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 Sang Ho Choi's research lab specializes in bacterial pathogenesis, with a primary focus on the molecular mechanisms underlying acid tolerance, virulence regulation, and quorum sensing in pathogenic Vibrio species, particularly *Vibrio vulnificus*. The lab investigates key virulence factors such as hemolysin, elastase, and cadBA systems, exploring their genetic regulation, transcriptional control, and roles in host-pathogen interactions. Using molecular genetics, functional genomics, and next-generation sequencing, the lab aims to understand how environmental signals and regulatory networks contribute to bacterial survival and pathogenicity in host and environmental settings.
Professor Jae Bum Kim's research lab focuses on the molecular mechanisms regulating energy metabolism, with a central emphasis on transcription factors such as ADD1/SREBP1 and LXR in adipocyte differentiation and lipid homeostasis. The lab investigates how these factors coordinate gene expression programs in response to nutritional states, including fasting and feeding, and their roles in insulin resistance and metabolic disease. Key research directions include the functional crosstalk between nuclear receptors (e.g., LXR, PPARγ) and transcription factors in adipogenesis and lipogenesis, as well as the pathophysiological implications of lipid overload and inflammation in metabolic syndrome. The lab integrates molecular biology, cell culture models, and in vivo studies to dissect regulatory networks in metabolic tissues.
Professor Sarah Yunmi Lee's research lab specializes in the development of innovative catalytic methods for the enantioselective synthesis of complex organic molecules, with a strong focus on stereoselective C–C and C–heteroatom bond formation. Her group pioneers strategies for site-selective functionalization of arenes, dynamic kinetic resolution of secondary alcohols, and asymmetric synthesis of fluorinated compounds—particularly tertiary alkyl fluorides and α-fluorocarbonyl derivatives—using novel chiral catalysts and synergistic catalytic systems. The lab emphasizes mechanistic understanding to guide the design of selective transformations, enabling access to high-value scaffolds found in bioactive molecules and pharmaceuticals.
Professor Min Hyeock Lee's research lab specializes in the development of advanced functional materials for sustainable applications in food science, pharmaceuticals, and biomedicine. The lab focuses on designing nano- and micro-encapsulated delivery systems—particularly using natural clays like halloysite nanotubes and biopolymers—for controlled release of bioactive compounds such as essential oils, curcumin, and other antioxidants. Key research directions include enhancing the stability and performance of active food packaging, improving transdermal drug delivery through thermoresponsive hydrogels, and optimizing the physicochemical properties of edible insect oils for food applications. The lab emphasizes green and sustainable approaches by leveraging natural materials and environmentally friendly processing techniques.
Professor Kyu Yeon Hur's research lab focuses on the interplay between metabolic health, gut microbiota, and cellular stress responses in the context of diabetes and related disorders. Key research directions include understanding the role of gut microbiota in metabolic regulation and insulin sensitivity, exploring novel mechanisms of metformin beyond AMPK activation, and investigating endoplasmic reticulum stress and IRE1α signaling in liver injury and metabolic disease. The lab integrates preclinical models with translational insights to uncover pathways linking diet, microbiota, and systemic metabolism.
Professor Han Gon Choi's research lab specializes in advanced drug delivery systems, with a strong focus on nanotechnology and pharmaceutical formulation. The lab develops innovative nanocarriers—such as solid lipid nanoparticles, liquid crystalline nanoparticles, nanotransethosomes, and solid self-nanoemulsifying systems—to enhance the solubility, stability, and targeted delivery of anticancer and poorly water-soluble drugs. Key research directions include improving drug loading efficiency, controlling release profiles, and minimizing systemic side effects through surface modification and polymer-based formulations. The lab integrates analytical techniques like DSC, FTIR, and SEM to characterize drug-polymer interactions and optimize nanoformulations for oral and topical applications.
