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Professor Jerome K. Hyun's research lab specializes in nanophotonics, optoelectronics, and renewable energy materials, focusing on the design and engineering of low-dimensional nanostructures such as semiconductor nanowires and dielectric microspheres. The lab explores light-matter interactions in nanostructured materials to develop advanced photonic devices, including ultrafast colorimetric sensors, high-efficiency photoelectrodes for solar water splitting, and structural color materials with tunable optical properties. A central theme is the integration of plasmonics, dielectric resonances, and heterostructured architectures to achieve enhanced performance in energy conversion and nanoscale optical control.
Shutaro Karube教授の研究室では、反強磁性体を用いた次世代スピントロニクスの基盤技術を開発しています。特に、反強磁性体に由来する特異なスピン効果（スピンスプリッター効果やスピンホール効果）を活用し、外部磁場なしで磁化を制御する新しいスピントロニクス素子の創出をめざしています。また、磁性界面におけるスピンダイナミクスや、磁気的励振モードの制御を用いた高精度なスピン信号操作の実現も重要な研究テーマです。
福井教授の研究室は、大規模な健康データを活用した実世界の医学的・公衆衛生的課題の解明を柱としています。特に、生涯にわたる健康行動（食事速度など）が肥満や生活習慣病に与える影響、および高齢化に伴う外科的合併症（MRSA感染など）の医療資源負担の評価を重点的に研究しています。また、COVID-19ワクチンの有効性と安全性を追跡する大規模なデータプラットフォーム構築にも貢献しており、日本における予防医療の科学的根拠の構築を目指しています。
Watanabe教授の研究室は、高齢者の健康と生活習慣の関連を解明する高齢者医学・予防医学を柱としています。特に、肥満度（BMI）と虚弱の関連、運動量の増加が虚弱予防に与える影響、および高齢者における栄養摂取の評価手法の妥当性について、大規模なコhort研究を基盤にした疫学的・臨床的研究を展開しています。また、高齢者における早期の虚弱リスクのスクリーニング手法の開発にも注力しています。
Professor Qing Tang's research lab specializes in theoretical and computational materials science, focusing on the electronic, magnetic, and catalytic properties of two-dimensional nanomaterials and atomically precise nanoclusters. Key research directions include understanding and tuning the functionality of MXenes, transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), graphene-based materials, and metal nanoclusters through chemical functionalization and surface engineering. The lab employs advanced density functional theory (DFT) calculations to explore energy storage mechanisms, electrocatalysis (especially CO₂ reduction and hydrogen evolution), and structure-property relationships at the atomic level.
Professor Byung-Wan Lee's research lab focuses on metabolic diseases, particularly the molecular mechanisms underlying non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes mellitus. The lab investigates cellular pathways involving autophagy, SIRT1, AMPK, and mTOR signaling in response to metabolic stressors such as lipotoxicity and pharmacological agents like metformin. It also explores the impact of dietary interventions—such as caloric restriction and intermittent fasting—on metabolic health and liver fat accumulation. Additionally, the lab examines the role of receptor for advanced glycation endproducts (RAGE) in pancreatic β-cell dysfunction and diabetic complications.
Professor Hyungjun Kim's research lab specializes in computational and experimental studies of excited-state processes in organic semiconducting materials, with a focus on singlet fission, multiexciton states, and multi-electron transfer mechanisms. The lab investigates the fundamental photophysics and electronic coupling in materials such as perylene bisimides and oligoacene-based dendrimers to enable efficient solar energy conversion. By integrating quantum chemical simulations, time-resolved spectroscopy, and machine learning, the group aims to design next-generation optoelectronic materials with tailored electronic and redox properties. Their work bridges molecular design, reaction mechanism prediction, and device-relevant performance optimization.
Professor Hyun Park's research lab focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying chronic inflammatory skin diseases, including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and rosacea, with an emphasis on immunologic dysregulation, neurovascular interactions, and genetic susceptibility. The lab investigates key signaling pathways, immune cell subsets, and oxidative stress responses—such as those involving Nox4 and reactive oxygen species—in driving inflammatory skin pathology. Additionally, the lab explores novel therapeutic strategies, including photodynamic therapy, for inflammatory and oncologic skin conditions. Their work bridges basic molecular mechanisms with clinical applications, aiming to uncover new targets for precision dermatology.
Professor Seong-kyun Im's research lab specializes in advanced energy conversion systems and high-speed aerodynamics, with a strong focus on plasma-assisted flow control and sustainable energy technologies. The lab investigates dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) actuators for manipulating supersonic and hypersonic boundary layers, aiming to improve the efficiency and stability of scramjet and propulsion systems. Additionally, the lab conducts comprehensive thermodynamic and economic analyses of plastic waste-to-energy systems, particularly plastic-integrated gasification combined cycles (plastic-IGCC), to enhance energy recovery and reduce environmental impact. The research integrates experimental fluid dynamics, numerical simulation, and sustainable energy system optimization.
Professor Moo-Yeol Baik's research lab specializes in starch science and food polymer chemistry, focusing on the physical and chemical behavior of starch-based systems under various processing and storage conditions. Key research directions include starch retrogradation, glass transition phenomena, moisture migration, and the effects of additives like glycerol and antioxidants on the stability and texture of starchy foods. The lab employs advanced analytical techniques such as DSC, DMA, solid-state NMR, and X-ray diffraction to investigate molecular-level changes in starch gels, bread crumb, and encapsulated lipids.
