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Ohki教授の研究室では、高分子絶縁材料の長寿命化と劣化メカニズムの解明を柱として、特にシリコーンラバーやポリマー被覆ケーブルの熱的・放射線的劣化挙動に注目した研究を進めています。電気的・機械的特性の変化と微視的構造変化の関係を、分光測定や反射法を用いた高精度な欠陥位置特定技術と結びつけています。その応用として、劣化したケーブルの状態を非破壊で評価するための新規診断技術の開発も進められています。
Professor Sang Hoon Ahn's research lab focuses on chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, with a primary emphasis on understanding the molecular and clinical aspects of viral persistence, liver fibrosis progression, and the development of hepatocellular carcinoma. The lab investigates host-virus interactions, viral genotypes, and the role of covalently closed circular DNA (cccDNA) in viral reactivation after treatment cessation. They also explore non-invasive imaging and biomarkers—such as elastography and tumor characteristics—for predicting disease outcomes and guiding clinical decision-making in both surgical and non-surgical patients.
Professor Eun Joo Kim's research lab focuses on the intersection of neuroscience, neurodegenerative diseases, and novel therapeutic interventions. Her team investigates molecular mechanisms underlying Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and related disorders, with a particular emphasis on alpha-synuclein pathology and the role of kinases such as Dyrk1A in neurodegeneration. The lab also explores neuroprotective strategies using antioxidants like dehydroascorbic acid and innovative technologies such as virtual reality for assessing and treating neuropsychiatric conditions, including internet gaming disorder and ADHD. Their work bridges molecular neuroscience with translational applications in mental health and cognitive assessment.
Professor Heedong Do's research lab specializes in high-frequency wireless communications, focusing on millimeter-wave and terahertz systems where spectral efficiency and array design are critical. The lab investigates advanced MIMO techniques, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS), and intelligent reflecting surfaces to enhance spatial multiplexing and capacity in line-of-sight environments. Key research directions include optimal array architectures, beamforming strategies, and information-theoretic limits in high-frequency bands, with an emphasis on practical implementations using hybrid and reconfigurable arrays.
Professor Jeongho Han's research lab specializes in advanced materials processing and surface engineering, with a focus on superplasticity in medium-Mn steels, nanostructured surface layers via high-energy shot peening, and diffusion bonding of dissimilar metals such as titanium and stainless steel. The lab investigates microstructure-property relationships, grain refinement mechanisms, and high-temperature joining techniques for structural materials, aiming to develop cost-effective, high-performance alloys for aerospace, nuclear, and automotive applications. Key research directions include enhancing ductility and strength through microstructural control and enabling reliable bonding of dissimilar materials using innovative surface treatments and processing methods.
Professor Tae-Hee Han's research lab specializes in the development of advanced optoelectronic materials and devices, with a focus on solution-processed organic and perovskite semiconductors for flexible and wearable electronics. Key research directions include high-efficiency, low-cost organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) using novel host materials and solution-based processing techniques, graphene-based transparent conductive anodes for flexible displays, and mechanically resilient perovskite thin-film devices with self-healing and energy-dissipating functionalities. The lab also explores functional oxide-based gas sensors with enhanced sensitivity through nano-heterostructuring and surface engineering. These efforts aim to bridge the gap between fundamental materials science and practical applications in next-generation energy-efficient and flexible electronic systems.
Professor Mahesh Kumar's research lab specializes in the design and development of advanced nanomaterials for next-generation gas sensing applications. The lab focuses on metal oxide semiconductors, transition metal dichalcogenides like MoS₂, and hybrid nanostructures such as ZnO-rGO and MoS₂-MoO₃ for highly sensitive, selective, and low-power gas sensors operating at room or low temperatures. Key research directions include nanostructure synthesis, heterojunction engineering, and interface modulation to enhance sensing performance for environmental monitoring, industrial safety, and wearable health devices.
Professor Kyung-Youl Baek's research lab specializes in the design and synthesis of advanced functional polymers and porous materials for environmental and energy applications. Key research directions include the development of star-shaped polymers with microgel cores for selective molecular recognition and separation, the postsynthetic modification of metal-organic frameworks—particularly ZIF-8—for enhanced gas adsorption (e.g., CO₂ and radioactive iodine), and the creation of rigid, luminescent polysilsesquioxane architectures for optoelectronic applications. The lab emphasizes precision synthesis, molecular-level control, and structure-property relationships to address challenges in environmental remediation and sustainable materials.
