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Professor Deog Kyeom Kim's research lab focuses on respiratory diseases, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, with an emphasis on identifying genetic and biomarker influences on disease progression. The lab investigates the interplay between genetic loci, protein expression, and environmental factors such as nicotine dependence in shaping lung phenotypes and disease susceptibility. Utilizing large-scale population studies and clinical data, including KNHANES and clinical trial registries, the lab aims to uncover novel genetic determinants and clinical predictors of chronic respiratory conditions. Their work bridges genetics, clinical phenotyping, and public health to improve early diagnosis and personalized management of lung diseases.
Professor Samjin Choi's research lab specializes in the development and application of advanced nanomaterials and spectroscopic techniques for biomedical diagnostics and energy materials. The lab focuses on surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) sensors, particularly designing plasmonic nanostructures on flexible substrates like cellulose paper for point-of-care detection of diseases such as breast cancer and preterm birth markers using trace biofluids. They also investigate spinel oxide materials for lithium-ion battery applications, emphasizing synthesis, stability, and electrochemical performance. The integration of Raman spectroscopy with machine learning and AFM enables high-sensitivity, label-free analysis of biological samples at the nanoscale.
Professor Seong-Mi Park's research lab focuses on molecular mechanisms underlying cancer progression and treatment resistance, with a central emphasis on signaling pathways involving NF-κB, p53, mTOR, and RIP1. The lab investigates how key regulatory proteins such as receptor-interacting protein 1 (RIP1) modulate tumor suppressor functions and oncogenic signaling, particularly in glioblastoma and other malignancies. Additional research explores translational control via internal ribosomal entry sites (IRES) and their role in viral and cellular gene expression. The lab also examines cardiovascular implications of molecular signaling, including arterial stiffness and endothelial dysfunction in hypertension.
Professor Hyeoun-Ae Park's research lab specializes in health informatics, clinical decision support systems, and patient-centered digital health interventions. The lab focuses on developing and evaluating mobile health applications based on clinical practice guidelines, advancing semantic interoperability in electronic health records through standardized clinical terminologies, and leveraging digital data—including social media—for public health research. A key emphasis is on ethical and privacy-sensitive approaches to health data use, particularly through innovative models like data cooperatives.
Professor Ji Su Kim's research lab specializes in advanced memory technologies and system-level optimization for next-generation computing systems. The lab focuses on developing high-performance, low-power sensing circuits for spin-transfer torque magnetic random access memory (STT-MRAM), particularly addressing challenges related to sensing margin, process variation, and read disturbance in deep submicron and low-leakage process technologies. Additionally, the lab explores optimization in reverse logistics and scheduling systems, including network design, capacity planning, and sequence-dependent set-up problems in remanufacturing and industrial systems. The integration of semiconductor device physics with system-level design and data-driven healthcare prediction further broadens the lab’s interdisciplinary scope.
Professor Ji Hun Park's research lab specializes in the development of bioinspired, cytocompatible nanocoating technologies for single cells, drawing inspiration from natural protective mechanisms such as bacterial sporulation and cryptobiosis. The lab focuses on creating functional nanoshells—particularly using tannic acid and Fe(III) coordination complexes—that provide robust protection against environmental stressors like UV radiation, enzymes, and heavy metals, while enabling on-demand shell degradation for cell reactivation. Their work bridges materials science, synthetic biology, and biotechnology, aiming to advance applications in regenerative medicine, biopreservation, and single-cell analysis. A key innovation lies in the design of stimuli-responsive, supramolecular nanocoatings that are both biocompatible and highly adaptable to diverse biological systems.
Professor Tae Hyun Baek's research lab specializes in consumer behavior, with a focus on the psychological and emotional influences on consumer decision-making in digital and emerging technology contexts. Key research directions include the impact of personalized advertising, brand credibility, and emotional framing in advertising on consumer intentions, as well as the role of augmented reality and AI anthropomorphism in shaping self-perception and prosocial behaviors. The lab integrates theories from social psychology and marketing to explore how technology-mediated experiences affect brand perception, trust, and ethical consumer behavior.