Professor Seung Kyu Min's research lab specializes in theoretical and computational quantum chemistry, with a focus on nonadiabatic molecular dynamics and the exact factorization of the electron-nuclear wave function. The lab develops advanced mixed quantum-classical methods that accurately capture quantum coherence, decoherence, and wave packet splitting in excited-state dynamics—addressing long-standing limitations in surface hopping and Ehrenfest-type approaches. Their work bridges fundamental quantum mechanics with practical simulations, enabling predictive modeling of light-induced processes in molecules and materials. The lab also contributes to open-source software development, notably the PyUNIxMD package, to advance accessible and reliable nonadiabatic dynamics simulations.
Professor Jongheon Shin's research lab specializes in natural product chemistry, with a focus on the isolation, structural elucidation, and biological evaluation of bioactive compounds from marine and terrestrial sources. The lab investigates novel terpenoids, alkaloids, glycosides, and peptides from sponges, gorgonians, fungi, and actinomycetes, often discovering compounds with unique skeletons and significant pharmacological activities such as cytotoxicity, anti-inflammatory effects, and insulin-sensitizing properties. Their work combines advanced spectroscopic techniques, chemical degradation, and bioassay-guided fractionation to uncover structurally complex natural products with potential therapeutic applications.
Professor Geun Eog Ji's research lab focuses on the microbiome-gut-brain axis, particularly the role of commensal and probiotic bacteria in immune regulation, metabolic health, and inflammatory diseases. The lab investigates the mechanisms of action of beneficial microbes such as *Faecalibacterium prausnitzii* and *Bifidobacterium* species, emphasizing their metabolic interactions, anti-inflammatory properties, and potential as next-generation probiotics. Research also extends to functional foods like ginseng and saponins, exploring their impact on obesity, insulin resistance, and gut microbiota modulation. The lab integrates *in vitro*, animal model, and clinical studies to translate microbial insights into preventive and therapeutic strategies for metabolic and autoimmune disorders.
Professor Do Hyun Kim's research lab specializes in the design and development of advanced nanomaterials for sustainable energy, electronics, and environmental applications. Key research directions include the synthesis of magnetic and carbon-based nanomaterials for catalytic recycling of plastics, such as PET glycolysis using superparamagnetic γ-Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles, and the engineering of carbon dots with stable solid-state luminescence for optoelectronic devices. The lab also focuses on flexible and wearable electronics, demonstrated through ultrathin silicon-based NAND flash memory and flexible phase change memory arrays using novel transfer techniques and selection devices. Additionally, the lab explores hybrid nanocomposites, such as GO-manganese oxide, for enhanced catalytic and thermal properties via ultrasound-assisted synthesis.
Professor Jongduk Baek's research lab specializes in advanced x-ray computed tomography (CT) systems, with a strong focus on noise characterization, image quality optimization, and innovative CT system design. The lab investigates fundamental noise behaviors in cone-beam and fan-beam CT, particularly through noise power spectrum (NPS) analysis, to understand spatially varying noise and its impact on image fidelity. They also explore novel imaging architectures such as multi-source inverse-geometry CT and develop advanced reconstruction techniques for low-dose and metal-artifact-prone imaging, especially in dental and small-animal applications. Their work bridges theoretical analysis, simulation, and experimental validation to enhance image quality and system performance in clinical and research settings.
Professor Masoud Mofarahi's research lab specializes in adsorption-based separation technologies and carbon capture materials, with a strong focus on zeolites and amine-based solvents for CO₂ and gas mixtures (e.g., CO₂/N₂, CH₄/N₂, O₂/N₂). The lab conducts experimental and thermodynamic studies on adsorption isotherms, pressure swing adsorption (PSA) processes, and solvent-based capture systems, emphasizing material characterization, process optimization, and energy efficiency. Key research directions include the development and application of advanced adsorbents like 13X, 5A, and 4A zeolites for sustainable gas separation and carbon dioxide mitigation in flue gases and natural gas streams.
Professor Hakho Lee's research lab specializes in developing advanced magnetic and nanomaterial-based diagnostic technologies for sensitive, rapid, and quantitative detection of rare biological entities such as single cells, pathogens, and biomarkers in complex biological fluids. The lab focuses on innovative microfluidic and NMR-based platforms, integrating magnetic nanoparticles and miniaturized sensors to enable point-of-care diagnostics with high sensitivity and specificity. Key research directions include single-cell detection, pathogen identification, and molecular profiling of cancer cells using magnetic resonance techniques.
