and nanoscale field-effect transistors. The lab employs advanced first-principles and atomistic simulations to explore novel semiconductor and topological insulator-based devices, including TFETs, MOSFETs, and heterostructures with thickness-dependent phase transitions. Key research directions include the design of low-power, high-performance transistors using materials like monolayer MoS₂, antimonene, and PdSe₂, as well as the fundamental understanding of surface states and band gap engineering in 2D and 3D topological insulators. The lab also develops compact models for short-channel devices to bridge quantum simulations with practical device design.
Professor Ji-Won Kwon's research lab specializes in spinal disorders, with a focus on lumbar spinal stenosis, congenital scoliosis, and complex spinal infections such as emphysematous osteomyelitis. The lab investigates both surgical and nonsurgical management strategies, emphasizing minimally invasive techniques and long-term outcomes. It also explores intraoperative stress in orthopedic surgeons using neurophysiological markers like EEG and HRV, highlighting the intersection of surgical practice and neurological monitoring. Additionally, the lab contributes to the understanding of rare drug-induced neurological complications, such as cefepime-induced aphasic status epilepticus.
Professor Junha Cha's research lab specializes in single-cell systems biology, focusing on reconstructing cell type-specific gene regulatory networks (CGNs) to decode cellular heterogeneity in human health and disease. The lab develops computational platforms such as scHumanNet and HCNetlas to integrate single-cell transcriptomics with functional genomics, enabling the identification of context-specific gene functions and disease mechanisms. By leveraging imputation methods and reference interactomes, the lab advances precision medicine through systems-level understanding of gene networks in primary and metastatic cancers, as well as complex diseases. Their work bridges single-cell omics with network biology to uncover novel drug targets and disease-associated cell types.
Professor Minjun Kim's research lab specializes in the molecular design and synthesis of advanced organic semiconductors for next-generation optoelectronic devices. The lab focuses on developing donor–acceptor polymers and small molecules with tailored electronic and structural properties to achieve high charge carrier mobility, balanced ambipolar transport, and efficient near-infrared emission. Key research directions include the rational design of n-type semiconducting polymers—particularly naphthalene diimide (NDI)-based materials—for use in flexible, all-polymer solar cells and field-effect transistors, with an emphasis on controlling morphology and enhancing interfacial connectivity to improve device performance and mechanical stability. The lab also explores fluorination strategies and molecular engineering to overcome the energy-gap law in organic light emitters and to enhance electron transport in conjugated polymers.
Professor Jin Seok Heo's research lab specializes in computational and clinical oncology, focusing on developing predictive models and artificial intelligence tools to improve outcomes in pancreatic and other gastrointestinal cancers. The lab integrates multi-center clinical data with advanced statistical and machine learning methods to build decision-support systems for surgical treatment planning and prognosis prediction. Key research directions include the development of nomograms for risk stratification and the application of AI in enhancing disease-free survival prediction after pancreatic cancer surgery.
Professor Young-Su Yi's research lab focuses on innate immunity, particularly the molecular mechanisms of macrophage-mediated inflammatory responses and inflammasome activation in disease pathogenesis. The lab investigates key signaling molecules such as Syk kinase and folate receptors in regulating inflammation, with a strong emphasis on their roles in autoimmune diseases, cancer, and chronic inflammatory conditions. Current research also explores the immunomodulatory potential of natural compounds like ginseng and their derivatives in controlling inflammation and oxidative stress.
Professor So Won Youn's research lab specializes in the development of transition-metal-catalyzed C–H activation and functionalization methodologies, with a strong focus on innovative and atom-economical strategies for the synthesis of complex organic molecules. The lab pioneers mild, efficient, and sustainable catalytic systems—particularly using Pd, Ru, and Au complexes—enabling the construction of biologically relevant heterocyclic scaffolds such as carbazoles, tetrahydroisoquinolines, and tetrahydro-β-carbolines. Their work emphasizes mechanistic understanding and the design of tandem and cascade reactions that streamline total synthesis and expand synthetic efficiency.