Professor Jae-Hak Park's research lab focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying metabolic diseases, cancer progression, and developmental toxicity, with a particular emphasis on the roles of gut microbiota, growth factors, and bioactive compounds. The lab investigates how probiotics and microbial metabolites influence host energy metabolism and liver health, explores the regulation of epithelial-mesenchymal plasticity in cancer, and evaluates the developmental and genotoxic effects of dietary compounds like genistein and caffeine using zebrafish models. The lab integrates in vivo and in vitro approaches, including tracer techniques, molecular biology, and zebrafish embryology, to uncover novel therapeutic targets and mechanisms.
Professor Jun Won Choi's research lab specializes in advanced signal processing and machine learning techniques for next-generation wireless and underwater communication systems. The lab focuses on innovative detection and equalization methods, including compressed sensing, turbo equalization, and MIMO detection, with an emphasis on low-complexity, high-performance algorithms. Recent work also explores deep learning-based automatic modulation classification and adaptive signal processing for fading and challenging propagation environments such as underwater acoustics. The lab bridges theoretical innovation with practical implementation, targeting real-world deployment in 5G, IoT, and underwater communication networks.
Professor Franklin Bien's research lab specializes in advanced functional materials and flexible electronics, focusing on the development of transparent, stretchable, and wireless-sensing devices for next-generation biomedical and wearable applications. The lab pioneers innovative nanomaterial-based sensors—such as silver nanowire-graphene hybrid systems—enabling real-time, non-invasive health monitoring. Key research directions include electromagnetically induced transparency in metasurfaces, reconfigurable signal processing for high-speed communication, and novel capacitive sensing algorithms for robust touch interfaces under high-voltage conditions. The lab emphasizes the integration of materials science, photonics, and electronics to create smart, adaptive, and biocompatible sensing systems.
Professor Haihua Wang's research lab specializes in the design, synthesis, and application of advanced functional nanomaterials, with a strong focus on core-shell nanostructures, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and conductive polymer composites. The lab explores plasmonic and catalytic properties of noble metal nanostructures such as Au@Pd nanodendrites and Au nanorod-based heterostructures for energy and environmental applications. It also investigates conductive polymer-based nanocomposites, particularly waterborne and graft-modified polyaniline systems, to enhance stability and performance for sensing and electronic applications. A key research direction involves developing MOFs with tailored porosity and surface chemistry for selective gas adsorption, especially CO₂ capture.
Professor Tae Jung Kim's research lab specializes in the optical and electronic characterization of advanced semiconductor materials and 2D transition metal dichalcogenides using high-resolution spectroscopic ellipsometry and electron microscopy. The lab focuses on understanding the dielectric functions, critical point structures, and temperature-dependent optical responses in materials such as InGaAs, InAs, InSb, MoS₂, and MoSe₂, with an emphasis on fundamental electronic transitions and band structure properties. Their work combines experimental techniques with theoretical modeling to explore materials for next-generation optoelectronic and nanoelectronic devices.
Professor Hyun-Woo Shin's research lab specializes in translational biomedical research with a focus on chronic inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract, particularly chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and nasal polyps. The lab investigates the underlying molecular mechanisms of disease pathogenesis, including epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), hypoxia signaling (HIF-1α), and immune cell infiltration (neutrophils, eosinophils, mast cells), with an emphasis on identifying novel therapeutic targets. The lab also develops advanced in vitro and in vivo disease models, such as microfluidic human nasal mucosa models and murine allergic rhinosinusitis models, to support preclinical drug screening and diagnostic innovation. Additionally, the lab explores the application of biologically derived biomarkers, including extracellular vesicles and volatile organic compounds, for non-invasive diagnostics using technologies like electronic noses and multi-phase separation systems.
