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Haruo Kasai教授の研究室は、脳のシナプス可塑性と記憶形成の細胞・分子機構を、主に二光子顕微鏡を用いた生体膜内でのリアルタイムイメージングと光遺伝学的手法を組み合わせて解明しています。特に、シナプススパインの形態的変化（拡大・縮小・消失・新生）が学習や記憶にどのように関与するかを、ニューロンの活動と神経伝達物質（ドーパミン、グルタメート）の時系列的作用に注目して研究しています。また、cAMP・PKA・BDNF・アクチン系のシグナル伝達経路がスパインの長期的安定化に果たす役割にも焦点を当てています。
Professor Su Jong Yu's research lab specializes in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related liver diseases, focusing on clinical management, prognostic factors, and therapeutic strategies. The lab investigates the impact of viral load, serum lipid profiles, and treatment response in HCC patients, with particular emphasis on high-risk populations such as those with resolved HBV infection or portal vein tumor thrombosis. Their work integrates large-scale retrospective studies and systematic appraisals of international guidelines to improve standard-of-care and identify novel prognostic markers and treatment approaches.
Professor Seyun Kim's research lab focuses on cellular signaling and metabolism, with a central emphasis on inositol phosphates, intermediate filaments, and autophagy regulation. The lab investigates the multifaceted roles of signaling molecules such as inositol pyrophosphates and IPMK in controlling cellular homeostasis, cell survival, and disease pathways. It also explores the structural and functional regulation of signaling proteins like betaPix and mTORC1, with translational applications in cancer therapy and metabolic disorders. The lab integrates biochemistry, cell biology, and computational drug discovery to uncover novel therapeutic targets.
Professor Hye Jin Yoo's research lab focuses on the pathophysiological roles of adipokines, hepatokines, and other metabolic hormones in the development of cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. The lab investigates how adipose tissue and liver-derived signaling molecules—such as omentin-1, chemerin, fibroblast growth factor 21, fetuin-A, and selenoprotein P—influence arterial stiffness, endothelial dysfunction, and atherosclerosis, particularly in the context of type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Their work emphasizes the translational potential of these biomarkers as independent risk predictors and therapeutic targets. The lab integrates clinical epidemiology with molecular mechanisms to uncover novel pathways linking metabolic dysfunction to cardiovascular outcomes.
Professor Jaewoo Kang's research lab specializes in natural language processing and machine learning with a focus on biomedical and healthcare applications. The lab develops advanced deep learning models for tasks such as biomedical text mining, drug-drug interaction extraction, and schema matching in heterogeneous data sources. A key emphasis is on creating robust, generalizable models that can handle complex, noisy, or opaque biomedical data without relying on hand-crafted features. The lab also contributes to open science by releasing pre-trained models and code to support reproducibility and broader research impact.
Takashi Tsuboi教授の研究室は、てんかんやパーキンソン病をはじめとする神経変性疾患における深部脳刺激術（DBS）の効果と副作用の解明を柱としています。特に、嚥下障害や発声異常といった運動器症状や非運動症状の管理に注力しており、DBSの最適標的や神経回路の機能的・構造的つながりの解析にも取り組んでいます。臨床的意義の高い神経内科学的知見の提供を目的とした、多施設共同の疫学的・神経画像解析研究が特徴です。
Professor Junyoung Park's research lab specializes in intelligent systems and hardware-software co-design, focusing on energy-efficient computing, real-time scheduling, and embedded AI acceleration. The lab develops advanced algorithms and architectures—such as graph neural networks, reinforcement learning, and specialized processors—for optimizing performance in resource-constrained environments like mobile and edge devices. Key research directions include low-power vision systems, real-time task scheduling in multi-agent and multi-core environments, and secure, reliable compilation for emerging execution platforms like WebAssembly. The lab bridges theoretical innovation with practical implementation, targeting applications in autonomous systems, IoT, and embedded AI.
