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Professor Sung-Kyun Jung's research lab specializes in advanced materials for next-generation energy storage, with a primary focus on high-performance cathode materials and solid-state electrolytes for lithium-ion and all-solid-state batteries. The lab investigates the fundamental electrochemical, structural, and interfacial behaviors of nickel-rich layered oxides and garnet-type solid electrolytes, emphasizing stability, kinetics, and degradation mechanisms under high-voltage and high-temperature conditions. A key research direction involves engineering nanoscale and mechanically flexible materials to enhance ionic conductivity and interfacial contact in solid-state batteries.
福島賢治教授の研究室では、量子色力学（QCD）の高温・高密度な状態であるクォーク-グルーオンプラズマの性質を、場の理論的手法と格子QCDの結果を統合して解明しています。特に、強い磁場やトポロジカルな変動がクォークの手対称性に与える影響、およびそれに関連する「ねじれ磁気効果」（Chiral Magnetic Effect）のメカニズムを、PNJL模型を用いて詳細に分析しています。また、相転移の性質や色超伝導、非一様相の可能性など、QCD相図の複雑な構造の理解を目指した理論的研究が中心です。
Akihiro Shimizu教授の研究室は、有機半導体材料の電子構造とその応用に焦点を当てた先端的研究を展開しています。特に、キノジンジメタン骨格やフェナレンイル骨格を有する新しいスピン状態を示す有機分子の合成とその多体励起状態の制御を主なテーマとしています。分子内・分子間の共有結合的相互作用とπスタック構造の協調的発現が、低エネルギー吸収や強い反磁性的性質をもたらす仕組みを解明しています。また、ナノスケールの半導体デバイスにおける機械的応力制御技術（LMC）の開発を通じて、次世代CMOS技術の性能向上にも貢献しています。
Yoshiro Saito教授の研究室は、セレン代謝と酸化的ストレスの関連を解明するため、セレノプロテインPの構造・機能とその生理的役割に焦点を当てた研究を行っています。特に、セレノプロテインPがリン脂質過酸化物を還元する酵素活性を持ち、セレンを標的臓器へ輸送する役割を果たすことを明らかにしてきました。また、細胞死の種類（アポトーシスとネクローシス）の分岐メカニズムや、セレン欠乏が細胞生存に与える影響についても、T細胞系を用いた詳細な細胞生物学的アプローチを展開しています。
UCHIDA教授の研究室は、脳の血管境界である血球脳関門（BBB）や血脳脊髄液関門（BCSFB）に存在する輸送体・受容体の絶対的発現量を、定量的タンパク質体解析技術を用いて高精度に解明しています。特に、ヒトとラットの比較解析を通じて、薬物送達や栄養因子の脳内供給に関与するタンパク質の種間差を解明しており、神経疾患やアルツハイマー病における血管機能障害のメカニズム解明にも貢献しています。
Professor Jae Seok Bae's research lab specializes in abdominal and liver imaging, with a focus on improving the diagnostic accuracy of medical imaging for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and liver fibrosis. The lab investigates advanced imaging techniques such as contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), MRI with hepatobiliary agents (HBA-MRI), and elastography to enhance the detection and characterization of liver tumors, vascular invasion, and hepatic steatosis. A key research direction involves validating and optimizing the Liver Imaging Reporting and Data System (LI-RADS) criteria across different modalities, particularly in post-treatment and post-transplant settings. The lab also explores interventional radiology applications, including endoscopic balloon dilation and stent placement for gastrointestinal motility disorders.
Professor Youngro Byun's research lab specializes in biotherapeutics and biomaterials, focusing on the development of advanced drug delivery systems and surface-modified materials for biomedical applications. Key research directions include the design of heparin-based conjugates with reduced anticoagulant activity for cancer therapy, the engineering of polymeric surfaces functionalized with heparin to prevent thrombosis, and the development of non-invasive delivery strategies for macromolecular biologics. The lab also contributes to bioinformatics by creating web-based tools for RNA structure visualization, integrating computational biology with therapeutic innovation. These interdisciplinary efforts aim to enhance drug efficacy, safety, and delivery while addressing critical challenges in chronic disease management and biomaterial biocompatibility.
