ソウル大学、KAIST、延世大学など韓国QSトップ10大学の研究室情報です。
Professor Jaewon Jang's research lab specializes in chemical biology and chemical proteomics, focusing on the development of innovative chemical probes and imaging tools to study enzyme activities in living systems. The lab pioneers activity-based protein profiling (ABPP) and radiolabeling strategies to target and visualize serine hydrolases and other post-translationally modified proteins, with applications in cancer biology, neurobiology, and infectious diseases. A central theme is the design of selective, covalent inhibitors and probes that enable dynamic, in vivo functional characterization of enzymes, particularly those involved in metabolic regulation and disease pathogenesis. The lab also develops advanced mass spectrometry and PET imaging techniques to profile labile metabolites and post-translational modifications, such as phosphoaspartate, that are traditionally difficult to capture.
Professor Young-Woon Choi's research lab specializes in wavefront shaping, optical imaging through turbid media, and quantum optics, with a focus on overcoming fundamental limitations in light propagation and imaging. The lab develops advanced techniques to control and exploit multiple light scattering in disordered and multimode optical systems, enabling super-resolution imaging, enhanced light delivery in scattering media, and the exploration of exceptional points in open quantum systems. Key innovations include transmission matrix-based imaging, speckle-based quantitative phase microscopy, and the use of multimode fibers and nanoparticle-based media as novel optical elements.
Professor Chul Hee Park's research lab specializes in biomedical engineering and clinical translational research, with a focus on improving surgical outcomes and developing advanced diagnostic platforms. Key research directions include optimizing bowel preparation for endoscopic procedures, enhancing biosensor stability using polydiacetylene-based systems for pathogen detection, and evaluating long-term outcomes in orthopedic surgeries such as total knee arthroplasty and high tibial osteotomy in patients with hemophilic arthropathy. The lab also investigates prophylactic strategies to reduce postoperative complications, such as post-ERCP pancreatitis.
Professor Jung-Woo Yoo's research lab specializes in the design, synthesis, and characterization of advanced functional materials, with a focus on organic and hybrid semiconductors, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and oxide heterostructures. The lab explores spintronics, including spin injection and transport in organic and 2D materials, as well as nonreciprocal charge transport and magnetoresistance effects in low-dimensional systems. A key direction involves engineering multifunctional materials that combine electrical conductivity, magnetic properties, and porous frameworks for applications in spintronics, catalysis, and dynamic nuclear polarization. The lab also investigates photoresponsive magnetic and conductive behaviors in organic semiconductors, aiming to develop stimuli-responsive materials for next-generation optoelectronic and spintronic devices.
Professor Young Yoo's research lab focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying chronic diseases, particularly those involving oxidative stress, fibrosis, and environmental influences. The lab investigates the roles of key signaling molecules such as TGF-beta1, ROS modulator 1 (Romo1), and adhesion molecules like ICAM-3 in cancer progression, aging, and radiation resistance. Additionally, the lab explores the therapeutic potential of environmental interventions—such as forest-based healing programs—for pediatric chronic inflammatory conditions like asthma and atopic dermatitis.
Professor Tae-woon Kim's research lab focuses on deciphering the molecular mechanisms underlying tumor immune evasion and therapy resistance, with a central emphasis on the role of transcription factors like NANOG in driving stem-like and immune-resistant phenotypes in cancer. The lab investigates key regulatory networks involving epigenetic modifiers (e.g., HDAC1), chaperones (e.g., HSP90A), and autophagy-related pathways (e.g., LC3B) that enable tumors to adapt under immune pressure. By integrating immunology, epigenetics, and cancer cell signaling, the lab aims to identify novel therapeutic targets to overcome resistance to immunotherapies and vaccines. Their work also explores host-directed immunomodulatory agents, such as high-molecular-weight gamma-PGA, to enhance anti-tumor immunity.
