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Professor Jae Hee Cheon's research lab focuses on gastrointestinal immunology and inflammatory bowel diseases, with a particular emphasis on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying intestinal inflammation. The lab investigates host-microbiota interactions, especially the role of microbial metabolites like succinate in driving pro-inflammatory responses through epithelial and immune cell crosstalk. It also explores novel therapeutic targets and biomarkers—such as guggulsterone and the DAIBD index—for inflammatory conditions like IBD and intestinal Behçet’s disease. The lab integrates preclinical models, clinical data, and translational research to develop effective, personalized treatment strategies.
Professor Ao Liu's research lab specializes in the development of solution-processed metal oxide semiconductors and dielectrics for next-generation thin-film transistors (TFTs) and optoelectronic devices. The lab focuses on low-temperature, scalable fabrication techniques—such as solution combustion synthesis and water-inducement methods—to enable high-performance, transparent, and flexible electronics. Key research directions include defect passivation in perovskite solar cells, high-κ oxide dielectrics for low-voltage TFTs, and the integration of p-type and n-type oxide semiconductors for complementary oxide electronics.
Mohamed Gar Alalm教授の研究室は、環境浄化を目的とした新規吸着材および光触媒技術の開発に注力しています。特に、木質由来の活性炭を用いた農薬の水中除去や、太陽光を活用した光フントン反応による有機汚染物質の効率的分解を研究しています。材料の表面特性と反応機構の解明を進め、実環境下でも効果的な環境修復技術の実用化を目指しています。
Professor Seyoung Lee's research lab specializes in the intersection of behavioral psychology, artificial intelligence, and biomedical neuroscience. The lab investigates prosocial behaviors such as altruism and donation motivation, particularly focusing on the identifiable victim effect and human-AI interaction dynamics. It also explores neuroprotective mechanisms in stroke, with an emphasis on the renin-angiotensin system's role in cerebral ischemia. Recent work includes examining user satisfaction with large language models like ChatGPT and the psychological impact of AI empathy in social contexts.
阿部川泰彦教授の研究室では、半導体レーザーの新規構造とその量子制御に基づく高性能化を主眼としており、特に2次元・3次元量子井戸や量子ドットを用いたレーザーの低温特性、増幅特性、高速変調特性の理論的・実験的解明を進めています。特に、温度安定性に優れたレーザーの実現や、光子集積回路を応用した次世代光集積デバイスの開発が目指されています。
アハメド・アブデルラティフ教授の研究室は、5G・IoT環境における情報セキュリティと医療画像の暗号化を柱とした次世代暗号技術の研究を行っています。特に、混沌（カオス）理論と量子計算を融合した新規な暗号化・情報隠し手法の開発に注力しており、量子画像暗号、量子ステガノグラフィー、量子水印技術の実用的応用をめざしています。医療分野の機微なデータを安全に保全・送信するための革新的なセキュリティフレームワークの構築が主な研究方向性です。
教授の研究室は、口腔・顔顔面組織に存在する間葉系幹細胞を活用した再生医療を柱としており、特に歯肉由来幹細胞や自己由来MSCを用いたiPS細胞の作製、およびその再プログラミングのメカニズム解明に注力しています。また、歯科インプラント治療に不可欠な上顎洞・歯槽びょうの再生を目的とした幹細胞・組織工学的アプローチの臨床応用開発も進めています。さらに、口腔内微生物叢や感染症リスクの評価も併せて行い、安全で効果的な再生医療戦略の構築を目指しています。
Yuko Kitagawa教授の研究室は、消化器がん、特に食道がんおよび胃がんの内視鏡的診断・治療に焦点を当てた先端医療を推進しています。特に、内視鏡的粘膜下層剥離術（ESD）や画像診断を用いたリンパ節マッピングの高度化が主な研究テーマです。近年では、蛍光内視鏡やラジオガイドドリンパ節生検を応用した早期がんの的確なステージングと治療意思決定支援の研究が進んでいます。
Professor Seung Hyeok Han's research lab focuses on chronic kidney disease (CKD) pathophysiology, with a particular emphasis on the role of immune and metabolic pathways in disease progression. Key research directions include complement activation in IgA nephropathy, the regulation of epithelial cell polarity and metabolism via LKB1 signaling in renal tubules, and modifiable risk factors such as smoking and residual renal function in CKD and peritoneal dialysis outcomes. The lab also investigates mineral and bone disorders, particularly hyperphosphatemia, in acute and chronic kidney injury settings.
Professor Noo Li Jeon's research lab specializes in developing advanced microfluidic platforms to engineer biomimetic 3D tissue microenvironments, with a focus on vascularization and tumor microenvironment modeling. The lab investigates the dynamic interactions between endothelial cells, stromal cells, and cancer cells within physiologically relevant extracellular matrices, emphasizing flow-mediated cellular responses and angiogenesis. By integrating microfluidics with hydrogel-based 3D cultures, the lab creates perfusable vascular networks and vascularized bone models to study tissue development, disease progression, and drug responses in vitro. Their work bridges tissue engineering, cancer biology, and regenerative medicine through innovative in vitro systems that closely mimic in vivo conditions.
Professor Joon Weon Choi's research lab specializes in sustainable bio-based materials and renewable energy technologies, focusing on the conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into high-value fuels, chemicals, and functional materials. Key research directions include catalytic hydrothermal liquefaction for bio-oil production, lignin fractionation and valorization, and the development of lignin-based nanoparticles and activated carbon for environmental applications. The lab emphasizes process optimization, molecular-level characterization, and structure-property relationships to enhance energy efficiency and material performance.
