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 Dai-Sik Kim's research lab specializes in ultrafast optical spectroscopy and many-body physics in semiconductors, with a focus on carrier dynamics, excitonic effects, and electron correlations in low-dimensional systems such as quantum wells and degenerate electron systems. The lab employs femtosecond four-wave-mixing and time-resolved Raman techniques to investigate nonequilibrium phenomena, including carrier cooling, dephasing, and many-body interactions, with particular emphasis on the role of Coulomb interactions and Landau Fermi liquid behavior. Recent work also explores phase-change materials and plasmonic metamaterials for terahertz device applications, highlighting the integration of ultrafast dynamics with functional nanomaterials.
Professor Neeraj Kumar Mishra's research lab specializes in transition metal-catalyzed C–H functionalization, with a strong focus on rhodium(III)-catalyzed transformations for the selective and efficient construction of complex nitrogen-containing heterocycles. The lab develops innovative strategies for site-selective functionalization of C–H bonds in indoles, indolines, and anilines using diverse coupling partners such as diazo compounds, amination agents, and olefins. Their work emphasizes atom-economical, step-efficient synthesis of medicinally relevant scaffolds, including cyanated, aminated, and alkenylated heterocycles with high functional group tolerance. The research also extends to the synthesis of biologically active compounds, including anticancer agents, through strategic C–H activation and cyclization processes.
Professor Han Suk Ryu's research lab specializes in molecular oncology and cancer diagnostics, with a focus on identifying novel biomarkers and immune microenvironment regulators in thyroid and liver cancers. The lab investigates key signaling molecules such as CXCL12, IDO, and SIRT1, aiming to improve diagnostic accuracy and understand immune evasion mechanisms in papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) and hepatocellular carcinoma. Their work integrates immunohistochemistry, molecular pathology, and translational research to develop supplementary diagnostic tools and explore therapeutic targets.
Professor Jin-Hyun Kim's research lab specializes in sustainable chemical synthesis through the integration of photobiocatalysis, artificial photosynthesis, and advanced nanomaterials. The lab focuses on developing light-driven systems that enable efficient and selective redox transformations, particularly using redox enzymes like Old Yellow Enzyme (OYE) coupled with renewable cofactor regeneration via semiconductor nanomaterials such as N-doped carbon nanodots and metal oxide heterostructures. A key research direction involves the design of bias-free photoelectrochemical systems for the valorization of abundant biomass (e.g., lignin) and CO₂ conversion into valuable chemicals like formate and chiral compounds. The lab also explores the multifunctional roles of biological redox cofactors like NAD⁺ as molecular photocatalysts, expanding their utility beyond cellular metabolism.
Professor Jeong-Sik Yu's research lab specializes in diagnostic radiology and medical imaging, with a focus on advanced cross-sectional imaging techniques such as CT and MRI for the evaluation of abdominal and hepatic diseases. The lab investigates vascular abnormalities, including small arterioportal shunts and hemodynamic changes, and contributes to the accurate diagnosis of liver tumors, particularly hepatocellular carcinoma, through dynamic contrast-enhanced imaging and diffusion-weighted imaging. The team also explores the role of multiplanar reconstruction in improving preoperative staging of gastric cancer, emphasizing the integration of advanced imaging protocols for improved clinical decision-making.
Professor Jeong-Mo Choi's research lab focuses on the physical principles underlying biomolecular condensates, with a central emphasis on understanding how multivalent proteins and RNA molecules drive phase separation through a stickers-and-spacers architecture. The lab develops advanced computational models—such as the LASSI simulation engine and improved implicit solvation models like ABSINTH-C—to explore the thermodynamics and kinetics of biomolecular organization, including phase transitions and bond percolation. By integrating coarse-grained simulations, scattering techniques, and fluorescence microscopy, the lab provides multiscale insights into the structural and dynamic properties of condensates, particularly those mimicking nucleolar components. Their work bridges theoretical biophysics with experimental validation to uncover the design rules of cellular organization in membraneless organelles.