Professor Hyungchul Shin's research lab specializes in advanced semiconductor device physics and reliability, focusing on nanoscale MOSFETs, flash memory technologies, and reliability challenges in deep-submicron and sub-20 nm devices. Key research directions include noise modeling (thermal and RTN), plasma charging damage, interface trap dynamics, and accurate lifetime prediction using advanced activation energy analysis. The lab also investigates electromagnetic interference in touch-screen systems and develops quantitative models for reliability and noise immunity in next-generation integrated circuits.
Professor JaeHyuk Heo's research lab specializes in computer architecture and hardware systems, with a focus on optimizing chip multiprocessors, on-chip memory hierarchies, and secure execution environments. The lab explores polymorphic processor architectures, non-uniform cache architectures (NUCA), and advanced cache management techniques to improve performance, efficiency, and security in modern computing systems. A key emphasis is on balancing parallelism, memory hierarchy design, and hardware-supported trust in cloud and general-purpose computing platforms. The lab also investigates secure GPU computing, addressing critical vulnerabilities in GPU-accelerated cloud workloads through novel hardware-software co-design solutions.
Professor Hwasoo Yeo's research lab specializes in intelligent transportation systems, with a focus on traffic flow modeling, travel-time prediction, and the integration of emerging technologies such as autonomous vehicles and big data analytics. The lab investigates critical transportation challenges including oversaturated traffic conditions, capacity drop at highway bottlenecks, and accessibility to healthcare services through advanced geo-spatial analysis. By leveraging trajectory data and machine learning techniques—particularly recurrent neural networks with attention mechanisms—the lab develops data-driven solutions for urban mobility and traffic safety. The research also explores operational strategies such as AV-only lanes to enhance efficiency and safety in mixed-traffic environments.
Professor Chul-woong Yoo's research lab specializes in interventional cardiology and cardiovascular imaging, with a focus on improving the diagnosis, risk stratification, and percutaneous treatment of complex coronary artery disease. The lab investigates biomarkers and imaging modalities—such as coronary CT angiography, optical coherence tomography, and inflammatory markers—to enhance the prediction of procedural outcomes and plaque vulnerability in acute coronary syndromes. Key research directions include optimizing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) strategies for challenging lesions like chronic total occlusions (CTO), in-stent restenosis, and complex coronary anatomy, particularly in real-world and high-risk populations. The lab also explores the impact of comorbid conditions such as thyroid dysfunction and atrial fibrillation on interventional outcomes and bleeding risk.
Professor Hyung-Soon Park's research lab specializes in rehabilitation robotics, human-machine interaction, and neuroprosthetics, focusing on developing advanced wearable and robotic systems to restore motor function in individuals with neurological and neuromuscular impairments. The lab integrates wearable sensors, exoskeletons, soft robotics, and brain-computer interfaces to enable precise, real-time monitoring and assistance during rehabilitation. Key research directions include intelligent motion recognition, personalized gait and upper-limb rehabilitation, and the development of high-fidelity, patient-specific assistive technologies for home-based and clinical use.
Professor Dong-Yeun Koh's research lab specializes in advanced materials and membrane technologies for sustainable energy and environmental applications. Key research directions include the development of carbon molecular sieve membranes for selective organic liquid separations, MXene-based hydrogels for durable and self-healing wearable sensors, and gas hydrate-based systems for methane recovery and carbon dioxide sequestration. The lab also investigates molecular-level interactions in clathrate hydrates for hydrogen storage and CO2 capture, emphasizing materials design for energy efficiency and environmental remediation.
Professor Sang-Ho Jo's research lab specializes in biomedical engineering and materials science, with a focus on developing advanced biomaterials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. The lab investigates bioactive scaffolds—particularly alginate-based hydrogels and hybrid polymer systems—engineered for improved cell compatibility, mechanical stability, and injectability. Additionally, the lab explores molecular mechanisms in cancer biology, particularly the role of beta-catenin signaling in lung tumorigenesis, linking cellular pathology with molecular genetics. These interdisciplinary efforts bridge materials innovation with clinical applications in oncology and regenerative therapy.
