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岸本忠明教授の研究室は、サイトコイニンの生物学的機能とそのシグナル伝達機構を解明することを柱としています。特にインターリーキン-6（IL-6）の多様な生理的・病態的役割に注目し、自己免疫疾患や炎症反応におけるT細胞の制御機構を分子レベルで解明してきました。長年にわたり、T細胞が分泌する因子がB細胞の分化・抗体産生をどのように調節するかを解明し、IL-6の発見とその機能の解明に貢献しました。
当研究室は膵疾患、特に膵がんと自己免疫性膵炎（AIP）の微小環境における線維化反応に注目し、膵線維芽細胞（PSCs）の機能制御と腫瘍微小環境の形成機構を解明しています。特に低酸素状態がPSCsの活性化に与える影響や、フィibrinogenが線維化を促進するメカニズムの解明を進めています。臨床的意義の高いバイオマーカーや治療標的の同定を目的とした翻訳的研究も実施しています。
Professor Sungroh Yoon's research lab specializes in computational and systems biology, focusing on transforming biomedical big data into actionable biological insights using advanced machine learning and bioinformatics approaches. The lab develops innovative computational tools for high-throughput analysis of omics data, biomedical signal processing (e.g., ECG and PPG for non-invasive blood pressure prediction), and microbiome analysis. Key research directions include deep learning applications in genomics and proteomics, automated analysis of capillary electrophoresis data, and understanding host-microbe interactions in diseases like atopic dermatitis. The lab emphasizes methodological innovation to enable scalable, accurate, and robust analysis of complex biological datasets.
Professor Ki-Hun Jeong's research lab specializes in nanophotonics, plasmonics, and microfluidic technologies for next-generation biomedical diagnostics and optical devices. The lab focuses on developing advanced nanostructured substrates—such as silver and gold nanoisland arrays on glass nanopillars—for ultra-sensitive, label-free detection using surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) and for enabling ultrafast on-chip polymerase chain reaction (PCR) through plasmonic photothermal heating. By integrating biomimetic optical structures inspired by nature (e.g., moth eyes, firefly lanterns) with nanofabrication and tunable micro-optics, the lab pioneers compact, high-performance systems for point-of-care diagnostics and miniaturized optical components with enhanced functionality and efficiency.
Professor Byung Ho Lee's research lab specializes in spinal disorders and musculoskeletal health, with a focus on lumbar spinal stenosis, idiopathic scoliosis, and ligamentum flavum pathology. The lab investigates the epidemiology, surgical outcomes, and molecular mechanisms—particularly the role of inflammatory cytokines—underlying spinal degeneration and ossification. It also explores metabolic factors such as vitamin D deficiency in spinal conditions and contributes to veterinary parasitology through studies on Eimeria species in poultry. The lab integrates clinical, molecular, and population-based research to improve diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
Professor Jeong Chan Joo's research lab specializes in synthetic biology and metabolic engineering, focusing on the sustainable production of platform chemicals and bioplastics from renewable biomass. The lab develops microbial cell factories—particularly engineered strains of *Corynebacterium glutamicum* and *Pseudomonas putida*—to convert lignin-derived aromatic compounds and simple sugars into high-value chemicals like adipic acid and 2-pyrone-4,6-dicarboxylic acid (PDC). A key focus is on discovering and applying novel biocatalysts, such as enoate reductases, to enable efficient, enzymatic conversions under mild conditions. The lab also explores biological funneling strategies to streamline the utilization of complex, mixed substrates from lignocellulosic biomass.
Professor Richard M. Ryan's research lab specializes in human motivation, psychological well-being, and the role of basic psychological needs in healthy development. The lab investigates intrinsic motivation, self-determination, and the impact of social-contextual factors—particularly autonomy, competence, and relatedness—on mental health and personal growth. Research spans both hedonic and eudaimonic perspectives on well-being, with a focus on subjective vitality, internalization processes, and the psychological underpinnings of optimal functioning.
