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Professor Jaeyeon Kim's research lab specializes in hydrogeoscience and environmental data analytics, focusing on groundwater dynamics, contaminant transport, and the application of geochemical tracers such as radon and isotopes in understanding subsurface processes. The lab investigates the impacts of natural and induced seismicity on groundwater systems, climate change effects on water quality, and the development of advanced analytical frameworks for environmental monitoring. Recent work also extends into AI-driven environmental modeling, including audio captioning using multimodal deep learning, reflecting a growing integration of data science in environmental research.
Professor Soo-Jin Yang's research lab focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying daptomycin resistance in *Staphylococcus aureus*, particularly in methicillin-resistant (MRSA) strains. The lab investigates genetic and regulatory pathways—such as the GraRS two-component system, mprF mutations, and dlt operon expression—that modulate bacterial cell surface charge and contribute to antibiotic resistance. Using clinical isolates and isogenic strain pairs from treatment failures, especially in endovascular infections, the lab explores how resistance evolves in vivo and impacts therapeutic outcomes. Their work also examines the interplay between resistance mechanisms and bacterial fitness in infection models.
Professor Joung-Hun Kim's research lab focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer’s disease, with a strong emphasis on amyloid precursor protein (APP) processing, amyloid-beta toxicity, synaptic plasticity, and calcium homeostasis. The lab investigates the roles of key signaling molecules such as dopamine, neuritin (CPG15), eIF2α, and LIMK1 in neuronal function and synaptic regulation, using advanced techniques including atomic force microscopy, electrophysiology, and in vivo behavioral models. A central theme is understanding early pathogenic events in Alzheimer’s disease, including oxidative stress, disrupted protein synthesis, and impaired synaptic transmission. The lab also explores potential therapeutic targets, such as neuritin overexpression and antioxidant interventions, to rescue cognitive deficits in Alzheimer’s models.
Professor Yeo-Chang Youn's research lab focuses on the sustainable management of forest resources and ecosystem services, with a strong emphasis on socio-ecological systems, community-based forest governance, and policy-oriented environmental decision-making. The lab investigates the drivers of forest degradation, particularly related to non-timber forest product extraction and logging policies, while exploring public preferences for ecosystem services in urban and rural contexts across East Asia. Key research directions include the sustainability of traditional forest commons, the impact of policy changes on forest-dependent communities, and the application of choice experiments and Delphi methods to inform environmental governance.
Professor Junsang Doh's research lab specializes in developing advanced biomaterials and microengineered platforms to study and enhance T cell function in complex biological environments. The lab focuses on understanding how physical cues—such as nanotopography, extracellular matrix architecture, and immunological synapse structure—influence T cell migration, activation, and anti-tumor responses. By integrating microfabrication, photochemistry, and 3D tissue models, the lab creates physiologically relevant in vitro systems to evaluate cancer immunotherapies, including adoptive T cell therapy and combination strategies with photothermal therapy. Their work aims to bridge the gap between in vitro assays and clinical outcomes by mimicking the tumor microenvironment and vascular barriers that govern T cell efficacy.
Professor In Hwan Jung's research lab specializes in the design and synthesis of novel conjugated polymers and small molecules for optoelectronic applications, with a primary focus on organic photovoltaics and thermoelectric materials. The lab develops low-bandgap semiconducting polymers using advanced heterocyclic building blocks—such as cyclopentadithiophene, diketopyrrolopyrrole, and thienoisoquinoline derivatives—to achieve tunable energy levels, enhanced charge transport, and improved device performance. Key research directions include structure-property relationships in all-polymer solar cells, precise doping strategies for high-performance thermoelectric materials, and the development of fullerene-free organic solar cells with high efficiency and stability.
Professor Ho-Jin Son's research lab specializes in the design and development of advanced functional materials for sustainable energy conversion and environmental remediation. The lab focuses on molecular and hybrid materials for solar energy harvesting, particularly dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs), metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for light-harvesting, and TiO₂-based photocatalytic systems for CO₂ reduction. Key research directions include suppressing interfacial recombination, preventing dye desorption, mitigating dye aggregation, and enhancing charge transfer through atomic layer deposition (ALD) and nanoengineering strategies. The lab also explores tunable luminescent Zn(II) complexes and energy migration in highly ordered porphyrin-based frameworks for artificial photosynthesis applications.
Professor Hayeon Song's research lab focuses on the intersection of communication, health behavior, and emerging technologies, with a strong emphasis on how individual differences and contextual factors influence information processing and user experiences. The lab investigates health communication across diverse populations, particularly low-income and pregnant women, while exploring the role of technology—such as virtual reality, exergames, and online education—in shaping perceptions, social presence, and behavioral outcomes. A central theme is understanding how psychological factors like self-awareness, personality traits, and social connection affect engagement with digital health and media content.
Professor Hyungpil Moon's research lab specializes in advanced robotic manipulation and tactile sensing technologies, focusing on distributed manipulation systems that leverage passive airflow fields and innovative sensor designs. The lab develops algorithmic frameworks for force control and object manipulation using logarithmic potential fields, enabling precise, contactless manipulation. A key focus is on creating parasitic capacitance-free tactile sensors with floating electrodes, enhancing sensitivity and reliability in multi-cell sensor arrays. The lab bridges robotics, mechatronics, and human-machine interaction through novel actuation and sensing solutions.
Professor Dong Ki Yoon's research lab specializes in the design and manipulation of soft matter systems, particularly liquid crystals and biomaterials, with a focus on using topographical and electrostatic confinement to achieve precise molecular alignment and hierarchical structuring. The lab explores novel phases of bent-core and discotic liquid crystals, develops advanced processing techniques for high-performance organic semiconductors, and pioneers optofluidic and DNA-based photonic devices for sensitive, label-free biosensing. A central theme is the integration of materials science, nanofabrication, and optical phenomena to create functional micro- and nanostructures for applications in photonics, electronics, and biomedicine.
