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Professor Ki-Jong Rhee's research lab focuses on the intricate interactions between the gut microbiome and host immunity, particularly in the context of intestinal homeostasis, inflammation, and cancer. The lab investigates how specific bacterial species, such as enterotoxigenic *Bacteroides fragilis*, contribute to disease pathogenesis through virulence factors like the Bacteroides fragilis toxin (BFT), which drives colitis and colorectal carcinogenesis via dysregulation of epithelial signaling pathways. Using genetically defined murine models and advanced imaging techniques, the lab explores the molecular mechanisms underlying microbiota-induced immune development, antibody repertoire diversification, and host-microbial crosstalk in gut-associated lymphoid tissues (GALT). A central theme is understanding how commensal and pathobiont bacteria shape the host immune system and contribute to inflammatory and neoplastic diseases of the intestine.
Professor Jee-Seon Shim's research lab focuses on dietary patterns, dietary assessment methods, and their associations with chronic disease risk, particularly cardiovascular disease and hypertension, in the Korean population. The lab investigates the impact of ultra-processed food consumption, food insecurity, and socioeconomic factors on dietary quality and health outcomes, with an emphasis on population-level dietary behaviors and nutritional epidemiology. Using large-scale national survey data, the lab aims to inform public health strategies for improving dietary intake and preventing diet-related diseases.
Professor Gyu-Tae Kim's research lab specializes in the development and characterization of advanced 2D materials and nanostructured devices for next-generation electronics and energy applications. Key research directions include interface engineering in 2D semiconductor heterostructures, high-performance field-effect transistors via chemical doping, and nanoarchitectured anodes for high-rate lithium-ion batteries. The lab also focuses on innovative nanofabrication techniques for suspended nanostructures and optoelectronic devices such as p-n heterojunction photodetectors and light-emitting diodes. Their work bridges fundamental nanoscale phenomena with practical device integration, emphasizing performance enhancement through material innovation and defect control.
Professor Woo-Jae Chung's research lab specializes in biomimetic materials and nanobiotechnology, focusing on the design and fabrication of functional nanostructures for tissue engineering and biomedical applications. The lab develops advanced materials such as silica-coated magnetic microspheres, genetically engineered M13 bacteriophages, and bioactive scaffolds that integrate biochemical cues (e.g., RGD peptides) with structural organization to guide cell behavior. Key research directions include templated mineralization for bone-like materials, phage-based tissue engineering scaffolds with controlled alignment, and microfluidic platforms for protein purification using stimuli-responsive beads. The lab emphasizes the integration of biological functionality with synthetic materials to create smart, biocompatible systems for regenerative medicine.
Professor Jeong Park's research lab specializes in thermal and chemical characterization of advanced optoelectronic and power semiconductor devices, with a strong focus on understanding temperature-dependent performance and combustion chemistry. The lab investigates junction temperature effects in GaN-based LEDs and HFETs using innovative thermal measurement techniques such as liquid crystal thermography and numerical modeling. Additionally, the group conducts detailed numerical simulations on flame structures and NOx emissions in oxy-fuel and diluted combustion systems, isolating chemical and thermal effects of CO2 and other diluents. Their work bridges materials science, thermal management, and combustion science, with applications in energy-efficient lighting, power electronics, and clean combustion technologies.
Professor Nam-Jung Kim's research lab specializes in the development of innovative transition-metal-catalyzed methodologies for the efficient synthesis of bioactive heterocyclic compounds, with a strong focus on flavonoids and nitrogen-containing heterocycles such as benzodiazines and prostaglandins. The lab pioneers atom-economical, one-pot transformations using Pd(II) and Rh catalysts to enable concise, enantioselective access to complex natural products and pharmaceutical candidates. Additionally, the group explores surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy using functionalized gold nanoparticle substrates to probe molecular dynamics and metal–molecule charge transfer at the nanoscale. Their work bridges synthetic organic chemistry, catalysis, and nanomaterials for applications in drug discovery and molecular sensing.