Professor Hye Won Lee's research lab specializes in translational and clinical oncology, with a focus on understanding the biological mechanisms underlying aggressive cancers such as medullary breast cancer (MBC) and gastric cancer. The lab investigates molecular determinants of cancer cell survival, stress response pathways (e.g., SAPK/JNK), and tumor microenvironment factors that influence treatment resistance and prognosis. Additionally, the lab contributes to the development and validation of non-invasive diagnostic models for liver diseases, including NAFLD and NASH, using elastography-based techniques. The overarching goal is to improve risk stratification, early detection, and personalized management strategies for patients with cancer and chronic liver diseases.
Professor Hyung Tae Kim's research lab specializes in advanced oxide semiconductor devices and bio-integrated electronics, focusing on the development of high-performance, stable thin-film transistors (TFTs) using materials like amorphous indium-gallium-zinc oxide (a-IGZO) and transparent conductive oxides. The lab explores innovative fabrication techniques—such as EHD jet printing and interlayer engineering—to enhance device performance and stability for next-generation displays and flexible electronics. A key research direction involves creating biocompatible and biodegradable neuromorphic devices using hyaluronic acid for implantable bioelectronics, addressing critical challenges in neural interface technologies. The lab also investigates optoelectronic systems for high-quality image generation using RGB light mixing and advanced pixel driving schemes for AMOLED displays.
Professor Rakesh Shrestha's research lab focuses on next-generation intelligent transportation systems, with a strong emphasis on vehicular ad-hoc networks (VANETs), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and 5G-enabled connected vehicle ecosystems. The lab explores secure, scalable, and low-latency communication solutions using blockchain technology, machine learning, and hybrid satellite-terrestrial networks to address critical challenges in trust, security, and real-time data dissemination. Key research directions include decentralized trust management, autonomous air and ground vehicle coordination, and resilient network architectures for smart mobility.
Professor Seung Wook Kim's research lab specializes in the development of advanced biomaterials and nanomaterials for biomedical and energy applications. The lab focuses on creating smart, skin-integrated microfluidic systems for real-time sweat analysis, exploring the pathophysiology of bone diseases using stem cell models, and investigating cellular signaling mechanisms in cancer. Additionally, the lab pioneers the synthesis of novel perovskite nanowires with unique crystal phases for high-performance energy-harvesting devices. These interdisciplinary efforts bridge materials science, bioengineering, and molecular biology to address challenges in personalized medicine and sustainable energy.
Professor Shahzad Ahmed's research lab specializes in radar-based human-computer interaction and intelligent sensing, with a focus on hand gesture recognition using ultra-wideband (UWB) and frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) radars. The lab develops advanced signal processing and deep learning techniques—such as 3D spectrogram representation, multistream CNNs, and inception-based networks—for accurate, non-contact gesture recognition in real-world environments. A key emphasis is on privacy-preserving, distraction-free interfaces for automotive applications and healthcare monitoring, including vital sign detection and activity recognition.
Professor Youngmi Kim's research lab specializes in the design and application of functional fluorescent probes for real-time biomolecular imaging and sensing, with a focus on enzyme activity detection in living systems. The lab develops innovative molecular tools—such as turn-on probes and ESIPT-based sensors—that enable high-sensitivity, selective, and quantitative analysis of biological processes at the single-cell level. Additionally, the lab explores advanced materials and biochemical strategies, including multivalent ligand design, BODIPY-based aggregates, and biomass pretreatment technologies, to address challenges in biomedicine and sustainable energy. Their interdisciplinary work bridges organic chemistry, chemical biology, and materials science to create next-generation probes and functional materials.