Professor Jun-Bum Park's research lab specializes in cardiac electrophysiology and structural heart disease, with a focus on atrial fibrillation (AF) mechanisms, risk stratification, and ablation outcomes. The lab investigates the electrophysiological and anatomical substrates of AF, including left atrial remodeling, f-wave dynamics, and late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) patterns on cardiac MRI. They also explore clinical implications of prehypertension, impaired fasting glucose, and early rhythm control in acute stroke patients with new-onset AF. Their work bridges non-invasive imaging, ECG biomarkers, and long-term outcomes to refine arrhythmia management strategies.
Professor Jae-Bong Jang's research lab specializes in the discovery and development of novel targeted therapeutics for cancer, with a primary focus on overcoming drug resistance in epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) and HER2-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The lab pioneers innovative strategies such as allosteric kinase inhibitors, PROTAC degraders, and covalent inhibitors to selectively target resistant mutations like L858R/T790M/C797S and exon 20 insertion mutations. Additionally, the lab advances synthetic methodologies for bioactive molecules, including γ-butyrolactones, and develops efficient bioconjugation techniques using visible-light photocatalysis for precision biomolecule modification. Their interdisciplinary approach integrates structural biology, chemical biology, and medicinal chemistry to design next-generation therapeutics with improved selectivity and efficacy.
Professor Si-Hyung Lee's research lab focuses on advanced materials and biomedical applications, with a strong emphasis on piezoelectric thin films and their integration into high-performance acoustic devices, such as film bulk acoustic wave resonators. The lab also explores the biological and therapeutic potential of regenerative medicine, particularly using platelet-rich plasma and polydeoxyribonucleotide for treating hair loss. Additionally, the lab investigates cellular senescence and its role in skin ageing, employing senolytic drugs to understand and potentially mitigate age-related tissue degeneration. These interdisciplinary efforts bridge materials science, biophysics, and translational medicine.
Professor Mooweon Rhee's research lab specializes in organizational behavior, with a focus on reputation dynamics, innovation strategies, and organizational learning. The lab investigates how reputations are formed, damaged, and repaired, particularly in response to crises such as product recalls, and explores the strategic trade-offs between exploration and exploitation in dynamic environments. Key research directions include the impact of organizational age, environmental dynamism, and interorganizational imitation on long-term performance and survival. The lab also examines how internal diversity and contextual factors shape organizational resilience and adaptive capacity.
Professor Syeongyeon Park's research lab specializes in spinal surgery, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques such as biportal endoscopic spinal surgery and microscopic laminectomy. The lab investigates clinical outcomes, feasibility, and safety of these advanced surgical approaches in treating lumbar spinal stenosis, spinal epidural abscess, and spinal instability. Research also extends to perioperative complications—particularly postoperative delirium in elderly patients—and the role of neurological and functional factors in spinal pain syndromes.
Professor Taewoo Roh's research lab specializes in sustainability-driven innovation, with a strong focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and eco-innovation in industry-specific contexts such as aviation, retail, and transportation. The lab investigates how institutional pressures, digitalization, open innovation, and authentic leadership influence sustainable performance and stakeholder engagement. A key research direction involves integrating the triple bottom line (economic, social, environmental) with institutional and behavioral factors to advance sustainable development goals.
Professor Sungchul Kim's research lab specializes in wireless communication systems, with a strong focus on radio propagation modeling, indoor and outdoor channel characterization, and radar signal processing. The lab conducts extensive measurements and develops advanced prediction tools—such as 2D/3D ray tracing models and wideband channel sounders—to understand signal behavior in complex environments. It also explores energy-efficient protocols for wireless sensor networks and innovative solutions for radar clutter suppression in automotive and urban applications.
