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アハメド・アブドゥッラー・アリ・ザキ・ディアブ教授の研究室は、再生可能エネルギーの最適統合と制御を柱としたエネルギーシステムの高度な設計・最適化に取り組んでいます。太陽光・風力・ディーゼル・バッテリーストレージを統合したハイブリッドマイクログリッドの最適設計や、太陽電池・燃料電池の高精度モデル化に向けたメタヒューリスティック最適化手法の応用が主な研究テーマです。特に、COE（エネルギー単価）の低減とLPSP（電力供給不能確率）の低減を目的とした新規最適化アルゴリズムの開発と応用が顕著です。
ケニス教授の研究室は、微小流体における層流による反応制御を基盤とし、ナノスケールの構造を高精度に作製するマイクロファブリケーション技術を開発しています。特に、金属、高分子、酸化物などの材料を内壁に選択的に堆積・加工することで、高解像度なパターン形成が可能です。また、CO2の電気還元を用いた持続可能な化学原料の合成や、効率的で経済的に実用可能な電解プロセスの開発にも注力しており、触媒・電極構造の最適化が核となる研究を推進しています。
中島たすく教授の研究室は、高分子ゲルの力学的・機能的特性の解明と、その応用を目的とした先端的材料開発を推進しています。特に、二重ネットワークゲル（DNゲル）の超高強度・高靭性のメカニズムを分子レベルで解明し、分子ステント法や架橋制御技術を用いて、多様なポリマーを第一ネットワークに用いた汎用的で高靭性なゲルの創出を実現しています。また、外部力によるラジカル発生や自己修復機能の創出といった、スマートゲルの新機能化にも貢献しています。
Professor Hansang Cho's research lab specializes in developing advanced microfluidic and nanomaterial-based platforms for biomedical sensing and disease modeling. The lab focuses on creating highly sensitive, label-free biosensors using techniques such as surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) and nanoplasmonic aptasensors for early detection of disease biomarkers like thrombin and VEGF. A key direction involves engineering 3D in vitro models of human biological barriers—particularly the blood-brain barrier (BBB)—to study neurovascular disorders, neuroinflammation, and the impact of environmental toxins like PM2.5 on brain immunity. The lab also investigates the cellular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, using microfluidic chemotaxis platforms to dissect microglial responses to amyloid-β species.
Professor Shaker El-Sappagh's research lab specializes in intelligent healthcare systems, focusing on the integration of advanced technologies such as machine learning, wearable sensors, and cloud/fog computing to enhance disease diagnosis, monitoring, and decision support. The lab develops explainable and interoperable clinical decision support systems (CDSS) for chronic and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and diabetes, with an emphasis on remote patient monitoring and semantic interoperability in electronic health records. Their work bridges the gap between clinical practice and emerging technologies by creating end-to-end, real-time healthcare solutions that improve accessibility, especially in underserved rural areas. The lab also pioneers ontology-driven frameworks to enrich clinical data semantics and support mobile health applications.
Professor Seok-Geun Lee's research lab focuses on translational and molecular oncology, with a strong emphasis on the pathogenesis of malignant gliomas and liver diseases. The lab investigates key oncogenic drivers such as AEG-1 and signaling pathways like PI3K/AKT/mTORC1, particularly their roles in tumor progression, neurodegeneration, and treatment resistance. A central theme is the interplay between cancer metabolism, glutamate excitotoxicity, and microenvironmental crosstalk in gliomagenesis and liver transplantation outcomes. The lab also explores repurposed drugs, such as ceftriaxone, for neuroprotective and anti-tumor effects through modulation of glutamate transporters like EAAT2.
