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Professor Han Min Woo's research lab specializes in synthetic biology and metabolic engineering of cyanobacteria to develop biosolar cell factories for sustainable production of high-value chemicals from CO2 and sunlight. The lab focuses on designing and optimizing genetic tools—such as CRISPRi-dCas12a systems and SyneBrick vectors—for precise gene regulation and modular pathway construction in *Synechococcus elongatus* PCC 7942. Key research directions include the photosynthetic biosynthesis of isoprenoids (e.g., amorpha-4,11-diene, squalene, and acetone) and the systemic engineering of metabolic pathways to enhance yield and product specificity. The lab also pioneers automation-integrated synthetic biology workflows, such as RoboMoClo, to accelerate high-throughput strain development for industrial biotechnology applications.
Professor Chang-Hwan Im's research lab specializes in biomedical engineering and non-invasive neuromodulation, with a primary focus on transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies. The lab develops advanced computational modeling and optimization techniques—such as genetic algorithms, evolution strategies, and finite element methods—to enhance the precision and safety of tDCS by optimizing electrode placement and electric field distribution. A key research direction involves hybrid BCI systems that integrate electroencephalography (EEG) and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to improve classification accuracy in both binary and ternary tasks. The lab also investigates patient-specific modeling for personalized neuromodulation and aims to design compact, practical hBCI systems for real-world applications.
Professor Jong-Soo Rhyee's research lab specializes in advanced thermoelectric materials and 2D semiconductors, focusing on enhancing energy conversion efficiency through innovative nanostructuring, defect engineering, and electronic band structure optimization. The lab explores materials such as MoSe₂, PbTe, Bi₂Te₃-based compounds, and In₄Se₃-based systems, aiming to achieve high thermoelectric performance (ZT) by manipulating phonon scattering, charge localization, and lattice dynamics. A key focus is on developing large-area, highly crystalline 2D materials for high-mobility, flexible electronics, while simultaneously advancing n-type and p-type thermoelectrics for sustainable energy harvesting. The lab combines advanced synthesis techniques with detailed structural and electronic characterization to enable next-generation applications in wearable electronics and clean energy technologies.
石浜康義教授の研究室は、質量分析を基盤としたプロテオーム解析技術の開発に注力しています。特に、タンパク質の絶対定量法（emPAI）やリン酸化修飾のスタティスティカルな定量法の確立により、細胞内タンパク質濃度の包括的解析を可能にしました。また、膜タンパク質の効率的かつバイアスのない解析法や、リン酸ペプチドの高感度回収技術の開発を通じて、複雑な生物学的サンプルからの高品質なプロテオーム情報の取得を実現しています。
Mita教授の研究室は、希土類金属を用いた高橹選択的触媒反応の開発を柱としており、特にGdやYを用いたキラル触媒を用いたC–H活性化、アンチオチオ選択的付加反応、CO₂を用いた炭素源としての利用が特徴です。天然物や医薬品の中間体を効率的に合成するための新規反応手法の創出が目指されており、CO₂の持続可能な有機合成応用にも貢献しています。
Professor Gayong Shim's research lab specializes in the development of advanced nanomaterials and bioinspired delivery systems for next-generation therapeutics, with a strong focus on cancer immunotherapy, gene editing, and nucleic acid delivery. The lab pioneers innovative strategies using cell membrane-derived vesicles, stimuli-responsive nanoparticles, and biodegradable materials to enhance drug delivery, modulate the tumor microenvironment, and improve immune responses. Key research directions include in situ tumor vaccination, immune checkpoint blockade, and the application of CRISPR/Cas9 and siRNA delivery systems for precision medicine.
Professor Eunkyoung Kim's research lab specializes in the design and development of multifunctional smart materials, with a focus on conductive polymers and surface-engineered materials for energy-efficient and responsive devices. Key research directions include electrochromic and thermoelectric materials for smart windows and wearable energy harvesters, superhydrophobic surfaces for self-cleaning and anti-icing applications, and multifunctional polymer films that integrate photothermal conversion, electrochromism, and thermoelectricity. The lab emphasizes precise control of electronic and morphological properties through chemical tuning and electrochemical processing to enable next-generation sustainable technologies.
Professor Gyoo Yeol Jung's research lab specializes in synthetic biology and metabolic engineering, focusing on the rational design and optimization of microbial metabolic pathways for sustainable production of biochemicals. The lab integrates molecular evolution, systems biology, and advanced screening technologies to engineer enzymes and regulatory circuits with enhanced functionality and efficiency. Key research directions include the rational redesign of allosteric regulation in enzymes, development of high-throughput single-cell screening platforms, and in vitro pathway reconstruction using mRNA-enzyme fusion systems. The lab also explores the metabolic potential of alternative carbon sources like acetate and enhances NADPH production for efficient bioproduction.
Professor Oh Young Bang's research lab specializes in cerebrovascular diseases, with a primary focus on acute ischemic stroke, intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD), and moyamoya disease (MMD). The lab investigates hemodynamic factors such as collateral circulation, penumbral volume, and angiographic markers to guide endovascular revascularization and cell-based therapies. A key research direction involves evaluating the clinical efficacy and safety of autologous mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) transplantation in stroke recovery, alongside identifying imaging and hemodynamic predictors of treatment outcomes. The lab also explores genetic and environmental contributors to MMD pathogenesis and the impact of risk factor management in ICAD.