Professor Aloysius Soon's research lab specializes in computational materials science, focusing on the atomic-scale understanding of functional oxides and heterogeneous catalysts for energy and environmental applications. The lab employs first-principles density-functional theory (DFT) calculations to investigate surface chemistry, defect structures, and electronic properties of copper-based oxides, transition metal nitrides, and chalcogenides such as ZnIn2S4. Key research directions include the thermodynamic stability of low-index surfaces, native defects in cuprous oxide, and the design of single-atom catalysts on non-conventional supports like TiN. The work aims to guide the rational development of efficient catalysts for reactions such as the water-gas shift and methanol oxidation, with a strong emphasis on stoichiometry, metastability, and electronic structure control.
Professor Yeon Hee Park's research lab specializes in translational breast cancer genomics, focusing on understanding the molecular and immune dynamics of treatment response and resistance in HER2-positive and triple-negative breast cancers. The lab integrates multi-omics approaches—such as whole exome sequencing, transcriptome profiling, and immunohistochemistry—across longitudinal patient cohorts to identify predictive biomarkers and therapeutic vulnerabilities. Key research directions include the impact of neoadjuvant chemotherapy on the tumor immune microenvironment, the clinical relevance of tumor mutational burden in metastatic disease, and the development of targeted therapies for treatment-experienced patients. The lab also actively contributes to clinical trial design and biomarker discovery in precision oncology.
石橋慎文教授の研究室では、銅を含む金属酵素の反応機構、特にモノオキシゲナーゼ活性を示すジカルボン酸型銅錯体の酸化反応機構を、模型錯体を用いた精密な電子分光学的・赤外分光的・ラジカル捕捉実験を組み合わせて解明しています。主な研究対象はチロシナーゼやドーパミンβ-モノオキシゲナーゼなどの生体酸化酵素の反応中間体であり、過酸化物やジカルボン酸(III)種の生成・反応性を解明しています。また、反応機構の理解を応用し、有機合成への応用や新しい酸化触媒の開発にも取り組んでいます。
Professor Jeong-Hoon Lee's research lab specializes in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) biology, transplantation oncology, and immunotherapy, with a strong focus on improving prognostic models and developing novel immunotherapeutic strategies for HCC. The lab integrates clinical oncology with advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and deep learning to refine liver transplantation criteria and predict tumor recurrence. Key research directions include the development of immune cell therapies—such as dendritic cell and cytokine-induced killer (CIK) cell vaccines—and the identification of molecular targets, including the NLRP3 inflammasome, for inflammatory diseases like acne. The lab also investigates cerebrovascular diseases, particularly posterior circulation ischemic stroke, in the Korean population, emphasizing epidemiological and clinical characterization.
Professor Young Seok Ju's research lab specializes in cancer genomics and mitochondrial biology, focusing on the identification and functional characterization of somatic mutations in both nuclear and mitochondrial DNA across various cancers. The lab employs advanced genomics technologies—such as whole-genome and whole-transcriptome sequencing—to uncover the molecular mechanisms underlying tumorigenesis, particularly in lung cancer and rare cancer subtypes. A key focus is understanding the origins and consequences of mitochondrial DNA mutations, including mitochondrial-nuclear genome fusions, and their roles in cancer progression and pathogenesis. The lab also develops computational tools, like Mutalisk, to decode mutational signatures in the context of genomic, transcriptional, and epigenomic landscapes.
Professor Mayeen Uddin Khandaker's research lab focuses on advanced materials for sustainable energy and environmental safety, with a strong emphasis on perovskite solar cells, green synthesis of nanomaterials, and radiation shielding in construction materials. The lab investigates structural and fabrication innovations to enhance the stability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells, while also exploring eco-friendly nanoparticle synthesis using biological agents for biomedical and environmental applications. Additionally, the lab conducts critical studies on radionuclide concentrations and radiation shielding properties of building materials, particularly in the context of Bangladesh’s rapid urbanization and industrial growth. These interdisciplinary efforts aim to address energy sustainability, environmental protection, and public health safety through materials science and radiation physics.