Momoji Kubo教授の研究室では、分子動力学シミュレーションを核に、半導体・酸化物・ダイヤモンドなどの機能性固体界面の原子レベル構造と物性を解明しています。特に、酸化物 heterojunction やダイヤモンドの化学機械研磨メカニズム、スライドリングゲルの破壊挙動といった、ナノスケールの界面現象に注力しています。量子化学的分子動力学シミュレーションを独自に開発・応用することで、実験では観察しにくい原子・分子の挙動を解明し、次世代電子デバイスや高靭性材料の設計に貢献しています。
Professor Sang-Won Lee's research lab specializes in clinical and translational research focusing on medical imaging, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, and spinal surgery techniques. The lab investigates diagnostic accuracy in liver steatosis using CT and histology, explores biomarkers such as lactate and systemic immune-inflammation index in critical illness and autoimmune conditions like lupus and vasculitis, and develops innovative spinal fixation methods to improve surgical outcomes. The work bridges radiology, rheumatology, critical care, and orthopedic surgery with an emphasis on early detection and personalized treatment strategies.
Professor Tong-Seok Han's research lab specializes in computational materials science and micromechanics, focusing on the 3D microstructure characterization and mechanical property prediction of cement-based materials. The lab integrates advanced imaging techniques such as micro-CT with finite element analysis and artificial intelligence, particularly generative adversarial networks (GANs), to reconstruct and simulate multi-phase cement paste microstructures. Key research directions include phase connectivity analysis, anisotropic microstructural modeling, and the development of data-driven frameworks for accelerating materials design and performance evaluation. The lab aims to bridge the gap between microstructure evolution and macroscopic mechanical behavior in construction materials.
Professor Hyun Woo Kim's research lab specializes in pediatric orthopedics and spinal deformity, with a focus on congenital and dystrophic scoliosis, pseudarthrosis, and skeletal development disorders. The lab investigates the biomechanics, imaging, and surgical management of spinal and lower limb deformities in children, particularly those with underlying systemic conditions such as neurofibromatosis. Key research directions include fracture healing in osteoporotic models, the role of growth modulation in spinal correction, and long-term outcomes following spinal fusion and internal fixation in young patients. The lab emphasizes early diagnosis, individualized treatment planning, and the use of advanced imaging to guide surgical decisions.
Professor Byoungwoo Kang's research lab specializes in advanced energy storage materials, with a primary focus on solid-state batteries and multivalent ion batteries. The lab investigates oxide-based solid electrolytes—particularly garnet-type Li₇La₃Zr₂O₁₂—and explores strategies to overcome interfacial resistance and lithium metal anode challenges. Key research directions include the development of high-capacity, low-cobalt, or cobalt-free cathode materials such as Li-rich layered oxides and polyanionic compounds like NaFeSO₄F, aiming for improved cyclability, voltage stability, and energy density. The lab also examines the microstructural origins of electrochemical behavior in conversion-type anodes (e.g., SiO) and full-cell performance of materials like Li₂S, combining advanced characterization and electrochemical analysis to guide material design.
福島貴典教授の研究室では、イオン液体とカーボンナノチューブの相乗効果を活用した新規ナノハイブリッド材料の創出を柱としています。特に、イオン液体がナノチューブを物理的・非共有結合的に自己整列させ、高導電性で力学的強度に優れたゲルやソフトマテリアルを形成するメカニズムを解明しています。これにより、センサーやアクチュエーター、エネルギー変換デバイスへの応用が進んでいます。
本研究室は、持続可能なエネルギーと資源循環を柱とした研究を推進しています。特に電気自動車の普及に向けたリチウムイオン電池の原材料であるニッケルの有効活用や、有機固体ごみのバイオガス化・コンpostingによる資源還元技術の実用化に注力しています。また、発展途上国におけるオフグリッド型再生可能エネルギーの導入に向けた適正なシステム設計や、プラスチックのリサイクル技術の環境負荷評価についても実証的研究を展開しています。
Professor Hyungyu Jin's research lab specializes in advanced materials and spintronic phenomena, focusing on the development of high-entropy alloys, thermoelectric and spintronic devices, and novel functional oxides for clean energy applications. The lab integrates machine learning with experimental materials science to accelerate the discovery and optimization of new materials, particularly in the context of phase prediction and interface engineering. Key research directions include the spin Seebeck effect, hydrogen production via thermochemical cycles, and defect engineering in polycrystalline magnetic materials. The lab aims to bridge fundamental materials physics with practical energy conversion technologies.