Professor Seong Jun Kang's research lab specializes in advanced oxide semiconductors and 2D materials for next-generation optoelectronic and neuromorphic devices. The lab focuses on developing transparent and flexible electronics, including high-performance phototransistors, transparent conductive electrodes, and optoelectronic logic circuits. Key research directions include enhancing device performance through surface engineering, heterostructure design, and defect control in wide-bandgap semiconductors like ZnO and TiO₂, with applications in wearable electronics, robotics, and autonomous systems.
Naoko Yoshie教授の研究室は、生体模倣の知見を応用したスマートポリマーの開発を柱としています。特に、ミドリガエルの足糸にヒントを得た可逆的自己修復性を持つエラストマーの設計や、水分を用いた自己修復メカニズムの創出に注力しています。また、水素結合や微相分離構造を制御することで、高い延性・靭性・回復性を併せ持つ新規ポリマー網状構造の創出を進めています。
Naoki Shinohara教授の研究室は、無線電力伝送（WPT）技術の実用化に向け、特にマイクロ波を用いた電力伝送と受電素子（レクティナント）の高効率化を主な研究テーマとしています。1990年代のマイクロ波電力伝送実験を皮切りに、高効率なレクティナントの開発や、空間的最適配置による受電効率向上の研究を進めてきました。近年では、IoTセンサーや電気自動車への無線充電技術の応用にも注力しており、実環境での実用性を追求しています。
Sato教授の研究室は、ナノ材料を用いた次世代触媒の開発を柱としており、特にレアメタルの代替や触媒の耐久性向上に注力しています。60GHz帯のミリ波通信における電波伝搬の可視性向上や、アンモニアからの水素生成プロセスの常温起動技術の開発も進めています。また、白金を極限まで低減した合金触媒の設計とその電子状態制御による反応性向上の研究も展開しています。
Professor Dae-Duk Kim's research lab specializes in pharmaceutical sciences with a focus on drug disposition, absorption, and bioavailability. The lab investigates the mechanisms underlying the oral bioavailability of anticancer drugs, particularly using doxorubicin as a model compound, to understand the roles of intestinal absorption and first-pass metabolism. Their work combines in vivo pharmacokinetic studies with in vitro models such as Caco-2 cell monolayers to evaluate drug transport and permeability. The lab's research aims to improve the oral delivery of poorly absorbed drugs through a better understanding of absorption barriers and transporter interactions.
Professor Jae Hee Cho's research lab specializes in interventional endoscopy and minimally invasive therapies for gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary malignancies, with a focus on radiofrequency ablation (RFA) techniques for biliary and pancreatic cancers. The lab investigates temperature-controlled RFA, including endoscopic biliary RFA (EB-RFA) and intraductal RFA (ID-RFA), to improve treatment efficacy and safety in advanced or surgically challenging cases. A key research direction involves understanding molecular mechanisms of chemoresistance in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, particularly the role of the NRF2 pathway in tumor progression and therapeutic resistance. The lab also contributes to clinical classification systems and procedural optimization in endoscopy, such as TNM staging for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors and procedural sequencing in same-day endoscopy.
Professor Soo-Yeon Cho's research lab specializes in the development of advanced two-dimensional (2D) materials and nanostructured heterostructures for next-generation electronic and chemical sensing applications. The lab focuses on enhancing gas sensing performance through innovative material engineering, including controlled doping, noble metal functionalization, and vertical alignment of transition metal dichalcogenides like MoS₂ and black phosphorus. Key research directions include improving sensitivity, selectivity, and response kinetics for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and toxic gases such as NO₂ and H₂, as well as enabling scalable, wearable sensing platforms using carbon nanotubes and flexible substrates. The lab also explores fundamental charge transfer mechanisms at 2D heterointerfaces to guide rational design of high-performance sensors and electronic devices.
Professor Joo-Hong Lee's research lab focuses on advancing metal halide perovskite-based optoelectronic devices, with a strong emphasis on enhancing stability, reproducibility, and performance through fundamental understanding of material interfaces, defect passivation, and processing conditions. The lab investigates critical challenges such as ion migration, halide segregation, and environmental degradation—particularly under humidity and electrical stress—while developing innovative strategies like novel ligand engineering and van der Waals contacts to mitigate device degradation. A key research direction involves the design of lead- and tin-based perovskites with improved stability and reduced toxicity for sustainable solar energy applications. The lab also explores resistive switching mechanisms in perovskite-based memristors, aiming to overcome intrinsic variability and enhance device reliability for next-generation electronics.
Professor Jihoon Wang's research lab specializes in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies, with a strong focus on geomechanical risk assessment, carbon mineralization in various geological formations, and the optimization of subsurface operations in carbon storage and enhanced oil recovery. The lab integrates advanced modeling techniques—such as artificial neural networks, nodal analysis, and proxy modeling—with field data and reservoir simulation to improve the safety, efficiency, and permanence of CO₂ storage. Key research directions include understanding CO₂ trapping mechanisms, predicting and mitigating operational challenges in electrical submersible pumps, and designing optimal relief wells and injection strategies in complex reservoirs.
Akiyama教授の研究室は、遺伝性がん症候群、特に非ポリポーシスコロレタルがん（HNPCC）様症候群の遺伝的背景を解明する研究を主軸としています。特に、hMSH6遺伝子のゲノム変異が腫瘍形成に寄与するメカニズムを、微小相同定性（MSI）や体細胞二段階不活性化の観点から解析しています。また、慢性膀胱炎の病態解明にも注力し、Hunner病変を有するインターティシャル cystitis（IC/BPS）が特異的な免疫反応と関連するという新たな病態概念を提唱しています。