Professor Chunhoo Cheon's research lab specializes in integrative oncology, focusing on the discovery and preclinical evaluation of natural products and herbal medicines for cancer therapy. The lab investigates the synergistic effects of natural compounds with conventional anticancer drugs, aiming to enhance therapeutic efficacy while reducing toxicity. Key research directions include the molecular mechanisms of plant-derived compounds—such as cucurbitacin D, SH003, and *Gardenia jasminoides*—in treating aggressive cancers like prostate, pancreatic, and glioblastoma. The lab also conducts clinical trials to translate preclinical findings into patient-centered therapies.
Takahiro Yamaguchi教授の研究室では、地下構造物の非破壊診断を目的としたグランドペネトレーティングレーダー（GPR）技術の高度化に注力しています。主に3次元レーダー画像の解析に深層学習を応用し、下水管・空洞・マンホール・橋梁のひびわれなど、インフラの健康診断を高速かつ高精度に実現するアルゴリズムの開発を進めています。特に、GPRデータの3次元反射パターンを正確に捉えるためのシミュレーション技術と、画像認識・分類・3Dマッピングを統合した知能型解析手法が特徴です。
Toru Miwa教授の研究室では、難聴の根本的治療法の開発を目的として、遺伝性難聴のメカニズム解明と遺伝子治療戦略の確立を進めています。特にコネクシンやTsukushi、Dach1といった神経上皮関連タンパク質の機能解明を通じて、内耳の発達・維持機構を解明しています。また、加齢性難聴や自己免疫性難聴におけるマクロファージの役割や、SIRT1・NAMT酵素系を介した代謝制御の影響についても、神経炎症・神経変性の視点から研究を展開しています。
神森一義教授の研究室では、有機・無機ハイブリッドナノ材料を基盤に、超軽量で高透光性・高耐熱性を兼ね備えたエアロゲル材料の創製を進めています。特に、単一前駆体を用いた溶媒法による合成と常圧乾燥技術を応用し、機械的強度と柔軟性を両立した新規エアロゲルを創出し、超断熱材やスマートセンサーへの応用を追求しています。また、グラフェンナノプレートレットとポリシルオキサンのハイブリッド構造を制御することで、多機能性を実現する材料設計にも注力しています。
南原圭一教授の研究室では、バクテリアの鞭毛の構造とその動的形成機構を、高分解能構造解析とライブセルイメージングを融合して解明しています。特に、鞭毛のタンパク質輸送機構やモーターのエネルギー変換メカニズムに注目し、分子レベルでの自己集合と制御機構を解明しています。また、膜貫通型のタンパク質輸送系の構造的・機能的基盤を解明することで、微生物の運動性とその制御の普遍的メカニズムを解明しています。
本研究室では、全固体セラミック電池の高効率化を目的として、電極・固体電解質界面のナノスケールにおけるイオン・電子移動挙動の理解を深め、Liの化学ポテンシャル分布に着目したコーティング設計の指針を提案しています。特に、酸化物系固体電解質やリチウムランゲタイト系正極材料の界面特性制御、ならびに酸化バナジル系ペロブスカイト薄膜の疲労・インプリント特性の向上にも注力しています。また、神経科学的・社会的視点からスマートフォン使用行動の非言語的コミュニケーションとしての側面にも関心を有しています。
Go Hirai教授の研究室は、糖脂質やグリココンジュゲートの生物学的機能を解明するため、酸化的に不安定な酸化糖結合を代替する安定なC-グリコシド骨格を有する新規糖類似体の合成を主眼としています。特に、CF₂結合を導入したサリダーゼ耐性グリコシドや、C-グリコシド化反応を用いた立体選択的合成法の開発が特徴で、がん治療薬の類縁体や糖鎖機能解析用プローブの創出を目指しています。近年は、O-グリコシド結合に類似したCH₂やCHF結合を導入した「リンクレージェーニング戦略」を用いた擬似糖鎖の設計・合成にも展開しています。
Kun Qian教授の研究室は、行動・認知神経科学の視点から、人間の行動や認知、感情の背後にある神経的・心理的メカニズムを解明することを目的としています。特に、パンデミック下における人々の行動や意識の変化、食料廃棄や昆虫食への態度、視覚錯覚の神経基盤といったテーマを通じて、社会的・文化的要因と神経生理的反応の関係を探究しています。近年では、睡眠・麻酔の神経回路メカニズムにも進出しており、神経科学的・行動科学的アプローチの融合が特徴です。
Atsushi Kobayashi教授の研究室は、主に銅(I)錯体ならびにパラジウム・イridium錯体を対象に、外部刺激（熱・蒸気・光・圧力）に応じて発光特性を変化させる「クロミック発光材料」の開発を進めています。特に、四核型銅クラスターとダイナリック銅錯体の構造・発光機構の解明に注力しており、機械的圧力や揮発性蒸気による発光色の可逆的変化を実現する新規センサー材料の創出を目指しています。また、高圧下での超伝導転移を示す金属錯体の研究を通じて、分子性超伝導体の理解を深めています。
井上浩明教授の研究室は、溶液系を用いた無機酸化物薄膜のエピタキシャル成長や、ナノ構造材料の制御的合成を主軸としています。特に、亜鉛酸化物（ZnO）の結晶成長機構や、アルミナ膜内でのナノサイズの空洞構造を有するジルコニアやチタニアの形成に注力しており、生物模倣的プロセスを応用した階層的構造材料の創出にも取り組んでいます。また、エキシマレーザー照射による酸化ケイ酸ガラス内の欠际と光学的欠际の生成挙動の解明も重要な研究テーマです。