Professor Qihang Ding's research lab specializes in the design and application of advanced nanomaterials for biomedical theranostics, with a strong focus on near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging and phototherapy. The lab develops smart, stimuli-responsive nanotheranostic agents—particularly those based on aggregation-induced emission (AIE) fluorophores and NIR-II window emitters—for precise targeting and treatment of infectious diseases (e.g., rabies, bacterial pneumonia) and cancer. Key research directions include blood-brain barrier penetration, tumor and infection microenvironment-responsive therapy, and the integration of nanorobots with phototherapy for real-time guidance and enhanced therapeutic precision.
Professor Uğur Korkut Pata's research lab specializes in environmental economics and sustainable development, focusing on the interplay between energy systems, environmental quality, and economic growth. The lab investigates the impacts of nuclear and renewable energy consumption, R&D expenditures, and financial development on key environmental indicators such as CO2 emissions, ecological footprint, and load capacity factor. A central theme is the empirical testing of environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) and load capacity curve (LCC) hypotheses across diverse countries and time periods. The lab employs advanced econometric methods, including ARDL, panel threshold, and Fourier-based models, to analyze long-term and nonlinear relationships in energy-environment-economy dynamics.
Professor Donghyun You's research lab specializes in computational fluid dynamics and turbulence modeling, with a strong focus on unsteady flows in turbomachinery and boundary layer dynamics. The lab investigates tip-leakage flows, vortical structures, and cavitation mechanisms in axial and centrifugal turbomachines using advanced large-eddy simulation (LES) techniques. Key research directions include the development of dynamic subgrid-scale models, the effects of geometric parameters (e.g., tip-gap size), and the influence of surface properties such as hydrophobicity on flow separation, drag, and pressure fluctuations. The lab also develops innovative numerical methods, including immersed boundary techniques on curvilinear grids, to simulate complex flow-structure interactions with high fidelity.
Professor Seok Jin Kim's research lab specializes in hematologic malignancies, with a primary focus on extranodal natural killer/T-cell lymphoma (ENKTL) and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The lab investigates optimal treatment strategies, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy, with particular emphasis on the role of surgery and immune checkpoint inhibitors like avelumab in improving survival and quality of life. The lab also explores predictive biomarkers such as CA IX and PD-L1 expression to guide personalized therapy in lymphomas and non-small cell lung cancer.
Professor Sheikh Salman Hassan's research lab specializes in next-generation wireless communication systems, with a focus on non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) and integrated space-air-ground networks for 6G. The lab explores intelligent resource allocation, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS), and mobile edge computing (MEC) using low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, CubeSats, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to enhance coverage, energy efficiency, and data rates. Key research directions include optimizing trajectory and offloading for UAVs, improving satellite communication in sub-THz and THz bands, and enabling seamless, high-capacity connectivity for maritime and remote users. The lab emphasizes energy-efficient, scalable, and intelligent solutions for ubiquitous connectivity in dynamic and challenging environments.
Professor Beom-Seon Jang's research lab specializes in advanced structural mechanics and materials engineering, with a focus on the dynamic response and failure mechanisms of marine and offshore structures under extreme loading conditions such as slamming, fire, and geotechnical penetration. The lab develops innovative numerical simulation techniques—particularly using advanced finite element methods like LS-Dyna with MMALE and thermal elasto-plastic analysis—for predicting structural behavior, welding deformation, and soil-structure interaction in complex environments. Research also emphasizes lightweight structural design, such as I-Core sandwich panels, and the optimization of passive fire protection systems to balance safety, cost, and construction efficiency.
Professor Jun-Young Lee's research lab focuses on cognitive aging, neurodegenerative diseases, and the neuropsychological assessment of dementia, with a strong emphasis on early detection and biomarkers in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The lab investigates the interplay between cognitive function, education, lifestyle activities, and brain structure, particularly using neuroimaging and standardized cognitive tools such as MoCA, WAIS, and VR-based memory assessments. A key focus is understanding the neural basis of cognitive decline, including spatial memory deficits and facial emotion recognition impairments in dementia subtypes.
