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Asanuma教授の研究室では、光で制御可能な核酸分子の設計と応用を柱とした先端的バイオナノテクノロジーを展開しています。特に、アゾベンゼンを用いた光スイッチング機能を組み込んだDNA分子を設計し、光によってDNA二重螺旋の形成・解離を完全に制御する技術を開発しています。この技術は、ナノ構造の自己集合や、分子レベルでのオン・オフ制御を実現する応用に向けた基盤を提供しています。
Ushida教授の研究室は、妊娠中の炎症反応や胎児の神経発達に影響を及ぼす要因を解明することを目的としています。特に、胎盤機能障害に伴う妊娠高血圧症やpreeclampsiaが胎児に及える長期的影響、ならびに抗生物質投与や副腎皮質ホルモン投与が新生児の短期的・長期的予後に与える影響を、臨床データと動物モデルを用いて分析しています。また、母体の代謝・炎症マーカーの変化と新生児神経発達の関連についても、エピジェネティクス的・神経生物学的アプローチを併用して研究を進めています。
Ilhwan Park教授の研究室は、レアメタルやレアアース元素の効率的回収に注力しており、主に金属鉱石の浮選・磁気選別・溶媒回収プロセスの最適化を目的としています。特に、銅・ニッケル・レアアース元素を含む廃棄物由来の二次資源からの回収技術の開発が中心であり、環境に配慮した持続可能なリサイクルプロセスの確立を目指しています。
Professor Sung-Rae Cho's research lab specializes in regenerative neuroscience and neurorepair strategies for neurological disorders, with a focus on enhancing endogenous neurogenesis and angiogenesis in brain injury models. The lab investigates the therapeutic potential of growth factors (e.g., BDNF, Noggin), stem cell transplantation, enriched environments, and non-invasive neuromodulation techniques such as rTMS in promoting functional recovery after hypoxic-ischemic and neurodegenerative brain injuries. Key research directions include optimizing cellular and environmental interventions to stimulate neuronal replacement, vascular repair, and synaptic plasticity in preclinical models.
Professor Tae Il Kim's research lab focuses on innate immunity and host defense mechanisms, particularly the role of pattern recognition receptors such as Toll-like receptors and DExD/H-box helicases in sensing microbial components and initiating immune responses. The lab investigates signaling pathways involving transcription factors like IRF3 and IRF7 in response to genotoxic stress and microbial DNA, with a strong emphasis on plasmacytoid dendritic cells and their role in type I interferon production. Additionally, the lab explores translational aspects of immune modulation, including the impact of drugs like metformin on cancer outcomes in diabetic patients and the development of diagnostic criteria for complex inflammatory diseases such as intestinal Behçet’s disease. The integration of molecular immunology, systems biology, and clinical research defines the lab’s interdisciplinary approach.
Professor Hyun Jung Kim's research lab specializes in developing advanced microfluidic organ-on-a-chip platforms to model human intestinal physiology and host-microbiome interactions with high physiological relevance. The lab focuses on creating biomimetic gut-on-a-chip systems that replicate mechanical forces like peristalsis, fluid flow, and the critical anoxic-oxic interface found in the human colon, enabling long-term coculture of human intestinal epithelial cells with commensal and pathogenic microbes. Their work emphasizes the dynamic interplay between host cells, the gut microbiome, and physical microenvironments to study disease mechanisms, drug responses, and microbial community stability.
Professor Youn Soo Kim's research lab specializes in the design and development of advanced functional materials, particularly focusing on zwitterionic and conductive hydrogels, carbon nanotube-based hybrids, and stimuli-responsive polymers for biomedical and energy applications. The lab pioneers innovative strategies in material synthesis—such as microwave-assisted exfoliation and polymerization—to create soft, biocompatible, and highly conductive materials with applications in implantable bioelectronics, flexible sensors, and next-generation batteries. A central theme is the integration of molecular engineering with macroscopic functionality, enabling materials that combine high electrical conductivity, mechanical robustness, and excellent biocompatibility in physiological environments. The lab also explores electrocatalytic materials for sustainable energy conversion, emphasizing metal-free alternatives to platinum-based catalysts.
Professor Young Dok Kim's research lab specializes in the design and synthesis of advanced nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications. The lab focuses on understanding the fundamental surface chemistry of gold clusters and their catalytic properties, particularly in oxygen activation and chemisorption processes. It also develops functional nanomaterials for practical applications, such as superhydrophobic and transparent films with high durability and environmental stability. The lab bridges molecular-level insights with scalable materials engineering to address challenges in catalysis and surface science.
Professor Hoi Ri Moon's research lab specializes in the design, synthesis, and functionalization of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and related porous materials for advanced applications in energy, separation, and catalysis. The lab focuses on developing novel MOF-based nanocomposites, particularly through in-situ metal nanoparticle incorporation and MOF-on-MOF architecture, to enhance material performance. Key research directions include hydrogen and isotope separation using quantum sieving effects, controlled thermal conversion of MOFs into functional metal oxides, and the creation of porous materials with tunable porosity and surface chemistry for gas storage and heterogeneous catalysis.
