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 Seungdae Oh's research lab specializes in environmental remediation and sustainable materials development, focusing on the removal of hazardous pollutants such as dyes and heavy metals from water using eco-friendly, bio-based nanomaterials. The lab develops advanced functional materials—such as magnetic biosorbents, graphene-based composites, and plant-mediated photocatalysts—designed for high efficiency, reusability, and low environmental impact. Key research directions include the synthesis of sustainable adsorbents from natural resources (e.g., black cumin seeds, tamarind) and the application of green chemistry in catalytic and enzymatic processes for water purification. The lab also investigates the environmental fate and toxicity of emerging contaminants, including pharmaceuticals and dye metabolites, to support safer and more sustainable water treatment strategies.
Professor Jin Ho Chung's research lab specializes in dermatological aging, focusing on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying photoaging and intrinsic skin aging in human skin, particularly in Asian populations. The lab investigates the protective roles of bioactive compounds such as green tea polyphenols (e.g., EGCG) and omega-3 fatty acids (e.g., EPA) in mitigating UV-induced skin damage, including extracellular matrix degradation, apoptosis, and microvascular changes. Key research directions include the regulation of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), angiogenesis, and keratinocyte proliferation in response to UV radiation and aging. The lab also explores ethnic differences in cutaneous photodamage, with a strong emphasis on Korean and Asian skin phenotypes.
Professor Seok-Min Kang's research lab focuses on calcium signaling in cancer biology, particularly the role of IP3 receptor subtype 3 in glioblastoma invasion and survival. The lab also investigates cardiovascular protection in heart failure patients with end-stage renal disease, exploring the therapeutic potential of sodium bicarbonate and other interventions. Additionally, the lab examines environmental stressors such as thermal stress and their physiological impacts on poultry, with a focus on thermoregulation and panting responses. A growing interest in the interplay between metabolic hormones like leptin and vascular remodeling further expands the lab’s scope into angiogenesis and vascular inflammation in atherosclerosis.
Professor Seongil Im's research lab specializes in the development and characterization of two-dimensional (2D) semiconductor devices and transparent/ferroelectric thin-film transistors for next-generation optoelectronic and memory applications. The lab focuses on innovative device architectures using materials such as ZnO, MoS2, and transition metal dichalcogenides, emphasizing defect engineering, interface control, and novel fabrication techniques like direct imprinting. Key research directions include high-performance transparent and nonvolatile memory devices, with a strong emphasis on material integration, contact engineering, and scalable fabrication methods for flexible and transparent electronics.
Professor Jae-Jin Kim's research lab specializes in neuropsychiatry and neuroimaging, focusing on the neural circuitry underlying psychiatric disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), schizophrenia, and delirium. The lab investigates functional and structural brain abnormalities using advanced neuroimaging techniques like SPECT, fMRI, and EEG to uncover disruptions in frontal-subcortical, prefrontal-parietal, and whole-brain network connectivity. A key research direction involves linking these neurobiological findings to clinical symptoms, such as cognitive dysmetria in schizophrenia or inattention in delirium, and exploring potential metabolic and nutritional modulators like zinc in atopic dermatitis.
Professor Jae-Oh Shim's research lab specializes in the design and synthesis of advanced nanomaterials for sustainable energy applications, with a primary focus on catalysis for clean energy conversion. The lab investigates platinum-based and transition metal oxide catalysts—particularly those involving ceria-zirconia solid solutions—for key reactions such as the water-gas shift (WGS) and deoxygenation processes essential for renewable fuel production. Emphasis is placed on optimizing catalyst morphology, metal dispersion, and oxygen vacancy engineering to enhance activity, stability, and resistance to sintering. The lab also explores waste-to-energy conversion and solvent-free processes to improve the efficiency and sustainability of biofuel and hydrogen production technologies.