Professor Jerald D. Kralik's research lab investigates the cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying decision-making, inhibitory control, and metacognition in primates and other vertebrates. The lab focuses on understanding how animals—particularly tamarins and macaques—manage prepotent responses, generalize learning across novel situations, and apply abstract rules in complex environments. Using behavioral experiments and comparative cognition approaches, the lab explores the evolutionary roots of executive function and the architecture of nervous systems, with a particular emphasis on how cognitive heuristics and neural circuitry shape adaptive behavior. The work also extends to model systems like *C. elegans* to uncover fundamental principles of neural network organization and function.
Professor Sang Do Noh's research lab focuses on advancing smart manufacturing and industrial sustainability through digital transformation. The lab specializes in digital twin technologies, cyber-physical production systems (CPPS), and service-oriented platforms leveraging the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to enable resilient, efficient, and personalized manufacturing. Key research directions include the integration of PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) with cyber-physical systems, optimization of energy efficiency in small- and medium-sized enterprises, and the development of modular micro smart factories for agile, cost-effective production. The lab emphasizes system-level coordination and operational resilience in dynamic, make-to-order environments.
Professor Jong Hyuk Lee's research lab specializes in medical imaging and artificial intelligence, with a focus on lung disease detection, particularly in the context of COVID-19 sequelae and lung cancer. The lab investigates the integration of deep learning algorithms in chest radiography to improve diagnostic accuracy and explores how radiologists interact with AI-assisted reading. Additionally, the lab examines long-term outcomes of pulmonary nodules and the radiologic-pathologic correlations in interstitial lung diseases.
Professor Sang Wook Son's research lab focuses on the pathophysiology of inflammatory skin diseases, with a primary emphasis on psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and rosacea. The lab investigates key molecular mechanisms involving cytokines (such as IL-33 and TSLP), transcription factors (like Egr-1 and HIF-1α), and signaling pathways (including BMP6 regulation) that drive abnormal keratinocyte proliferation and immune cell activation. Additionally, the lab explores the role of immune cell receptors, such as Fas and CD94/NKG2A on NK cells, in autoimmune skin disorders. The integration of clinical dermatology with molecular and cellular biology underpins the lab’s translational approach to identifying novel therapeutic targets.
Professor Yeon-Hwan Park's research lab specializes in aging and long-term care, with a focus on improving the health, independence, and quality of life for older adults. Key research directions include promoting medication adherence through cognitive support strategies, developing assistive technologies and robotics for aging-in-place, and enhancing infection control and dysphagia screening in long-term care facilities. The lab also explores innovative diagnostic tools, such as microfluidic systems for milk quality monitoring, reflecting a broader interest in point-of-care technologies with clinical and public health applications.
Professor Kang Su Cho's research lab specializes in urological oncology and minimally invasive urological interventions, with a strong focus on predicting disease progression in bladder cancer, optimizing shock wave lithotripsy outcomes for ureteral stones, and exploring natural compounds like Korean ginseng berry extract for treating erectile dysfunction. The lab also investigates the metabolic and skeletal effects of androgen deprivation therapy in prostate cancer patients and evaluates surgical techniques for renal stone management, particularly percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). Their work integrates clinical outcomes with translational research, emphasizing biomarkers, imaging parameters, and pharmacological mechanisms.
Professor Jongwon Lee's research lab specializes in nanophotonics and advanced materials, focusing on the design and fabrication of ultrathin, tunable metasurfaces for mid-infrared applications. The lab pioneers electrically tunable metasurfaces with ultrafast response and giant nonlinear optical effects, leveraging intersubband transitions and plasmonic resonances. A key research direction involves developing next-generation energy storage materials, particularly for lithium metal batteries, using porous carbon frameworks derived from metal-organic frameworks to suppress dendrite growth and enhance stability. The lab also explores functional nanomaterials for clean energy technologies, including proton exchange membranes for fuel cells with improved high-temperature performance.
Professor Hanseok Ko's research lab specializes in computer vision, deep learning, and signal processing with a focus on real-world applications in complex environments. The lab develops advanced deep learning models for challenging tasks such as speech emotion recognition, underwater image enhancement, multi-person tracking, and synthetic data generation for seismic signal analysis. Key research directions include online and real-time tracking, unsupervised and weakly supervised learning, and generative modeling using GANs for data augmentation. The lab emphasizes robustness and generalization in real-world scenarios where data is noisy, incomplete, or unpaired.
Professor Kee Hoon Sohn's research lab focuses on plant innate immunity, particularly the molecular mechanisms underlying effector-triggered immunity in plants. The lab investigates how nucleotide-binding leucine-rich repeat (NB-LRR) receptors recognize pathogen effector proteins and activate defense responses, with a special emphasis on the structural and biochemical basis of receptor complex formation. Key research directions include the characterization of immune receptor pairs such as RPS4-RRS1, the structural dynamics of TIR domains, and the role of post-translational modifications in immune activation. The lab also explores pathogen effector functions and their recognition by plant immune systems using structural biology, genetics, and cell biology approaches.
Professor Ji-Hwan Kim's research lab specializes in advanced materials and structural engineering, focusing on the mechanical behavior of functionally graded materials under thermal and mechanical loads, as well as innovative surface engineering techniques for enhancing energy conversion devices. The lab conducts 3D finite element analysis to study large deflection and time-dependent reliability in civil infrastructure, particularly prestressed concrete bridges, while also exploring novel approaches to improve the efficiency of organic solar cells through electrode surface modification. Their work bridges structural integrity, materials science, and sustainable energy technologies.
