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本田亮教授の研究室は、下水処理や廃水中の抗生物質耐性菌・耐性遺伝子の動態を解析し、環境中における耐性の拡散メカニズムを解明することを主眼としています。特に、SARS-CoV-2の下水モニタリングによる感染症の早期警戒や、下水を資源として活用する持続可能なバイオプロダクション技術の開発にも注力しています。微生物の生態的・分子的特性と環境工学的プロセスの融合的アプローチが特徴です。
Yanhong Peng教授の研究室は、人工知能とロボット工学の融合を軸に、大規模言語モデルを活用した次世代の意思決定・計画生成技術の構築を進めています。特に、マルチモーダル入力処理や高レベルの推論能力を備えたロボットシステムの開発に注力しており、EHDポンプの制御予測やウェアラブルアシストデバイスの自然な運動再現といった実用的応用も視野に研究を展開しています。深層学習を活用した3次元点群処理や非線形関数近似モデル（KAN）の応用も並行して進められており、AIと機械工学の融合が核となる研究環境です。
Professor Won Chul Lee's research lab specializes in advanced nanoscale characterization and dynamic analysis of nanomaterials and biological systems using cutting-edge in situ microscopy techniques. The lab focuses on understanding fundamental processes in nanocrystal nucleation, nanoparticle self-assembly, and electrocatalytic reactions in real time, particularly through liquid-phase and in situ transmission electron microscopy. A key emphasis is placed on probing non-equilibrium, kinetic phenomena at the single-particle level to reveal mechanisms underlying material formation and function. The lab also develops innovative microfluidic platforms for high-throughput single-cell analysis, bridging nanotechnology with biomedical applications.
Professor Jeong Gon Son's research lab specializes in advanced nanofabrication and functional nanomaterials, focusing on block copolymer self-assembly for high-resolution patterning, graphene-based nanoelectronics, and stretchable energy storage devices. The lab develops innovative templating and alignment strategies—such as solvent annealing and surface reconstruction—enabling precise control over sub-10 nm structures and complex nanoarchitectures. Key research directions include the integration of 2D materials like graphene into functional devices and the design of all-component stretchable batteries using hierarchical, mechanically robust nanostructures.
Professor Trevon Badloe's research lab specializes in nanophotonics and metasurface engineering, focusing on the design and application of tunable, reconfigurable optical devices for next-generation imaging, sensing, and computing. The lab pioneers electrically controlled metalenses and metasurfaces that enable dynamic control over light at visible wavelengths, with applications in compact microscopy, augmented reality, and high-resolution color displays. A central theme is the integration of active materials—such as liquid crystals and hydrogenated amorphous silicon—into planar optical components to achieve real-time, low-power, and multifunctional optical performance. The lab also explores all-optical computing and artificial neural networks using metamaterials, pushing the boundaries of light-based information processing.
Professor Jinsub Park's research lab specializes in the design, synthesis, and application of advanced oxide-based nanomaterials, particularly zinc- and tin-oxide systems, for optoelectronic and photonic devices. The lab focuses on developing high-performance UV photodetectors, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and nonlinear optical structures through innovative nanostructuring, phase control, and core-shell heterostructure engineering. Key research directions include enhancing device performance via surface polarity engineering, defect control, and light management using microsphere monolayers and grating structures.
Professor Ji-Bum Chung's research lab focuses on risk perception, disaster management, and public communication in the context of technological and environmental hazards. The lab investigates how societal attitudes toward nuclear energy, radioactive waste, geothermal energy, and natural disasters are shaped by personal experiences, media coverage, and political processes. Using mixed-method approaches—combining qualitative interviews, surveys, and media content analysis—the lab explores the psychological and social dimensions of risk, with an emphasis on community acceptance, emotional responses, and policy implications. The research also examines the role of media in amplifying or mitigating public anxiety during crises.
Professor Doug Young Suh's research lab specializes in next-generation wireless communication systems, with a strong focus on cognitive radio networks, edge and cloud computing, and AI-driven multimedia transmission. The lab investigates intelligent spectrum management, secure and efficient data delivery in mobile and distributed environments, and the application of machine learning—particularly deep learning—for video analysis, forgery detection, and medical image interpretation. Key research directions include optimizing quality of service in bandwidth-intensive applications, enhancing network reliability through cooperative relaying, and leveraging AI for early clinical prediction in oncology using medical imaging.