肥大細胞やTリンパ球におけるインターロイキン-2受容体のシグナル伝達機構を解明し、特にIL-2Rβ鎖とp56lckキナーゼの相互作用が免疫応答の制御に果たす役割を研究しています。また、ヘリコバクター・ピロリに由来するCagAタンパク質が宿主細胞のシグナル経路を歪め、がん化を促進するメカニズムの解明にも貢献しています。特にSHP2やFAKを標的にした細胞骨格・接着機構の再編に注目し、がんの発症メカニズムの解明を進めています。
Hosokawa教授の研究室は、児童の発達と心の健康に影響を及ぼす家庭内要因やデジタル機器利用の影響を、主に日本における小学校低学年を対象にした大規模な親記入調査を基盤として研究しています。特に、社会的・感情的スキルの発達を促す家庭内要因（家族の経済的状況、婚姻関係の質、育児行動）の多面的構造と、それらが子の行動・情緒調整に及ぼす影響を明らかにすることを目的としています。また、早期教育段階での社会情操学習プログラムの予防的効果についても、長期的視点での検証を進めています。
本研究室は、キラルな金属錯体を用いた多核金属錯体およびメタロスーパーモレキュラー化合物の設計と合成を主眼としています。特に2-アミノエタンチオール酸化物（aet）やL-システイン酸化物（l-cys）を配位子とするオクタヘドラル金属錯体を基盤に、硫黄を橋けとするS-ブリッジ型金属アグリゲートを精密に構築しています。得られたキラルな金属錯体は、光学的活性性や磁気的性質を示し、キラルな配位子としての機能を発揮する点が特徴です。また、これらの化合物は電気的・赤外活性な特性を示し、触媒やセンサー応用への展開も目指しています。
Saito教授の研究室では、溶液プラズマプロセスを用いた新規ナノ材料の創製に注力しています。特に、ヘテロ原子ドーピングを施したカーボン材料の開発を通じて、高効率な酸素還元反応（ORR）触媒や電気化学的安定性に優れたエネルギー材料の創出を目指しています。また、グラフェンの電気的特性を制御するための窒素ドーピング技術の確立にも貢献しています。
石田正俊教授の研究室では、ポルフィリンおよびその誘導体を基盤とした新規有機機能材料の設計・合成と、その光・電子的性質の解明を主な研究テーマとしています。特に、太陽電池用センサー材料や高価な金属錯体の安定化、および金属イオンの高感度検出に応用可能な機能性マクロサイクルの開発が進められています。また、分子設計に基づくHOMO-LUMOギャップ制御や、反応機構の精密な理解を目的とした理論的・実験的統合的研究も特色です。
佐竹原康文教授の研究室では、合成生物学的・計算生物学的手法を用いて、RNAの構造・機能の解明を目的とした深層学習と統計的言語モデルの融合研究が進められています。特に、tRNAなどの非コーディングRNAの構造的類縁性を捉えるための確率的文脈自由文法（SCFG）や、位置依存のRNAベース埋め込み表現の学習による構造的アラインメント・クラスタリングの研究が特徴です。長距離読み（長尺読取）を用いたゲノムデノボアセンブリやメタゲノムアセンブリの最適化手法の開発も行い、ゲノム解析の精度向上に貢献しています。
Professor Jong-Joo Cheong's research lab focuses on plant stress responses, particularly drought and osmotic stress, with an emphasis on molecular mechanisms underlying stress signaling, epigenetic regulation, and stress memory in plants. The lab investigates key signaling molecules such as abscisic acid (ABA) and oligo-beta-glucoside elicitors, exploring their roles in regulating gene expression, stomatal closure, and phytoalexin production. A central theme is the epigenetic reprogramming of chromatin architecture that enables plants to 'remember' prior stress exposure and mount stronger, faster responses upon re-encounter. The lab employs advanced molecular and omics technologies, including microarrays and biochemical assays, to identify stress memory genes and regulatory networks in soybean and other model plants.
Professor Jun-Bo Yoon's research lab specializes in advanced micro- and nanofabrication technologies for high-performance RF and microwave integrated circuits, with a focus on CMOS-compatible surface micromachining. The lab develops three-dimensional (3-D) suspended metal microstructures—such as spiral inductors, solenoids, and tunable capacitors—on standard silicon substrates to achieve ultra-high quality (Q) factors and improved RF performance. Key research directions include minimizing substrate loss through mechanical suspension, enabling high inductance density and tunability, and advancing flexible, transparent, and bending-insensitive force sensors for next-generation wearable and portable electronics. The lab's work bridges fundamental microfabrication techniques with practical applications in wireless communication, sensing, and integrated passive components.
Professor Solam Lee's research lab specializes in dermatological immunology and hair loss disorders, with a primary focus on alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia. The lab investigates clinical outcomes, therapeutic efficacy, and long-term risks associated with treatments, integrating quantitative metrics like the Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) and advanced technologies such as deep learning for objective disease assessment. Research also explores the systemic and psychiatric comorbidities linked to alopecia areata, as well as post-viral autoimmune sequelae, particularly following COVID-19. The lab emphasizes precision medicine, patient-centered outcomes, and the development of evidence-based, individualized treatment strategies.
Professor Seunghyun Baik's research lab specializes in the development of advanced nanomaterials and functional composites for thermal management, energy conversion, and electronic applications. Key research directions include designing high-performance thermal interface materials with ultrahigh thermal conductivity using carbon nanotubes and metal nanostructures, creating flexible and durable conductive adhesives for wearable electronics, and engineering phase-change materials with enhanced thermal stability and recyclability. The lab also focuses on improving charge transport in optoelectronic devices, such as perovskite solar cells, through strategic integration of carbon nanomaterials and conductive polymers.
Professor Gi-Hwan Kim's research lab specializes in the development of advanced perovskite-based optoelectronic materials, with a primary focus on enhancing the stability, efficiency, and processability of perovskite solar cells and light-emitting diodes (PeLEDs). The lab pioneers innovative surface and interfacial engineering strategies—such as ligand-mediated post-treatments, zwitterionic additives, and fluorine functionalization—to suppress non-radiative recombination and improve environmental stability. Their work spans from fundamental material design to device integration, particularly targeting high-performance blue and red perovskite emitters for next-generation displays and lighting.
Takai教授の研究室では、半導体プロセスに応用可能なプラズマプロセスの基礎を解明するとともに、マイクロ流体デバイスにおける生体適合性界面の設計や、次世代磁気記録素子に向けた電気析出法による高機能磁性膜の開発を進めています。特に、プラズマ中の電子温度制御や、自己整合的表面修飾による非特異的タンパク質吸着抑制、ナノ結晶構造を有する高効率磁性膜の創出が主な研究テーマです。