Professor Jong-Hoon Lee's research lab focuses on the intersection of environmental health, neuroinflammation, and clinical oncology. The lab investigates regional air pollution sources and their health impacts, particularly fine particulate matter and its link to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, where chronic inflammation in neurons is identified as a central mechanism. Additionally, the lab explores novel therapeutic strategies, including inflammasome inhibition, for preventing inflammatory damage in conditions ranging from viral lung injury to neurodegeneration. The lab also contributes to clinical oncology through outcomes research in stereotactic body radiation therapy for prostate cancer, emphasizing personalized treatment in elderly and comorbid patients.
Professor Sang Yoon Park's research lab specializes in advanced nanomaterials and functional devices for energy storage, wearable electronics, and intelligent sensing. The lab focuses on developing novel carbon-based nanomaterials—such as reduced graphene oxide, carbon nanotubes, and hybrid composites—for high-performance supercapacitors, lithium metal batteries, and flexible sensors. Key research directions include the design of smart materials with dual functionality (e.g., chemical sensitivity with temperature insensitivity), next-generation battery separators, and multifunctional textiles for thermal and electromagnetic invisibility. The lab emphasizes scalable fabrication techniques and real-world applications in sustainable energy and wearable technology.
Professor Bung-Nyun Kim's research lab focuses on the impact of environmental exposures—particularly endocrine-disrupting chemicals like bisphenols and phthalates, as well as heavy metals—on child neurodevelopment and mental health. The lab investigates the neurotoxic effects of prenatal and early-life exposure to these pollutants, with a strong emphasis on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), cognitive development (e.g., IQ), and comorbid behavioral and psychological outcomes such as depression and problematic internet use. Longitudinal and cross-sectional studies are employed to explore gene-environment interactions, especially between environmental toxins and genetic susceptibility in neuropsychological disorders.
Professor Minsu Kim's research lab specializes in audio-visual speech processing, with a focus on lip reading, lip-to-speech synthesis, and multimodal learning. The lab develops advanced deep learning frameworks that leverage visual and audio modalities to improve speech recognition and synthesis, especially in low-resource and challenging real-world conditions. Key research directions include memory-augmented networks for cross-modal representation learning, generative adversarial networks for accurate speech reconstruction, and transfer learning for low-resource languages.