Professor Kwang Seon Shin's research lab specializes in magnesium alloy development with a focus on microstructure-corrosion relationships, high-speed processing of high-alloyed Mg-based materials, and advanced characterization techniques such as SKPFM for voltmeter potential analysis. The lab investigates how grain refinement, alloying elements (e.g., Al, Sn, Zn, Bi), and second-phase distribution influence corrosion resistance and mechanical performance. Key research directions include designing extrudable Mg–Bi-based alloys with high strength and thermal stability, as well as developing predictive models for corrosion behavior based on microstructural parameters.
Professor Jangwon Seo's research lab specializes in advanced optoelectronic materials and devices, with a primary focus on perovskite-based solar cells. The lab investigates key challenges such as stability, efficiency enhancement, and defect passivation through innovative materials design, including novel hole transport materials, halide perovskite compositions (e.g., Sn-based and FAPbI₃), and advanced encapsulation strategies. Their work also explores fundamental photophysical processes, such as excited-state proton transfer and intramolecular charge transfer, to develop new functional materials for optoelectronic applications. The lab emphasizes practical scalability and long-term device performance, integrating materials chemistry with device engineering for next-generation solar energy solutions.
Professor Sohee Jeong's research lab specializes in the design, synthesis, and functionalization of two-dimensional (2D) layered nanomaterials, with a focus on transition-metal chalcogenides (TMCs) and colloidal III-V quantum dots. The lab develops innovative synthetic strategies—such as tandem molecular intercalation and radical-resistant crystallization protocols—to achieve precise control over the morphology, crystallinity, and surface chemistry of these nanomaterials. Key research directions include regioselective chemical transformations in 2D nanocrystals, surface passivation mechanisms in quantum dots, and the creation of heterostructured nanoarchitectures with tailored optoelectronic properties. The lab combines advanced spectroscopic techniques with theoretical modeling to unravel structure-property relationships at the nanoscale.
Professor Jong-Woong Kim's research lab specializes in the development of advanced functional materials for wearable electronics and biomedical applications. The lab focuses on creating flexible, stretchable, and transparent conductive electrodes and sensors using nanomaterials such as silver nanowires, conductive polymers, and smart polymers. Key research directions include the design of highly sensitive strain sensors, healable and self-repairing electronic textiles, and transparent electrodes with exceptional mechanical durability and optical clarity for real-time health monitoring systems. The lab integrates materials science, nanotechnology, and textile engineering to advance next-generation wearable devices for healthcare, rehabilitation, and fitness tracking.
Takayuki Katoh教授の研究室は、RNA生物学と翻訳制御の分野に焦点を当てており、特にmicroRNAの3'末端修飾とその機能調節、ならびにリボソームの翻訳停滞を解消する因子のメカニズム解明を進めています。miR-122の安定化に寄与するGLD-2とPARNの相反する働きや、CUGBP1によるmiRNA分解機構の解明が進んでいます。また、翻訳因子EF-PとtRNAの相互作用を用いた遺伝子工学的翻訳制御や、β-アミノ酸の連続的取り込みによる新規ペプチド合成系の構築にも取り組んでいます。
Takao K. Hensch教授の研究室は、発達期における脳の可塑性、特に感覚系の回路形成に寄与する「感覚閾値期間（critical period）」の分子・細胞機構を解明することを目的としています。特に、 inhibitory interneuron の機能とGABA作動、神経可塑性の制御因子（例：Lynx1）の役割に注目し、発達期の脳の可塑性がどのように開始・閉鎖され、成人大脳で失われるメカニズムを解明しています。動物モデル（マウス、ネコ）を用いた遺伝子操作、画像解析、神経生理学的手法を統合した研究が特徴です。
Jorge Puebla教授の研究室は、スピントロニクス分野において、磁性体と音響波の相互作用や界面におけるスピン-電荷変換メカニズムに注目した先端的研究を展開しています。特に、表面音響波がスピン状態を制御するメカニズムや、反強磁性酸化物界面に発現するラシュバスピン揺らぎに起因する室温でのスピン蓄積の直接観測に成功しています。また、量子ドットにおける核スピンの励起や、光誘起スピン電流の発生といった、次世代情報処理デバイスに応用可能な新規効果の解明にも貢献しています。
Hwang教授の研究室は、ナトリウム二次電池の高効率化と安全性向上を目的として、イオン液体を用いた擬固体系電解質の開発に注力しています。特に、高電圧正極材料であるNVPFやナトリウム金属負極を用いた電池系における電解質の安定性と界面反応制御を、電化学的・材料的アプローチで解明しています。また、低温から高温まで広い温度範囲で安定に動作する電池システムの構築を目指した、電極材料と電解質の一体的設計が特徴です。
Professor Taesung Park's research lab specializes in deep generative models and image synthesis, with a focus on controllable image generation, semantic image translation, and disentangled representation learning. The lab develops innovative normalization techniques—such as spatially-adaptive normalization—to improve the fidelity and layout alignment in image synthesis from semantic layouts. It also explores contrastive learning and autoencoding frameworks to enable structured image manipulation by separating content and style factors. The lab's work bridges computer vision and genomics, applying statistical modeling to gene expression analysis in stem cell differentiation.