Professor Young Lan Kwak's research lab focuses on cardiovascular anesthesiology and myocardial protection, with a primary emphasis on understanding and mitigating ischemia/reperfusion injury in cardiac surgery. The lab investigates hemodynamic management in patients with pulmonary hypertension, particularly the hemodynamic effects of vasopressors like phenylephrine and norepinephrine. A key research direction involves the molecular mechanisms of myocardial protection, especially the role of oxidative stress, inflammasome activation, and the therapeutic potential of antioxidants such as ethyl pyruvate. The lab also employs advanced hemodynamic monitoring techniques, such as thermodilution catheterization, to assess right ventricular function during off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery.
Professor Ji-Sun Kim's research lab focuses on microbial physiology and host-microbe interactions, particularly in environmental and host-associated bacteria, with an emphasis on quorum sensing, stress responses, and bacterial adaptation. The lab also investigates the role of bioactive compounds in plants and fermented foods, exploring their antioxidant properties, health benefits, and potential applications in metabolic health. Additionally, the lab examines host-country and individual factors influencing international mobility, especially in the context of expatriate work behavior. A key theme across projects is the molecular mechanisms underlying stress resistance, metabolic regulation, and microbial community functions in complex environments.
Professor Jungseek Hwang's research lab specializes in the optical and electronic properties of quantum materials, with a focus on high-temperature superconductors, conjugated polymers, and complex oxides. The lab employs advanced spectroscopic techniques—such as reflectance, Raman, and optical conductivity measurements—combined with theoretical modeling to probe electronic structure, electron-boson coupling, and emergent phenomena in strongly correlated systems. Key research directions include understanding the role of electron-phonon coupling and spectral weight redistribution in cuprates, the optical response of doped perovskites like BaTiO₃₋δ and SrTiO₃₋δ, and the development of transparent conducting polymers for optoelectronic applications. The lab also applies inverse spectroscopy methods, such as Eliashberg analysis and maximum-entropy techniques, to extract microscopic excitation spectra from optical data.
Professor Hyun-Young Kim's research lab focuses on the intersection of environmental health, biomedical materials, and regenerative medicine. The lab investigates the neurological impacts of air pollution, particularly fine particulate matter, and explores mechanisms linking systemic inflammation and oxidative stress to central nervous system disorders. In parallel, the lab develops advanced nanomaterials—such as TiO₂/Ag and TiO₂/Au composite films—for biomedical applications, including wound healing and periodontal regeneration. The team also studies diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for rare soft tissue tumors like lipoblastoma and explores natural compounds, such as safflower seed extracts, to enhance tissue regeneration.
Professor Yongsoo Song's research lab specializes in privacy-preserving data analytics and secure computation, with a focus on enabling confidential data processing in outsourced environments. The lab develops practical cryptographic and algorithmic solutions that allow organizations to leverage external analysis tools—such as logistic regression—without exposing sensitive data. Key research directions include secure multi-party computation, differential privacy, and privacy-preserving machine learning. The lab's work bridges theoretical cryptography with real-world applications in healthcare, finance, and industrial analytics.
Professor Bongju Kim's research lab specializes in biomedical engineering and tissue regeneration, with a strong focus on developing advanced biomaterials and biofabrication techniques for regenerative medicine. The lab investigates electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds, 3D bioprinting, and functionalized bioinks—particularly those incorporating novel nanomaterials like MXene—for applications in bone and skeletal muscle tissue engineering. Key research directions include optimizing cell-matrix interactions, enhancing osteogenic and myogenic differentiation, and improving the precision and efficacy of orthodontic treatments through smart biomaterial design and finite element analysis. The lab integrates principles from materials science, cell biology, and mechanical engineering to create patient-specific, bioactive tissue constructs with clinical translation potential.
Professor Joonwon Lim's research lab specializes in the design, synthesis, and application of advanced two-dimensional and nanostructured carbon materials for next-generation energy and electronic devices. The lab focuses on atomic-level engineering of graphene and MXene-based materials, with key research directions including controlled unzipping of carbon nanotubes for customized graphene nanostructures, binder-free assembly of MXenes into functional 3D architectures, and the development of flexible, stretchable, and omnidirectionally deformable supercapacitors using rGO, CNTs, and conductive polymers. The lab also explores single-atom catalysts in graphene and field emission properties of CNT cold cathodes, aiming to advance sustainable energy conversion, wearable electronics, and high-resolution imaging technologies.