Teramura教授の研究室は、光触媒を用いたCO2の効率的還元反応に注力しており、特に酸化亜鉛系や亜鉛ガリウム酸化物を基体とする新規触媒の開発を進めています。水を還元剤として用いることで、COやメタノールなどの有用な燃料を効率的に生成する反応機構の解明も進んでいます。また、リチウムイオン電池や燃料電池に応用可能なナノ構造触媒の設計や、金属酸化物表面における反応機構のEPR・XAFSを用いた詳細な分析も特色です。
Hisashi Hayakawa教授の研究室は、歴史的太陽活動と地球磁気嵐の記録を解明することを柱としています。特に、1859年のカーレッジンストームや1770年、1909年の巨大磁気嵐の記録を、東アジアの歴史的文書や観測記録から再評価し、低緯度におけるオーロラ発生の頻度や持続期間、色・高度・方位角といった詳細な特徴を定量的に解明しています。近年の人工衛星データと歴史的記録の統合的分析により、太陽活動と地球環境への影響の長期的トレンドを解明する国際的リーダーシップを発揮しています。
エイナガ教授の研究室は、光触媒を用いた大気汚染物質の分解、特にベンゼンなどの揮発性有機化合物の効率的・持続可能な除去を主眼としています。室温でのガス相反応を対象とし、白金やルイドなどの金属ドーピングを施したジルコニア酸チタン（TiO₂）触媒の開発や、反応機構の解明を進めています。特に、COやベンゼンの効率的酸化反応を実現するための触媒設計と、反応中における表面不活性化の抑制戦略が重要な研究テーマです。
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 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.
Imoto教授の研究室では、遺伝子発現データを基にした遺伝子ネットワークの構築を目的とした統計的・確率的アプローチを展開しています。特にベイジアンネットワークを用いた非線形な遺伝子間相互作用の同定や、生物学的知識とマイクロアレイデータを統合する手法の開発が中心です。研究では、データの限界を補完するための知識統合型モデリングや、最適なネットワーク構造の自動選択基準の理論的構築にも取り組んでいます。
安藤晋司教授の研究室では、有機半導体材料の設計と特性評価を柱として、n型有機フィeld効果トランジスタ（OFET）に適した新規ヘテロサイクリックオリゴマーの開発を進めています。特に、トリフルオロメチルフェニル基やチアゾール・チオフェン系コオリゴマーを用いた高移動度n型半導体の創出が特徴で、分子設計と積層構造の制御により高い電荷輸送性を実現しています。また、ポリイミドの誘電率と構造パラメータの相関関係の解明や、高温で安定なセルラーゼの発見を通じて、材料科学とバイオマテリアルの融合的研究も展開しています。
Professor Do Kyung Kim's research lab specializes in the design, synthesis, and application of advanced nanomaterials for sustainable energy and biomedical technologies. The lab focuses on developing novel nanostructured materials—such as spinel oxides, tungsten oxides, and lead-free perovskites—for high-performance energy storage devices, including lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries, as well as flexible piezoelectric energy harvesters. A key research direction involves engineering nanomorphologies and crystal phases to enhance electrochemical stability and ion diffusion kinetics. The lab also explores biocompatible magnetic nanoparticles for medical imaging and therapeutic applications, emphasizing environmentally friendly and scalable synthesis methods.
Professor Do Young Kim's research lab specializes in liver disease research with a focus on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and liver fibrosis. The lab investigates noninvasive diagnostic methods such as liver stiffness measurement (LSM) and tumor markers like PIVKA-II and AFP to improve early detection and risk stratification. It also explores the impact of antiviral therapy and imaging response—particularly lipiodol uptake after transarterial chemoembolization—on clinical outcomes in HCC patients. The lab aims to develop personalized surveillance and treatment strategies based on biomarkers and imaging features.
Professor Junsoo Park's research lab focuses on the molecular mechanisms of viral infections, particularly coronaviruses such as SARS-CoV-2, and explores natural compounds as potential therapeutic agents. The lab investigates the antiviral activities of tea-derived polyphenols like EGCG and theaflavin, targeting viral enzymes such as 3CL protease, while also examining host cell pathways including PKA-CREB signaling and autophagy regulation. Additionally, the lab studies the roles of cellular proteins like NOX4 and natural compounds such as conessine in cancer progression and autophagy, using advanced techniques including CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing and live-cell imaging. Their work bridges natural product pharmacology, virology, and cell signaling to identify novel targets and treatments for viral diseases and cancer.
稲垣教授の研究室は、イオンチャネルとATP結合シャペロンスーパーファミリーに属する膜タンパク質の分子機構を解明することを柱としています。特に膵島におけるKATPチャネルの構成サブユニット（Kir6.2とSUR）の機能と制御機構の解明が中心であり、代謝状態に応じた膜電位制御やインスリン分泌の調節機構の解明を目指しています。また、脳内におけるKATPチャネルの神経保護的役割や、肺のサルファクトン輸送に関与するABCA3トランスポーターの機能解析など、多様な臓器におけるチャネル・トランスポーターの生理的意義を解明しています。