Professor Kyung-A Hyun's research lab specializes in the development of advanced microfluidic technologies for the isolation, detection, and characterization of rare cells, particularly circulating tumor cells (CTCs), from body fluids. The lab focuses on overcoming the limitations of conventional affinity-based CTC enrichment methods—especially those relying on EpCAM—by exploring alternative strategies such as negative enrichment and label-free isolation, particularly for epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT)-like or stem-like CTCs that lose surface markers. The lab also pioneers the use of saliva as a liquid biopsy source, aiming to enable non-invasive, real-time monitoring of cancer progression and treatment response. Their work bridges microfluidics, biomedical engineering, and clinical oncology to advance personalized cancer medicine.
Professor In-Seok Song's research lab focuses on the intersection of oral health, systemic diseases, and advanced biomedical technologies. The lab investigates the biological mechanisms linking metabolic disorders—such as insulin resistance and obesity—to periodontal disease and dental caries, while also developing AI-driven diagnostic tools for early detection of periodontal bone loss using deep learning. Additionally, the lab explores neuro-immune interactions in skin diseases and the development of patient-specific titanium implants for maxillofacial reconstruction.
Professor Jun Young Kim's research lab specializes in advanced nanomaterials and their applications in environmental monitoring, polymer nanocomposites, and energy-related technologies. The lab focuses on developing innovative nanofabrication techniques—such as 3D-plasmonic nanoarchitectures for microplastic detection and confined layer-by-layer assembly in nanochannels—to address challenges in sustainability and materials performance. Key research directions include enhancing interfacial interactions in carbon nanotube-reinforced polymers, improving the efficiency of fusion energy systems through fast-ion transport modeling, and creating functional coatings for next-generation devices.
Professor Woojin Jeon's research lab specializes in the development of advanced dielectric materials and atomic layer deposition (ALD)-based thin films for next-generation nanoelectronics and energy applications. The lab focuses on optimizing high-k dielectrics, such as HfO₂, ZrO₂, and Al-doped TiO₂, for use in capacitors, transistors, and memory devices, with an emphasis on reducing leakage current and enhancing dielectric performance. Key research directions include the design of nanolaminated and core-shell oxide structures, integration of novel electrode materials (e.g., Ru, TiN), and the application of ALD for scalable, atomic-scale film growth. The lab also explores functional oxide materials for biomedical applications, such as fermented ginseng extract in diabetes models, demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach bridging materials science and biomedicine.
Professor Jung Hee Cheon's research lab specializes in cryptography and privacy-preserving computation, with a strong focus on homomorphic encryption, post-quantum cryptography, and secure systems for real-time and safety-critical applications. The lab develops advanced cryptographic primitives such as hybrid homomorphic encryption, identity-based and timed-release encryption, and efficient solutions for secure machine learning on encrypted data. Their work bridges theoretical foundations with practical deployment, particularly in securing networked vehicles, biomedical data, and financial systems.
Professor Yong Gu Ji's research lab specializes in human-computer interaction, with a strong focus on usability, user acceptance, and trust in emerging technologies. The lab investigates user-centered design principles for autonomous vehicles, mobile and smartphone interfaces—particularly for elderly users—smartphone applications using augmented reality, and haptic feedback systems in automotive environments. Research directions emphasize improving usability, accessibility, and user trust through empirical studies, heuristic evaluations, and cross-cultural comparisons.
Professor Joong Hoon Kim's research lab specializes in optimization and reliability analysis in water resources and infrastructure systems. The lab focuses on developing metaheuristic algorithms—such as Harmony Search and Water Cycle Algorithm—for solving complex engineering problems in water distribution, flood routing, and seismic resilience. Research also spans predictive modeling for high-performance concrete using machine learning, with strong emphasis on minimizing costs and maximizing system reliability under uncertainty. The lab integrates computational intelligence, mathematical programming, and hydraulic system analysis to address real-world challenges in sustainable water and civil infrastructure.
Professor Siyoung Yang's research lab focuses on immunological tolerance and autoimmune diseases, with a central emphasis on the role of the Aire protein in thymic stromal cells and its impact on regulatory T cell development. The lab also investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, particularly the involvement of HIF-2α, NAMPT, and sialylated glycoconjugates such as 3'-sialyllactose in cartilage homeostasis and inflammation. Using integrative approaches from molecular immunology to in vivo disease models, the lab aims to identify novel therapeutic targets for autoimmune and degenerative joint diseases.