Hashiguchi教授の研究室は、ウイルスの細胞侵入メカニズムに焦点を当て、特に麻疹ウイルス（Measles virus）の膜融合と受容体認識の構造的基盤を解明しています。主にウイルス膜糖タンパク質の三次元構造をX線結晶構造解析によって解明し、感染の初期段階における分子機構を解明しています。近年はSARS-CoV-2のスパイクタンパク質の構造変化とACE2受容体の相互作用についても新たな知見を提供しています。
Yung-Jung Hsu教授の研究室では、太陽光を用いた環境浄化技術と持続可能なエネルギー変換技術の開発を柱としています。特に、亜鉛酸亜鉛（ZnO）を基体としたナノ材料を用いた光触媒や光電化学反応の効率化に注力しており、金ナノ粒子やスズ酸化物をドーピング・ヘテロ構造として導入することで、光吸収性と電荷分離効率を大幅に向上させています。また、環境に配慮した合成法の開発や、反応機構の解明に向けたin situ・operando分析手法の応用も進められています。
Takanori Teshima教授の研究室は、移植医療における免疫調節メカニズムの解明を柱としており、特にインターリーキン-11（IL-11）が移植片対宿主病（GVHD）を予防すると同時に、がん免疫監視機能（GVL効果）を維持できるかを追求しています。特に骨髄移植後の免疫反応のバランス制御に注目し、GVHDの予防とがん治療効果の両立を実現する治療戦略の開発を進めています。また、成人T細胞白血病/リンパ腫（ATLL）の中枢神経系侵襲に関する臨床的・病理的解析も併せて実施しています。
Arita教授の研究室は、オメガ3系オメガリッド（EPA由来）が生み出す生理活性性脂質メディエーターの同定とその生物学的機能解明を柱としています。特に、炎症のResolution（終止）を促進するリゾルビンE1（RvE1）を含む新規メディエーターの構造・作用機構を解明しており、炎症制御や疾患治療への応用が期待されています。また、アスピリン感受性の代謝経路や好酸球由来の新規メディエーターの発見を通じて、炎症制御の分子メカニズムの解明を進めています。
Professor Ikyon Kim's research lab specializes in the development of innovative, atom-economical, and catalytic methodologies for the synthesis of complex heterocyclic frameworks prevalent in natural products and bioactive molecules. The lab focuses on transition-metal-catalyzed and metal-free domino reactions, including C–H activation, cyclizations, and multicomponent couplings, to efficiently construct benzofurans, indolizines, and related polycyclic systems. A central theme is the strategic functionalization of heterocycles to access medicinally relevant scaffolds with high regio- and stereoselectivity under mild, eco-friendly conditions. The work consistently emphasizes synthetic efficiency, step economy, and the creation of novel molecular architectures difficult to access by traditional methods.
Professor Nan Hee Kim's research lab focuses on the intersection of circadian biology, metabolic health, and aging, with a particular emphasis on how circadian rhythms influence metabolic disorders such as diabetes, sarcopenia, and metabolic syndrome. The lab investigates the role of key regulators like melatonin, fetuin-A (FETUA), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in insulin resistance, hepatic steatosis, and vascular dysfunction. Using both clinical and in vitro models, the lab explores molecular mechanisms involving protein kinase C (PKC) and insulin signaling pathways to understand and potentially treat age-related metabolic diseases. Their work also highlights the clinical relevance of anthropometric markers like the waist-to-waist index (WWI) and phenotypic profiles such as MHO and MONW in predicting long-term outcomes in older adults.
Professor Oh-Hoon Kwon's research lab specializes in ultrafast dynamics and structural characterization of complex molecular systems, with a focus on proton transfer mechanisms in biological and synthetic systems, electron tomography for 3D and 4D imaging of nanoscale materials, and the role of solvent and protein-surface interactions in molecular dynamics. The lab employs advanced spectroscopic techniques such as femtosecond fluorescence and time-resolved spectroscopy to probe proton tunneling, hydrogen bonding networks, and solvation dynamics at the molecular level. A key theme is understanding how nuclear quantum effects and solvent dynamics govern chemical reactivity and structural transitions in condensed phases.
Professor C. Justin Lee's research lab focuses on glial cell biology and neuromodulation, with a central emphasis on the role of astrocytes and Bergmann glia in brain signaling. The lab investigates non-neuronal mechanisms of neurotransmitter release—particularly GABA and glutamate—through ion channels such as Best1 and calcium-dependent pathways. Key research directions include understanding the enzymatic and molecular basis of glial GABA synthesis (e.g., via MAO-B), the role of glial calcium signaling in disease, and the therapeutic implications in neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and glioblastoma. The lab employs advanced techniques such as sniffer-patch recording, immunogold electron microscopy, and in vivo imaging to dissect glial-neuronal communication in health and disease.
Professor Sung Hoon Jeong's research lab specializes in the development of advanced functional materials for sustainable energy and wearable technology applications. The lab focuses on nanomaterials engineering, particularly silver and titanium dioxide nanostructures, for antibacterial textiles and dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). Key research directions include the fabrication of flexible, lightweight, and durable textile-based electronic components such as counter electrodes and photoanodes using carbon nanotubes and polymer matrices. The lab also emphasizes cost-effective, scalable synthesis methods to enhance energy conversion efficiency and material compatibility for real-world applications.
石井秀志教授の研究室は、がんの発がんメカニズムの解明を目的とし、特に染色体8p22に位置する腫瘍 suppressor遺伝子FEZ1/LZTS1の機能とその異常を主な研究対象としています。がん細胞における細胞周期制御や微小小管接着機構への影響を解明し、がん治療への応用を視野に入れた分子標的医療の基盤を築いています。また、腫瘍抑制遺伝子の再導入によるがん細胞の増殖抑制効果についても、遺伝子治療的戦略の可能性を追求しています。
Professor Jong Eun Lee's research lab focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease, with an emphasis on identifying neuroanatomical and molecular predictors of cognitive decline. The lab investigates neuroprotective mechanisms involving heat shock proteins, blood-brain barrier integrity, and metabolic dysfunction in brain insulin resistance. It also explores biomaterials for tissue regeneration, particularly collagen-based scaffolds, and evaluates pharmacological agents such as agmatine for potential therapeutic applications in neurodegeneration and diabetes-related cognitive impairment. The research integrates preclinical models, molecular biology, and translational approaches to develop novel neuroprotective strategies.
Sakai教授の研究室では、希土類金属を含む金属間化合物の電子相関と量子相転移に注目し、特にKondo効果やクーパー対形成に起因する強相関電子系の物性を、高純度単結晶を用いた精密な磁気測定・輸送測定によって解明しています。特に、非磁性状態におけるタイプII超伝導転移や、四重極秩序と超伝導の競合・協調現象の解明が主な研究テーマです。これらの研究は、新しい量子物質の創出や、量子情報科学への応用を視野に入れた基盤的研究です。
