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伊江 裕貴教授の研究室では、有機半導体材料の設計とその電子的・構造的特性の解明を柱として、n型およびp型有機トランジスタ材料の開発を進めています。特に、π結合を介した分子間相互作用や、官能基の導入による分子軌道制御を核に、高安定性・高移動度を両立する新規有機半導体の創出を目的としています。また、単分子接合の構築や、C–H結合の選択的機能化を応用した新規合成手法の開発も併行して行っています。
Hikaru Takeuchi教授の研究室は、脳の構造的・機能的可塑性に注目し、作業記憶や処理速度、感情知能といった認知機能と脳の構造的変化の関連を、画像解析技術（fMRI、VBM、VBA）を用いて解明しています。特に、認知訓練が白質の整合性や灰白質体積に与える影響、およびそれらが創造性や社会的知能にどう関連するかを、実験的介入と縦断的分析によって探求しています。
Professor Yung-Eun Sung's research lab specializes in advanced materials for sustainable energy conversion and storage, with a strong focus on electrocatalysts for fuel cells, batteries, and solar energy conversion. Key research directions include the design and synthesis of non-precious metal and single-atom catalysts for oxygen reduction and hydrogen peroxide production, as well as innovative electrode architectures for lithium-sulfur batteries and dye-sensitized solar cells. The lab emphasizes structure-property relationships in nanostructured materials to enhance activity, selectivity, and durability in electrochemical systems.
Professor Jae-Joon Song's research lab specializes in rock mechanics and fluid flow characterization in porous media, with a strong focus on geological CO₂ storage, non-Darcy flow, and pore-scale modeling. The lab integrates advanced imaging techniques such as micro-CT scanning with experimental mechanics and computational modeling to investigate fluid-rock interactions, permeability evolution, and failure mechanisms in fractured and porous rocks. Key research directions include the development of pore channel models from reconstructed microstructures, effective pressure law applications under varying confining and pore pressures, and the analysis of inertial flow effects using the Forchheimer equation. The lab also explores 3D-printed rock analogs to simulate natural rock behavior under controlled conditions, enabling detailed study of crack propagation and strain localization.
Professor Inkyung Jung's research lab specializes in statistical methodology for spatial and temporal cluster detection, with a strong focus on developing advanced scan statistics for diverse data types such as ordinal, multinomial, and hierarchical categorical data. The lab emphasizes methodological innovation in public health and pharmacovigilance, particularly in adapting spatial scan statistics to handle complex data structures while adjusting for covariates through generalized linear models. Their work also extends to optimizing cluster detection performance using metrics like the Gini coefficient and applying these methods to real-world health data, including disease surveillance and drug safety monitoring.
Professor W. Namkung's research lab specializes in ion channel biology, with a primary focus on TMEM16A (ANO1), a calcium-activated chloride channel (CaCC). The lab investigates the molecular mechanisms, physiological roles, and pharmacological modulation of ANO1 in epithelial secretion, smooth muscle function, and cancer progression. A central direction involves the discovery and development of highly potent and selective small-molecule modulators—both inhibitors and activators—of ANO1 for therapeutic applications in diseases such as cystic fibrosis, hypertension, diarrhea, and prostate cancer. The lab employs high-throughput screening, electrophysiology, and structure-activity relationship studies to identify and optimize novel channel modulators with high specificity and low off-target effects.
Professor Woojun Park's research lab focuses on microbial pathogenesis, antibiotic resistance, and host-microbe interactions, with a particular emphasis on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying bacterial stress responses, biofilm formation, and virulence. The lab investigates how metabolic pathways such as the glyoxylate shunt and oxidative stress defense systems contribute to bacterial survival under host and antibiotic stress. Additionally, the lab explores the role of iron metabolism and redox homeostasis in antibiotic action, as well as the impact of environmental and host factors on microbial community dynamics and disease progression.
Professor Gyoujin Cho's research lab specializes in the development of high-performance, low-cost, and scalable printed electronics for next-generation flexible and wearable devices. The lab focuses on roll-to-roll (R2R) gravure printing technologies to enable large-area, high-yield fabrication of functional electronic components such as sensors, thin-film transistors, and rectennas. Key research directions include the design of advanced printable inks—particularly based on high-purity semiconducting single-walled carbon nanotubes and conductive polymers—along with robust encapsulation strategies to enhance device stability under real-world environmental conditions. The ultimate goal is to enable ubiquitous, disposable, and energy-efficient smart electronics for applications in health monitoring, IoT, and wearable systems.
本研究室では、免疫系の制御機構、特にCD40-CD40L相互作用やCD100の機能に注目し、自己免疫疾患の発症メカニズムを解明しています。T細胞の自己反応性制御や樹状細胞の成熟におけるシグナル伝達の役割を分子・細胞レベルで解析しており、自己免疫疾患の予防や治療戦略の開発を目指しています。
Sivakumar Gowthamen教授の研究室は、持続可能な土木工学の実現を目指し、微生物誘導炭酸塩析出（MICP）を核としたバイオセメント技術の開発に注力しています。特に、斜面安定化や土壌改良における環境負荷低減型技術の実用化を目的とし、自然由来の細菌や低コスト原料を活用した新規バイオセメントプロセスの開発が進められています。また、凍結融解や乾燥・湿潤サイクル、酸性雨といった自然環境要因に対する耐久性の評価も重要な研究テーマです。
Professor Ki Jun Jeong's research lab specializes in synthetic biology and metabolic engineering of industrial microorganisms, with a primary focus on *Corynebacterium glutamicum* and *Escherichia coli*. The lab develops advanced genetic tools—such as synthetic promoters and signal peptides—to enhance microbial cell factories for the efficient production of high-value chemicals, amino acids, and recombinant proteins. Key research directions include cofactor-free photo-biocatalysis using engineered P450 systems, metabolic pathway optimization for sustainable chemical production (e.g., ectoine and cinnamaldehyde), and high-density protein secretion for industrial bioproduction. The lab integrates synthetic biology, systems metabolic engineering, and bioprocess optimization to design robust microbial platforms for biotechnology applications.