Tomoki Makino教授の研究室は、消化器がんの治療における術式の最適化と個別化医療の実現をめざしています。特に、肥満が腹腔鏡下大腸切除術の結果に与える影響や、術前バイオプシーから評価可能な腫瘍微小環境の解析を通じて、治療反応や予後の予測に役立つバイオマーカーの同定を進めています。また、がんの進行や治療抵抗性に関連するケラチンや免疫細胞の役割についても、臨床的意義を踏まえた基盤的研究を展開しています。
Kazuaki Kisu教授の研究室は、リチウムイオン電池に代わる次世代エネルギー貯蔵デバイスの開発を主眼としています。特にマグネシウムおよびカルシウムイオン電池の固体電解質や電極材料の創出に注力しており、高イオン伝導性・電気化学的安定性を有する新規化合物の設計・合成を進めています。また、ナノコンposite構造の制御や界面挙動の解明を通じて、長寿命で高効率な全固体電池の実現に向けた基盤技術の構築を進めています。
東竹 剛志教授の研究室では、半導体的性質を示す鉄シリサイドや超耐摩耗性・高導電性を併せ持つ超ナノ結晶ダイヤモンド（UNCD）/アモルファスカーボン複合膜を、脈動レーザー蒸着やフェーシングターゲット直流スパッタリングといった精密薄膜成長技術を用いて、エピタキシャル成長とナノ構造制御を実現しています。特に、低温での高品質な薄膜生成や、界面における化学結合状態・光学的・電気的特性の解明が特色です。
井上源教授の研究室は、分子分光学と励起状態反応の解明を柱としており、特にレーザー励起フラーレン法を用いた自由ラジカル（C₂H₃O、CH₃O、C₂H₅Oなど）の電子状態と振動状態の精密な測定を進めています。また、希土類原子やアルゴン、キセノンの励起状態の放射寿命や衝突によるエネルギー移動のメカニズムを時間分解レーザー分光法で解明しており、反応機構の定量化に貢献しています。
Professor Seokwoo Jeon's research lab specializes in the design, synthesis, and application of advanced nanomaterials for energy, environmental, and optoelectronic technologies. The lab focuses on developing 2D nanomaterials such as graphene, transition metal oxides (e.g., WO₃), and quantum dots, with an emphasis on controlling their electronic and optical properties through innovative synthesis and functionalization strategies. Key research directions include nanocomposite fabrication for enhanced thermal and mechanical performance, solution-phase exfoliation of layered materials, and the engineering of long-lived luminescence in nanoscale phosphors and photocatalysts. The lab also explores novel photonic and nanostructured architectures using phase masks and templating techniques for advanced functional devices.
Professor Gyun Min Lee's research lab specializes in bioprocess engineering and molecular biology, focusing on enhancing the productivity and stability of recombinant protein production in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells. The lab investigates cellular responses to culture conditions—such as low temperature, metabolic stress, and chemical inducers—using multi-omics approaches (genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic) to optimize protein yield. Key research directions include understanding apoptosis and autophagy in CHO cells during culture, improving antibody expression stability through gene amplification and anti-apoptotic strategies, and developing robust cell lines for biopharmaceutical manufacturing. The lab also explores the use of agents like sodium butyrate and Bcl-2 overexpression to balance high-level protein expression with cell viability.
Professor Byung Jin Cho's research lab specializes in advanced functional materials and devices for sustainable energy and wearable electronics. Key research directions include thermoelectric energy conversion using flexible and lightweight materials, electromagnetic interference shielding using 2D materials like graphene, and the development of doped semiconductor nanostructures for enhanced photocatalytic and electronic applications. The lab also focuses on innovative fabrication techniques such as screen printing and post-synthetic doping to enable scalable, high-performance devices for real-world applications.
Professor Yoon-Uk Heo's research lab specializes in advanced electron microscopy and materials characterization, focusing on the microstructural analysis of metallic alloys at the atomic scale. The lab employs cutting-edge techniques such as electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) and convergent beam electron diffraction (CBED) to investigate thickness-dependent properties and phase transformations in materials like Fe-Mn-C alloys. Their work emphasizes quantitative analysis of thin films and foils, particularly through the integration of EELS log-ratio methods and Kossel-Möllenstedt fringe analysis for precise thickness measurement. The lab's research contributes significantly to understanding deformation mechanisms and phase stability in advanced structural materials.
Professor Hye Yun Park's research lab focuses on respiratory diseases, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and its comorbidities, including lung cancer and post-tuberculosis lung damage. The lab investigates biomarkers such as CC-16 for disease progression, explores the impact of prior pulmonary conditions like tuberculosis on lung cancer risk in COPD patients, and examines critical care interventions such as steroid timing and ventilation strategies in acute respiratory failure. Their work is grounded in large-scale national cohort studies, emphasizing clinical epidemiology and translational research in lung health.
Professor Yong-Sang Kim's research lab specializes in the development of miniaturized, integrated microsystems for biomedical and environmental sensing applications. The lab focuses on microfluidic devices, lab-on-a-chip systems, and advanced electronic sensors, particularly for point-of-care diagnostics and real-time detection of biomolecules and volatile organic compounds. Key research directions include microfabrication techniques such as nanoimprinting and inkjet printing, functional nanomaterials for sensing (e.g., graphene oxide, TiO₂, Pd/TiO₂), and the integration of electronic and fluidic components for portable, low-cost analytical platforms. The lab also explores novel driving schemes for micro-LED displays and the optimization of thin-film transistors for next-generation flexible and transparent electronics.
Professor Byung Woo Jhun's research lab specializes in pulmonary and infectious diseases, with a primary focus on nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung disease and its complications, including chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA). The lab investigates clinical phenotypes, prognostic factors, treatment responses, and antimicrobial resistance patterns in NTM and other difficult-to-treat respiratory infections. A key research direction involves evaluating novel and salvage therapies—such as inhaled amikacin and early cidofovir—particularly in non-immunocompromised patients with severe viral or mycobacterial pneumonia. The lab also explores host-pathogen interactions and long-term outcomes in patients with refractory or recurrent disease.
