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Professor Hyuntae Park's research lab specializes in biomedical engineering and health informatics, focusing on the intersection of aging, metabolic diseases, and artificial intelligence. The lab investigates the pathophysiological mechanisms linking menopause and cardiometabolic disorders, explores natural compounds like Stellera chamaejasme for metabolic regulation, and develops innovative ultrasound-based monitoring systems for clinical applications. Additionally, the lab pioneers AI-driven frameworks that integrate visual and textual modalities to enhance zero-shot commonsense reasoning in healthcare. These multidisciplinary efforts aim to improve early diagnosis, personalized treatment, and preventive strategies for age-related diseases.
Professor Zhiqiang Mao's research lab specializes in the development of advanced fluorescent probes for the selective detection and imaging of biologically relevant reactive species, particularly nitric oxide (NO), peroxynitrite (ONOO⁻), and hypochlorous acid (HClO). The lab focuses on designing ratiometric, two-photon, and near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent probes with high sensitivity, specificity, and temporal resolution to enable *in situ* and deep-tissue imaging in live cells and animal models. Their work emphasizes overcoming interference from other reactive species and improving signal-to-noise ratios for accurate biological monitoring in disease contexts such as Alzheimer’s disease and inflammation.
Professor Joonki Suh's research lab specializes in the synthesis, characterization, and application of two-dimensional (2D) van der Waals materials and heterostructures, with a focus on manipulating their electronic, optical, and thermoelectric properties through defect engineering, doping, and heterostructure integration. The lab explores scalable growth techniques—particularly atomic layer deposition—for wafer-scale, annealing-free fabrication of 2D semiconductors and tellurium films, enabling practical nanoelectronic and spintronic devices. A key research direction involves controlling native defects and dopants to tune carrier concentration and transport, with applications in high-performance transistors, p-n junctions, and neuromorphic computing hardware. The lab also investigates topological insulators and their unique 2D electron gas states, aiming to unravel fundamental defect physics and enable advanced device functionalities.
菊地康紀教授の研究室は、地域の持続可能性を実現するためのエネルギーシステムの設計と最適化を柱としています。特に、島しょ地域におけるバイオマスを活用したコージェネレーションや水素エネルギーの導入を対象に、ライフサイクルアセスメントと地域エネルギーシミュレーションを統合した分析を進めています。また、地域資源と社会経済的要因を統合した産業連携の仕組み構築にも注力しており、持続可能な地域社会の実現に向けた包括的ソリューションの開発をめざしています。
Yuwei Sun教授の研究室は、5G時代の急増するエッジデバイスとプライバシー保護の両立を実現するため、分散型機械学習技術、特にフェデレーテッドラーニングを基軸に研究を展開しています。特に、医療や金融分野における機微なデータを扱うネットワークインシデント検出やフィッシングメールの検知において、データを共有せずにモデルを共同で学習する仕組みの構築に注力しています。また、ブロックチェーンを活用した信頼性の高いパラメータ集約手法の開発を通じて、悪意ある攻撃からの耐性強化も目指しています。
Yamada教授の研究室は、金属有機フレームワーク（MOF）や一维性配位子ポリマーを基盤とした機能性材料の設計・創出を柱としています。特に、プロトン伝導性を示す配位子ポリマーの開発や、酸性官能基の導入による高効率な燃料電池用電解質の構築に注力しています。また、熱安定性に優れた金属酸化物型MOFをリチウムイオン電池の正極材料として応用する研究も進めています。これらの研究は、次世代エネルギー変換・貯蔵デバイスの実現に向けた基盤技術の確立をめざしています。
伊藤拓哉教授の研究室は、フォトンマニプレーションを核とした次世代光デバイスの創出を目的としています。特に、ナノ構造を用いた高効率熱放射制御や、近接場熱放射を活用した高効率熱電変換技術の実現に注力しています。また、大面積・高出力な表面発光レーザー（PCSEL）の単一モード発振の理論的基盤の確立にも貢献しています。これらの研究は、センシング、エネルギー変換、次世代レーザー技術への応用が期待されています。
小林博一教授の研究室は、パラジウムやプラチナを含むレアメタルを効率的に活用するナノ材料の設計と応用を柱としています。特に、Pd/PtやPtWなどの合金ナノ粒子を用いた水素吸蔵・触媒反応のメカニズム解明を進め、高効率な水素貯蔵や水素発生反応（HER）触媒の開発を実現しています。また、元素戦略の観点から、レアメタルの代替や希少性の低い元素を組み合わせた新規固体ソリューション合金の創出にも注力しています。
Tashiro教授の研究室では、アーク溶接における溶融金属の蒸発・凝縮・微粒子形成のメカニズムを、数値シミュレーションと実験を融合して解明しています。特に、アークプラズマの物理的性質が溶接熱源特性に与える影響や、金属蒸気の添加がアークのエネルギー分布に及ぼす影響を重点的に研究しています。金属溶融・移行挙動の制御を目的とした高精度なシミュレーションモデルの構築が、溶接品質の向上に貢献しています。
Nobuo N. Noda教授の研究室は、細胞の自己貪欲作用（アトファジー）の構造的・分子機構を解明することを主眼としています。特に、アトファゴソームの形成にかかわるAtgタンパク質の構造と相互作用、ならびに液-液相分離がアトファジーの制御に果たす役割に注目しています。近年の構造生物学的手法を駆使した解析により、アトファジー受容体とAtg8ファミリーの相互作用や、PtdIns(3)P認識機構の解明が進んでいます。
Professor Seunghun Hong's research lab specializes in nanomaterials and nanodevices for biomedical and environmental applications. The lab focuses on developing advanced nanomaterials—such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, and cadmium sulfide nanowires—for high-performance sensors, neural interface systems, and memory devices. Key research directions include aptamer-based detection of environmental toxins like bisphenol A, directed assembly of nanomaterials for flexible electronics, and the integration of nanomaterials with electrical stimulation and sensing platforms. The lab emphasizes scalable, cost-effective fabrication techniques to enable real-world applications in health monitoring and environmental safety.