Professor Jeong Seok Lee's research lab focuses on translational immunology and biomarker discovery in inflammatory and fibrotic lung diseases, particularly connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease (CTD-ILD). The lab employs advanced single-cell multi-omics technologies to dissect immune cell dynamics in infectious and autoimmune conditions, including SARS-CoV-2 infection and autoimmune arthritis. A key research direction involves understanding the molecular mechanisms of mesenchymal stem cell differentiation and immunomodulation, with applications in regenerative medicine and pain management. The lab also investigates the impact of biopreservation techniques on immune cell transcriptomes to ensure reliable ex vivo immunological studies.
Professor Kap Jin Kim's research lab specializes in the development and characterization of piezoelectric and ferroelectric polymers, particularly poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) and its copolymers, with a focus on enhancing their crystalline phase control and functional properties. The lab investigates the formation of polar β-phase and ferroelectric phases through chemical additives, thermal treatments, and electrospinning techniques to enable applications in flexible nanogenerators, nano-pressure sensors, and wearable biomedical devices. A key research direction involves optimizing the piezoelectric response and polarization behavior for use in energy harvesting and real-time physiological signal monitoring.
Professor Sun Kim's research lab specializes in computational and systems biology, focusing on the regulatory roles of non-coding RNAs—particularly microRNAs—and their impact on gene expression networks in development and disease. The lab develops advanced bioinformatics tools, such as MMIA and DeepFam, to integrate multi-omics data and predict molecular interactions, including compound-protein interactions and transcription factor networks. A key focus is understanding molecular mechanisms underlying complex phenotypes, such as drug response in cancer and drought resistance in transgenic crops. The lab combines machine learning, systems biology, and high-throughput sequencing data to uncover regulatory pathways and support translational research.
Professor Dong-Woo Lee's research lab specializes in extremophile microbiology and industrial biotechnology, focusing on the discovery and characterization of novel enzymes from thermophilic and hyperthermophilic microorganisms. The lab investigates enzyme mechanisms, metabolic engineering, and post-translational modifications such as lysine acetylation to advance sustainable bioprocesses. Key research directions include the development of thermostable biocatalysts for biofuel and bioproduct synthesis, and the application of systems biology and synthetic biology to optimize microbial cell factories for a circular bioeconomy.
Professor Il-Young Jung's research lab specializes in endodontic microbiology, dental pulp biology, and endodontic treatment outcomes, with a strong focus on the role of putative pathogens in apical periodontitis, the microbiological and anatomical challenges in root canal systems, and regenerative endodontic procedures for immature teeth. The lab employs molecular techniques such as PCR and rRNA-based probes to identify and analyze microbial communities in infected root canals, while also investigating the impact of anatomical variations on treatment success. Additionally, the lab explores dental anesthesia efficacy and the neurobiological mechanisms underlying dental pain, particularly involving TRPV1 channels in pulpitis. These interdisciplinary efforts aim to improve clinical outcomes through evidence-based, biologically informed endodontic therapies.
Professor In-Yeong Yoon's research lab focuses on the intersection of sleep medicine, aging, and neurodegenerative disorders, with a particular emphasis on REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) and its subclinical forms in older adults. The lab investigates circadian rhythm disruptions, the gut-brain-sleep axis through probiotic interventions, and the impact of napping on sleep architecture across the lifespan. Key research directions include understanding the clinical progression of RBD, identifying biomarkers for early neurodegeneration, and exploring pharmacogenomic influences on psychotropic drug metabolism.
Professor Sanghun Lee's research lab specializes in advanced materials and sustainable energy technologies, with a strong focus on hydrogen energy systems, transparent conductive oxides, and solid oxide fuel cells. The lab investigates hydrogen production, storage, and utilization—particularly through innovative methods like alkaline thermal treatment and liquid organic hydrogen carriers—while also exploring materials for high-efficiency energy conversion and storage. Key research directions include the development of cost-effective hydrogen pipeline infrastructure, optimization of Ga-doped ZnO films for optoelectronic applications, and the design of metal-supported solid oxide fuel cells for transportation. The lab integrates computational simulations with experimental synthesis and system-level analysis to address challenges in energy sustainability and material performance.