Professor Hesam Kamyab's research lab specializes in sustainable water resource management and environmental remediation, with a strong focus on innovative treatment technologies for industrial and agricultural wastewater. The lab explores the integration of advanced materials—such as activated carbon and microalgae—with artificial intelligence and big data analytics to enhance pollutant removal efficiency and process optimization. Key research directions include the development of hybrid photocatalytic and adsorption systems for wastewater treatment and the utilization of palm oil mill effluent (POME) as a nutrient source for microalgal cultivation, promoting circular economy principles in the palm oil industry. The lab also investigates smart monitoring and decision-support systems using AI to improve real-time water quality management and operational sustainability.
Yanagida教授の研究室は、酸化物半導体ナノ材料のエピタキシャル成長とその物性制御に注力しています。特に、VLS法を用いた酸化物ナノワイヤーの成長機構解明や、電気的抵抗変化を示すリセプタブルメモリ材料のスケーリング特性の解明が主な研究テーマです。ナノスケールでの物性制御とデバイス応用への展開をめざし、次世代IoTセンサーやメモリデバイスの基盤技術の確立を目指しています。
Keiko Sugimoto教授の研究室は、植物の細胞成長と形態形成の分子メカニズムに焦点を当てており、特に細胞壁の構造的要素であるセルロース微小線維とコルチカル微小管の相互作用が細胞拡張に与える影響を解析しています。また、細胞周期の再編と関連するエンドリプリケーション（DNAの反復複製）の制御機構や、傷害応答における細胞再プログラミングの遺伝子調節ネットワークの解明にも取り組んでいます。これらの研究を通じて、植物の発生・形態形成の基盤を解き明かすことを目指しています。
Yoshitomo Kikuchi教授の研究室では、昆虫とその共生細菌の相互作用に注目し、特に gut 細菌が農薬や植物毒素に対する抵抗性をどのように担っているかを、ゲノム解析や培養技術を組み合わせて解明しています。特に、ミンミンコバエやアブラムシ、アリなど多様な昆虫に共通する外細胞的共生細菌（主にボルダネラ属）の獲得・維持機構や、その進化的・機能的意義を系統的・分子的に解明しています。近年では、共生細菌が農薬を分解することで害虫が即座に抵抗性を獲得するという画期的な発見も報告されており、生物的防除や持続可能な農業に貢献する新規戦略の開発を目指しています。
Professor Yoon Sung Nam's research lab specializes in the design and fabrication of advanced biomaterials and nanomaterials for biomedical applications, with a strong focus on tissue engineering, drug delivery, and theranostics. The lab develops biodegradable porous scaffolds using techniques like thermally induced phase separation and gas foaming, leveraging polymers such as PLLA and copolymers for regenerative medicine. A key innovation involves using biological templates—like M13 viruses and polydopamine— to engineer functional nanostructures for light-harvesting, sensing, and targeted delivery. The lab also pioneers gravity-driven microfluidic systems and metal nanoparticle-decorated nanofibers for sustainable, energy-efficient biomedical devices.
Professor Sanghyun Park's research spans computational biology, systems biology, and bioinformatics, with a focus on understanding molecular signaling mechanisms, particularly through scaffold proteins in cellular signaling pathways. His lab develops advanced computational methods for sequence analysis, molecular dynamics simulations, and reaction pathway modeling to uncover the kinetic and structural principles underlying biological processes such as excitation transfer in photosynthesis. The lab also applies systems-level approaches to public health data, integrating personal, social, and environmental factors to study physical activity behaviors. Additionally, they innovate in drug repositioning by leveraging protein localization and network propagation to improve prediction of drug-disease associations.