Professor Young Bin Choy's research lab specializes in the design and development of advanced biomaterials and drug delivery systems with a focus on targeted, sustained, and localized therapeutic delivery. The lab integrates nanotechnology, polymer science, and materials engineering to create innovative medical devices such as drug-eluting sutures, mucoadhesive tablets, and theranostic implants for applications in ophthalmology, orthopedics, and post-surgical care. Key research directions include the fabrication of stimuli-responsive and biodegradable carriers for improved drug bioavailability and reduced systemic side effects, as well as the development of multifunctional materials with combined diagnostic (e.g., radiopacity) and therapeutic capabilities.
Professor Chang-Kyu Lee's research lab specializes in regenerative biotechnology and reproductive biology, with a focus on in vitro muscle tissue engineering for cultured meat production, stem cell survival and differentiation, and the molecular mechanisms underlying gamete and early embryo development. The lab investigates cellular and molecular strategies to enhance the efficiency of in vitro systems, including apoptosis inhibition in primordial germ cells and somatic cells, and explores the role of mRNA in sperm function and embryo development. Additionally, the lab contributes to advanced biotechnological applications such as enzymatic modification of starch for industrial use and cross-platform gene expression analysis in neuroscience.
Professor Mijin Yun's research lab specializes in molecular imaging and nuclear medicine, with a focus on advancing positron emission tomography (PET) applications in oncology. The lab investigates the metabolic behavior of cancer cells using radiotracers such as 18F-FDG and 11C-acetate to understand tumor metabolism, particularly in gastrointestinal and liver cancers. Key research directions include improving cancer detection and characterization through metabolic imaging, exploring the interplay between glycolysis and alternative metabolic pathways in tumor progression, and evaluating the clinical utility of PET/CT in staging and treatment planning. The lab also contributes to the fundamental understanding of physiological and pathological FDG uptake in vascular structures and tissues.
Professor Do Young Kim's research lab focuses on the neuroprotective mechanisms of metabolic therapies, particularly the ketogenic diet and ketone bodies, in neurological disorders. The lab investigates how metabolic substrates modulate neuronal excitability, mitochondrial function, and protein homeostasis to protect against neurodegeneration and neuroinflammation. Key research directions include the role of ketones in preventing oxidative stress, regulating mitochondrial permeability transition pores, and enhancing synaptic plasticity in models of multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, and Alzheimer’s disease. The lab integrates electrophysiology, mass spectrometry, and in vivo imaging to uncover metabolic pathways underlying neurological resilience.
Professor Tae-Gyun Kim's research lab specializes in advanced materials development for biomedical and energy applications, with a strong focus on nanomaterials, biomaterials, and sustainable energy technologies. The lab investigates functional nanofibers for enzyme immobilization and tissue regeneration, explores natural plant extracts for antiviral therapeutics, and develops novel perovskite-based photoelectrochemical systems for efficient solar hydrogen production. A key theme across the research is the design of multifunctional materials that enhance biological activity or energy conversion efficiency through precise nanostructure and surface engineering.
Professor Sang Bin Lee's research lab specializes in condition monitoring and fault diagnosis of electric machines, with a strong focus on sensorless and online diagnostic techniques for induction motors. The lab develops advanced electrical, thermal, and insulation monitoring methods—such as stator resistance-based temperature estimation, turn fault detection via sequence component impedance, and online insulation assessment using leakage current measurements—to enhance motor reliability and predictive maintenance. Their work emphasizes robustness against motor nonidealities, such as voltage unbalance and parameter uncertainty, ensuring practical applicability in industrial environments. The lab also investigates fault prognostics and the mitigation of false positives in motor current signature analysis, aiming to reduce downtime and maintenance costs in critical industries like pulp and paper.
Professor Jaesung Park's research lab specializes in the development of microfluidic and bioreactor technologies for the isolation, characterization, and scalable production of extracellular vesicles (EVs) with applications in regenerative medicine and liquid biopsy. The lab focuses on engineering innovative platforms—such as nanoporous membranes, microgrooved substrates, and aqueous two-phase systems—to enable efficient, label-free EV purification and high-throughput single-vesicle analysis. A key research direction involves enhancing EV yield and functionality using bioreactor systems, particularly for therapeutic applications in diseases like acute kidney injury. The lab also pioneers methods to generate nanovesicles from live cell membranes for drug delivery and intracellular material transfer.
Professor Eun Kyu Kim's research lab specializes in two-dimensional (2D) materials and their applications in next-generation electronic and optoelectronic devices. The lab focuses on defect engineering, electrical property optimization, and novel device architectures—such as carristors and p-type MoS₂ transistors—using advanced fabrication techniques like chemical vapor deposition and liquid exfoliation. Key research directions include interface passivation, ion doping, and improving the stability and performance of 2D semiconductor and perovskite-based devices for practical applications.
Professor Insop Shim's research lab focuses on the neurobiological mechanisms underlying psychiatric and cognitive disorders, with a particular emphasis on neuroinflammation, neuroplasticity, and neurodegeneration. The lab investigates the role of inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-1β and IL-4, in modulating depressive-like behaviors and neurotransmitter systems, as well as the impact of systemic and central immune activation on brain function. Additionally, the lab explores pharmacological interventions—such as ginseng saponins and donepezil—to mitigate cognitive impairment induced by chemotherapy or high-fat diets, using behavioral and neuroimaging techniques. Their work bridges immunology, neuroscience, and psychopharmacology to identify novel therapeutic targets for brain disorders.