Sakae Tanaka教授の研究室では、骨芽細胞とマクロファージの相互作用をモデルとして、マクロファージ・コロニー・ストミュリン・ファクター（M-CSF）やRANKLシグナルが骨芽球の分化・成熟に与える影響を解析しています。特に、オステオクラストの発生・活性化に関与するシグナル伝達経路、ならびにエピジェネティクス的制御（H3K27me3の脱メチル化など）の役割を解明しています。また、MMP14 や ADAM10 によるRANKLのショウティング機構の解明や、c-Cblを介したシグナル伝達の分子機構についても精力的に研究しています。
Professor Yong-Hoon Cho's research lab specializes in the development and characterization of advanced semiconductor materials and optoelectronic devices, with a focus on III-nitride-based heterostructures such as InGaN/GaN multiple quantum wells, AlGaN alloys, and graphene quantum dots. The lab investigates fundamental optical and electronic properties through advanced spectroscopic techniques, including time-resolved and temperature-dependent photoluminescence, and applies these insights to engineer high-performance devices such as light-emitting diodes, gas sensors, and hybrid nanostructures. Key research directions include nanoscale material growth, defect engineering, and the integration of low-dimensional structures (quantum dots, wires, wells) for next-generation optoelectronics.
Professor Ja Seung Koo's research lab focuses on the tumor microenvironment and metabolic reprogramming in breast cancer, with particular emphasis on amino acid and lipid metabolism, immune cell interactions, and metastatic progression. The lab investigates how cancer-associated stromal cells, including tumor-associated myeloid cells and cancer-associated adipocytes, contribute to tumor growth, immune evasion, and therapy resistance. By analyzing subtype-specific and metastatic site-specific metabolic alterations, the lab aims to identify novel therapeutic targets for aggressive breast cancer subtypes such as triple-negative and HER2-positive disease.
Professor Yoon-Seok Chang's research lab specializes in environmental biotechnology and green chemistry, focusing on the enzymatic and nanomaterial-mediated transformation of natural compounds for sustainable applications. The lab investigates laccase enzymes and their role in catalyzing the polymerization of phenolic compounds for eco-friendly applications such as natural hair dyes and biopolymer synthesis. It also explores the physiological and biochemical impacts of nanoscale zerovalent iron (nZVI) on plants, aiming to enhance agricultural sustainability through nanomaterial-driven plant growth promotion. The overarching research direction emphasizes the development of environmentally benign technologies using biological and nanomaterial systems.
Professor Hyun-Woo Lee's research lab specializes in advanced materials and nanoscale phenomena, with a strong focus on plasma-based surface engineering for biomedical applications and quantum transport in low-dimensional systems. The lab investigates non-thermal plasma jets for dental and medical treatments, such as tooth bleaching, while also exploring fundamental quantum effects in disordered and quasi-one-dimensional conductors, including transmission zeros and electron counting statistics. Additionally, the lab examines the magnetic and electronic properties of two-dimensional van der Waals materials, particularly Fe₃GeTe₂, for next-generation spintronic devices. These interdisciplinary efforts bridge plasma science, quantum transport, and 2D materials for innovative health and energy technologies.
Christopher Chambers教授の研究室は、氷床下の水路や氷河の動態に注目し、グリーンランドや南極の氷床が気候変動にどのように反応するかを、数値モデルと観測データを統合して解明しています。特に、氷河の融解と海面上昇の関係、および長期間にわたる氷床崩壊のメカニズムを、CMIP6やISMIP6の国際共同研究を通じて分析しています。研究は、気候変動の長期的影響を予測するための科学的根拠を提供することを目的としています。
Professor Seon Jeong Kim's research lab specializes in the design and fabrication of advanced functional materials with a focus on flexible, stretchable, and multifunctional systems for energy conversion, sensing, and actuation. The lab pioneers innovative nanomaterial-based devices such as artificial muscles, piezoelectric fibers, and supercapacitors that combine high elasticity, electrical conductivity, and mechanical robustness. Key research directions include electrochemically driven carbon nanotube yarns, bio-inspired hydrogels, and thermoelectric textiles, all aimed at enabling next-generation wearable and soft electronic technologies. The lab emphasizes scalable fabrication methods and real-world performance under dynamic mechanical and environmental conditions.