Professor Thavasyappan Thambi's research lab specializes in the design and development of stimuli-responsive polymeric nanocarriers for targeted drug delivery, with a focus on cancer therapy. The lab pioneers innovative biomaterials such as bioreducible hydrogels, polymersomes, and micelles that respond to physiological triggers like pH, redox conditions (glutathione), and enzymatic activity to enable precise, controlled release of anticancer agents. Key research directions include the synthesis of functional block copolymers with disulfide linkages for intracellular drug release, and the optimization of nanoparticle systems for high drug loading and tumor microenvironment responsiveness. The lab integrates polymer chemistry, nanomedicine, and biomedical engineering to advance next-generation theranostic platforms.
Professor Taeshik Gong's research lab specializes in service marketing, customer behavior, and organizational justice, with a strong focus on cross-cultural dynamics, customer engagement, and the psychological underpinnings of service interactions. The lab investigates how cultural values, brand relationships, and employee-customer interactions shape customer outcomes such as satisfaction, loyalty, and well-being. Key research directions include customer citizenship behavior, customer value creation, and constructive deviance in service contexts, particularly under conditions of organizational or customer injustice. The lab also explores the role of leadership and service climate in mitigating negative employee reactions and enhancing service quality.
Professor Sung Youb Kim's research lab specializes in advanced materials design for sustainable energy technologies, with a primary focus on next-generation energy storage and thermoelectric systems. The lab develops innovative nanostructured materials—particularly silicon-based anodes and functional oxides—engineered to overcome critical challenges such as volume expansion, structural degradation, and low Coulombic efficiency. By integrating computational modeling, scalable synthesis techniques, and novel structural engineering (e.g., void engineering, lamellar nanospheres, and auxetic frameworks), the lab aims to bridge the gap between fundamental materials behavior and practical applications in batteries and waste-heat recovery. Their work emphasizes high-performance, scalable, and commercially viable solutions for energy conversion and storage.
Professor Jaesung Jang's research lab specializes in the development of advanced electrochemical biosensors for rapid, label-free detection of infectious pathogens and cardiac biomarkers. The lab focuses on integrating nanomaterials such as reduced graphene oxide, carbon nanotubes, and functionalized paper substrates with microfluidic and screen-printed electrode platforms to enable low-cost, portable, and highly sensitive diagnostic devices. Key research directions include the design of aptasensors and immunosensors for influenza viruses (H1N1, H5N1, H7N9, H9N2) and cardiac myoglobin, as well as innovative photocatalytic air disinfection systems using vacuum UV and Pd-TiO2 catalysts. The lab emphasizes practical applications in point-of-care diagnostics and environmental health, combining materials science, electrochemistry, and bioengineering.
Professor Wonseok Chung's research lab specializes in advanced construction materials and structural engineering, with a strong focus on the mechanical and thermal performance of cement-based composites enhanced with carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The lab investigates the effects of nanomaterials—particularly multiwalled and single-walled carbon nanotubes—on the compressive strength, thermal response, and durability of concrete and mortar. Additionally, the lab conducts advanced finite element analysis to study load distribution and structural behavior in bridge systems, including the influence of deck cracking and secondary structural elements.
Professor In-Chang Hwang's research lab specializes in cardiovascular imaging and heart failure, with a focus on leveraging advanced medical imaging techniques—such as echocardiography, cardiac MRI, and CT—to improve the diagnosis, risk stratification, and treatment response prediction in heart failure and cardiomyopathies. The lab integrates deep learning and quantitative imaging biomarkers to enhance the differentiation of complex cardiac phenotypes, including left ventricular hypertrophy and amyloidosis, and investigates the hemodynamic and functional impact of novel therapies like SGLT2 inhibitors, sacubitril/valsartan, and PDE5 inhibitors. A key emphasis is placed on identifying imaging-based predictors of clinical outcomes, particularly in patients with preserved or reduced ejection fraction. The lab’s work bridges clinical cardiology and artificial intelligence to advance precision medicine in heart failure.