Professor Justin Y. Jeon's research lab focuses on metabolic health, particularly the interplay between obesity, type 2 diabetes, and lifestyle interventions. The lab investigates hormonal regulation (e.g., adiponectin, leptin, chemerin, MCH) in relation to body composition, insulin sensitivity, and energy metabolism in both clinical populations and animal models. Key research directions include the metabolic benefits of structured exercise programs in obese adolescents, diabetic patients, and cancer survivors, as well as the role of neuroendocrine pathways in long-term metabolic health and longevity.
Professor Ji-Hyuk Park's research lab specializes in geriatric health and wellness, focusing on improving the quality of life and mental health of older adults through lifestyle interventions, cognitive screening, and technology-based therapies. The lab investigates the impact of physical activity, leisure participation, and digital exercise programs—such as Nintendo Wii-based interventions—on chronic conditions like low back pain and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). A key focus is on developing and validating reliable, clinically applicable tools for assessing multifaceted lifestyles and cognitive function in aging populations.
Professor Jun Sung Kim's research lab specializes in the design and application of two-dimensional and van der Waals heterostructures for next-generation spintronic and optoelectronic devices. The lab focuses on leveraging atomically thin materials, particularly topological insulators and transition metal dichalcogenides, to achieve efficient spin-orbit torque and enhanced fluorescence for advanced imaging and sensing. A key research direction involves engineering heterostructures with atomically sharp interfaces to minimize current leakage and maximize charge-to-spin conversion efficiency at room temperature. The lab also explores multimodal nanoprobes for biomedical diagnostics and cell tracking, integrating nanomaterials with optical and magnetic functionalities.
Professor Jin-Sol Lee's research lab focuses on the impacts of environmental stressors—particularly ocean acidification and metal pollutants—on aquatic invertebrates, with a strong emphasis on rotifers as model organisms. The lab investigates molecular defense mechanisms, including glutathione S-transferases and mitochondrial genome organization, to understand oxidative stress responses and multigenerational adaptation. Additionally, the lab explores data-driven approaches in machine learning, particularly open-set recognition and data-dependent capacity analysis in neural networks, to address unknown-class detection in real-world AI applications. These interdisciplinary efforts bridge environmental toxicology and computational intelligence, aiming to uncover biological resilience and improve model robustness in complex systems.
Professor Kyungmin Huh's research lab focuses on infectious diseases, particularly respiratory infections and emerging viral threats in the Asia-Pacific region. The lab investigates the impact of public health interventions such as non-pharmaceutical measures on respiratory disease burden, evaluates vaccine effectiveness—especially for hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome—and examines the epidemiology and clinical outcomes of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens like CA-MRSA. The research integrates population-based epidemiological studies with public health policy implications, emphasizing real-world effectiveness of vaccines and antiviral treatments.
Professor Semin Lee's research lab focuses on understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying human diseases through advanced genomics, bioinformatics, and systems biology approaches. Key research directions include somatic mosaicism in the human brain, cancer immunotherapy, and the role of the oral microbiome in chronic inflammatory diseases such as periodontitis and dental caries. The lab integrates single-cell sequencing, machine learning, and multi-omics technologies to uncover disease mechanisms and identify novel therapeutic targets.
Takaaki Konuma教授の研究室は、造血幹細胞移植における長期成績の向上を目的として、特に新生児へその他の臓器移植と同様に、臍帯血移植（CBT）の最適化に注力しています。特に、細胞数や幹細胞の質、エピジェネティクス的制御、免疫再建のメカニズムに着目し、移植後の再生・拒絶反応・移植片対宿主病（GVHD）の予後を改善する戦略を解明しています。また、MAIT細胞などの先天免疫細胞の再建とcGVHDの関連についても、臨床的意義を明らかにしています。
Koyama教授の研究室では、脳内炎症が神経・精神疾患に与える影響を解明することを目的としており、特に末梢臓器の炎症が脳に及ぼす神経炎症反応のメカニズムに注目しています。また、セロトニン受容体5-HT3Rの脳内分布と機能の解明を通じて、認知・情動機能の神経回路機構を解き明かしています。遺伝子編集マウスを用いた画像解析技術を駆使した神経生物学的アプローチが特徴です。
Kunihiko Nishino教授の研究室は、細菌における多剤耐性の主要なメカニズムである薬剤効果ポンプ（多剤放出ポンプ）の遺伝子機能と制御機構を解明することを主眼としています。特に、エシュェリチア・コリやサルモネラ属の多剤耐性ポンプ（RND、MFS、MATE、ABCスーパーファミリーなど）の基盤的機能と、その発現を調節する転写因子（RamA、EvgA、BaeSRなど）の役割を分子生物学的手法を用いて解明しています。また、環境要因（インドール、胆汁、培地上清）が耐性ポンプを誘導するメカニズムの解明にも貢献しています。