Professor Ohbyung Kwon's research lab specializes in human-centered technology innovation, focusing on the intersection of emerging digital technologies and consumer behavior. The lab explores context-aware systems, mixed reality experiences, and blockchain-based digital assets—particularly NFTs—in luxury and cultural heritage contexts. Key research directions include user acceptance of smart technologies, data privacy in ubiquitous computing, and the design of web-based platforms that enhance user engagement and decision-making. The lab emphasizes practical applications in marketing, brand equity, and personalized services through advanced data analytics and privacy-preserving sensing methods.
Tachikawa教授の研究室は、高次元場の理論や超対称性を有する量子場理論の構造に焦点を当てており、特に6次元超対称場の理論やそのコンpactificationから生じる4次元超共形場理論の構造を、代数的・幾何的アプローチで解明しています。S-fold や orientifold、非可換ゲージ理論における対称性の復活現象、およびHiggs分岐やCoulomb分岐の構造についての精密な分類が中心です。また、F-theory やM-theoryにおける特異点とその物理的意味の対応関係についても深く探求しています。
柳井健史教授の研究室は、多電子系の電子相関を高精度に記述するための先進的量子化学理論の開発を柱としています。特に、静的相関（nondynamic correlation）と動的相関（dynamic correlation）を包括的に扱える理論的枠組み、たとえばDMRG（密度行列ランダム化群）と組み合わせたカノニカル変換理論の構築が目立ちます。これにより、長鎖ポリエンや遷移金属錯体のような多電子的特徴が顕著な系に対しても、全ポテンシャルエネルギーサーフェスを精度よく記述可能です。計算的規模の制限を超えた大規模な多電子状態の記述が可能になる点で、量子化学計算の新しい基盤を提供しています。
Tadaaki Nagao教授の研究室は、半導体サーフェスにおける新規2次元材料の創出とその物性解明を柱としています。特に、シリコン基板上に形成されるビスマスの新相や、原子スケールのナノ構造におけるプラズモン励起の制御を、高感度な電子顕微鏡法や非弾性電子散乱を用いて精密に分析しています。また、アルミニウムを用いた高耐熱性プラズモニクスメタマテリアルの開発を通じて、赤外領域の高感度センシングや効率的熱放射素子の実現にも貢献しています。
Professor Jeongwoo Park's research lab specializes in advanced functional materials and nanoscale devices, with a strong focus on 2D heterostructures, transparent and flexible sensors, and atomic layer deposition (ALD)-based oxide heterointerfaces. The lab explores novel imaging modalities combining ultrasound and optical techniques—such as photoacoustic, optical coherence, and fluorescence imaging—using transparent ultrasound transducers for next-generation biomedical diagnostics. It also investigates the fundamental mechanisms of atomic-scale surface reactions and charge transport in complex oxide systems, particularly for applications in low-dimensional electronics and energy-efficient devices. The integration of multifunctional sensing in compact, wearable, and mobile platforms is a central theme across their research.
Professor Kun Chang Lee's research lab specializes in behavioral and strategic decision-making in digital and online environments, with a focus on consumer trust, satisfaction, and cognitive processing in mobile and online banking, e-commerce, and marketing. The lab integrates advanced analytical methods such as structural equation modeling, eye-tracking, fuzzy cognitive mapping (FCM), and partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to explore complex relationships between technology quality, user perception, and behavioral outcomes. Key research directions include the impact of system and interface quality on user trust, gender differences in online visual attention, and the application of FCM for strategic simulation and knowledge-based decision support in dynamic environments. The lab also investigates emotional and rational appeals in sustainable marketing, emphasizing consumer heterogeneity and its implications for trust and word-of-mouth.