Professor Joonseok Lee's research lab specializes in the design and application of advanced nanomaterials for biomedical and environmental technologies. Key research directions include the development of graphene-based nanocomposites for enhanced photocatalysis and chemiluminescence sensing, peptide-based self-assembled nanostructures with tunable optical and surface properties, and multifunctional nanotheranostic platforms for image-guided cancer therapy. The lab also focuses on innovative nanomaterials for real-time detection of airborne pathogens, emphasizing point-of-care diagnostics and environmental monitoring.
Peihao Geng教授の研究室では、摩擦溶接を含む固体状態溶接技術の基礎的メカニズムとプロセス制御を解明することを主眼としています。特に、ニッケル基超合金やアルミ合金、CFRPを含む異種材料の接合において、熱・機械的応力場の連成挙動、微細組織の変化、界面遷移メカニズムを数値シミュレーションと実験で一体的に解明しています。高精度なプロセスモデリングとパラメータ最適化を通じて、航空宇宙分野向けの高強度・高信頼性接合技術の開発を推進しています。
Professor Yongsok Seo's research lab specializes in the design and development of advanced functional materials, with a focus on nanocomposites, piezoelectric and electroactive materials, and smart soft matter. The lab investigates the integration of nanomaterials—such as multiwalled carbon nanotubes, PZT nanofibers, and block copolymers—into polymer matrices to enhance electrical, mechanical, and rheological properties. Key research directions include energy harvesting via piezoelectric nanogenerators, tunable electrorheological and magnetorheological fluids, and interfacial self-assembly of block copolymers at liquid interfaces. The lab combines advanced fabrication techniques like electrospinning and in-situ polymerization with comprehensive characterization to enable next-generation smart materials for biomedical, energy, and industrial applications.
Professor Young-Seuk Park's research lab focuses on ecological and environmental sustainability, with a strong emphasis on biodiversity conservation, species distribution modeling under climate change, and the impacts of human development on aquatic and forest ecosystems. The lab employs advanced ecological modeling techniques—such as MaxEnt—to predict the distribution of invasive and endemic species, particularly in East Asian river systems and monsoon-affected regions. Research also extends to physiological ecology, examining ion transport mechanisms in amphibians and their responses to environmental stressors. The lab’s work bridges fundamental biological research with practical conservation strategies in the face of global environmental change.
Professor Kwan Woo Nam's research lab specializes in the design and development of advanced functional materials for sustainable energy storage, with a primary focus on aqueous rechargeable metal-ion batteries, including zinc and magnesium batteries. The lab explores innovative strategies to enhance electrochemical performance by leveraging crystal water and tailored host structures to improve ion diffusion, structural stability, and interfacial kinetics. Key research directions include the rational design of metal-organic frameworks, layered oxide cathodes, and redox-active organic materials for high-capacity, long-life, and safe energy storage systems.
Toda教授の研究室は、顕微鏡技術を基盤に、生体分子の動きや熱的性質を非標識で高感度に可視化する新規光デバイスとイメージング手法の開発を進めています。特に、中赤外光を用いたフォトリスケラブルな熱的イメージングや、相位変化を精密に測定する定量的位相顕微鏡技術を応用し、細胞内の温度勾配や熱伝導特性を非破壊で解明しています。また、ラマン散乱や赤外吸収に代わる高感度・高分解能な化学的コントラスト取得手法の開発も進め、医療・バイオ分野への応用を視野に研究を展開しています。
Mizuguchi教授の研究室は、遺伝子治療や再生医療に応用可能な効率的なアデノウイルスベクターの開発を柱としています。特に、E1/E3やE1/E4欠失型アデノウイルスベクターのin vitroリガーション法による簡便な作成技術の確立が特徴です。また、iPS細胞やES細胞への効率的遺伝子導入、ゲノム編集技術の応用による肝細胞への効率的分化誘導など、幹細胞の機能制御と医療応用に向けた基盤技術の構築を進めています。