Professor Robin Nunkoo's research lab specializes in tourism sociology and community-based tourism research, with a strong focus on residents' attitudes and support for tourism development. The lab investigates the socio-psychological and structural factors influencing community perceptions, using advanced quantitative methods such as structural equation modeling (SEM) and cross-country regression analysis. Key research directions include the application of social exchange theory to understand tourism impacts, the role of perceived benefits and costs, and the influence of tourism on public health outcomes—evidenced by studies on tourism and the COVID-19 pandemic. The lab emphasizes theory-driven research and methodological rigor in tourism social science.
Professor Sang-Jip Nam's research lab specializes in natural product chemistry, focusing on the isolation, structural elucidation, and biological evaluation of bioactive compounds from marine and terrestrial organisms. The lab primarily investigates meroterpenoids, polyketides, and terpenoids derived from marine bacteria and sponges, with an emphasis on their potential therapeutic applications in cancer, inflammation, and metabolic disorders. Advanced spectroscopic techniques, including 2D NMR, ECD, and HRMS, combined with the advanced Mosher's method, are routinely employed to determine complex structures and absolute configurations. The lab also explores structure-activity relationships to identify novel lead compounds for drug discovery.
Gotoh教授の研究室は、肺や腎臓の上皮細胞の発生・機能を解明するため、ヒト induced ippotent stem cells (hiPSCs) や胚性幹細胞を用いた3次元培養系を駆使した臓器オルガノイド技術の開発を柱としています。特に、気道や肺胞上皮細胞の特異的マーカーの同定と、それらを用いた機能的で再現性のある in vitro モデルの構築が進んでいます。これにより、線維化や炎症性肺疾患の病態解明や薬剤スクリーニングが可能となり、再生医療や疾患モデルの確立に貢献しています。
Weiwei Zhou教授の研究室は、炭素ナノ材料、特にシングルウォール・カーボンナノチューブ（SWNTs）のエピタクシャル成長とそのナノスケール制御を核として、高品質で高密度なSWNTアレイの創出を目的としています。特に、銅を触媒として用いる新規なCVD法や、水を用いた金属性ナノチューブの選択的除去技術により、半導体的性質を有するSWNTアレイの高効率合成を実現しています。また、ナノ粒子の形状制御や複合セラミックスの高導電化・高強度化にも取り組んでおり、次世代エレクトロニクスやEMIシールド材料の開発に貢献しています。
鈴木泰彦教授の研究室は、結核菌や環境微生物を対象とした分子生物学的・遺伝学的解析を柱としています。特に、抗結核薬（カナマイシン、ピラジナミド）耐性の分子機構や、微生物におけるリボソームRNA遺伝子の構造・機能、および環境汚染物質の微生物的還元機構の解明を進めています。これらの研究を通じて、感染症の診断法の開発や、バイオレメディエーションの応用に繋がる基盤技術の確立を目指しています。
Professor Gwan-Hyoung Lee's research lab specializes in the development and characterization of two-dimensional (2D) materials and van der Waals heterostructures for next-generation nanoelectronics and optoelectronics. The lab focuses on integrating atomically thin materials such as graphene, MoS₂, and hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) into high-performance field-effect transistors, tunneling devices, and encapsulated heterostructures to achieve superior electrical performance and environmental stability. A key emphasis is placed on understanding and mitigating interfacial effects, contact resistance, and mechanical robustness in 2D material-based devices. The lab also explores the functionalization of polymers, such as PLA, with 2D nanomaterials to enable conductive and mechanically reinforced materials for advanced 3D printing applications.
Professor Hyun Uk Kim's research lab specializes in systems biology and metabolic engineering, focusing on the reconstruction and analysis of genome-scale metabolic models (GEMs) to understand microbial metabolism across bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes. The lab applies these models to identify drug targets in pathogenic microbes, such as *Vibrio vulnificus* and *Acinetobacter baumannii*, leveraging metabolite essentiality and systems-level network analysis for therapeutic development. Additionally, the lab explores the application of constraint-based modeling in metabolic engineering for the sustainable production of chemicals and secondary metabolites. The research integrates genomics, bioinformatics, and experimental validation to bridge systems-level predictions with biological reality.