Professor Ju Hee Kim's research lab focuses on environmental health and reproductive health, with a strong emphasis on the impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on maternal and child health. The lab investigates the associations between exposure to common environmental pollutants—such as phthalates, bisphenol A, triclosan, and parabens—and mental health outcomes like postpartum depression, as well as reproductive disorders like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Using population-based cohort data, biomonitoring, and advanced environmental exposure modeling, the lab explores the dynamic interplay between environmental pollutants, air quality, and chronic disease risk. The lab also pioneers research on environmental health literacy and the real-time monitoring of indoor air quality using IoT sensor technologies to assess their impact on human biomarker levels.
Professor Jong-Sik Kim's research lab specializes in the development and characterization of advanced functional materials, with a strong focus on metal oxides, phosphates, and nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications. The lab employs advanced solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) techniques combined with computational methods such as periodic DFT to probe local electronic structures, surface reactivity, and ion binding mechanisms in complex oxides and hydroxides. Key research directions include the design of high-performance cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries, understanding phosphate and alkali metal ion interactions with iron oxyhydroxides, and exploring plasma-catalyst synergies for sustainable C–H bond activation and CO₂ conversion. The lab also develops novel nanostructured catalysts, such as titanium oxide on porous carbon supports, for clean energy and environmental remediation processes.
Professor Hyunchul Oh's research lab specializes in the development of advanced porous materials for sustainable energy and separation technologies. The lab focuses on designing highly selective nanoporous sorbents—particularly metal-organic frameworks and activated carbons—for applications in hydrogen isotope separation, gas storage (H₂, CH₄, CO₂), and carbon capture. Key research directions include kinetic-quantum sieving in flexible porous materials, isotope-responsive adsorption behavior, and the utilization of renewable and biomaterial-based precursors such as spider silk for high-surface-area carbon materials. The lab aims to replace energy-intensive industrial processes with efficient, low-cost adsorption-based technologies.
Professor Cécile Segonzac’s research lab focuses on plant innate immunity, particularly the molecular mechanisms underlying immune receptor function and signaling in response to bacterial pathogens. Her work centers on identifying and characterizing nucleotide-binding and leucine-rich repeat (NLR) receptors that recognize conserved bacterial effector proteins, such as RipE1 and RipY from the Ralstonia solanacearum species complex. The lab employs advanced reverse genetics tools like virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) and pharmacological approaches to dissect early immune signaling events, including calcium influx, reactive oxygen species bursts, and MAPK activation. They also investigate nutrient transporters, such as NAXT1, involved in nitrate homeostasis and stress responses, linking physiology to immunity.
Professor A. Bafekry's research lab specializes in the theoretical design and computational investigation of two-dimensional nanomaterials, with a focus on predicting and understanding their structural, electronic, magnetic, mechanical, and optical properties using first-principles density functional theory (DFT) calculations. The lab explores novel 2D materials such as carbon-based networks (e.g., biphenylene, carbon-nitrides), transition metal carbides and nitrides (e.g., Ti2C, Ti3C2), and emerging systems like BeN4 and BC2X (X = N, P, As), aiming to uncover their potential for applications in nanoelectronics, optoelectronics, and energy conversion. A key emphasis is placed on stability analysis through phonon dispersion, ab initio molecular dynamics, and cohesive energy calculations, ensuring the materials are not only theoretically promising but also physically feasible.
Professor Ji-Yeon Kim's research lab specializes in translational cancer genomics, focusing on identifying genetic and molecular biomarkers for prognosis and therapeutic response in breast cancer, particularly triple-negative and metastatic subtypes. The lab integrates multi-omics approaches—including whole-exome sequencing, RNA-Seq, and transcriptome analysis—to uncover driver mutations, immune microenvironment features, and potential therapeutic targets. A central theme is the development of precision oncology strategies through bioinformatics and machine learning models to improve real-time prognosis prediction and immunotherapy selection.
Professor Sooyeon Lee's research lab specializes in the intersection of visual perception, display technology, and advanced materials. The lab focuses on enhancing image and video quality through chroma enhancement algorithms, mitigating crosstalk in stereoscopic 3D displays, and developing novel touch-sensitive display systems using amorphous silicon technology. Additionally, the lab investigates the degradation mechanisms of oxide semiconductor thin-film transistors, particularly InGaZnO (IGZO) TFTs, with an emphasis on device reliability and performance optimization. The lab also explores the integration of technology and art, particularly through projection mapping and 3D animation, to create immersive visual experiences.
