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 Yeonsook Heo's research lab specializes in building energy modeling, with a focus on enhancing the accuracy and reliability of energy performance predictions through advanced calibration techniques such as Bayesian calibration. The lab investigates the integration of monitored energy data with simulation models to quantify uncertainty and support data-driven decision-making in building retrofitting and energy efficiency projects. Key research directions include probabilistic risk analysis for energy conservation measures, optimization of building simulation workflows, and the development of scalable, automated calibration methods for large building portfolios.
Professor Shin Hyung Rhee's research lab specializes in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applications in naval and marine hydrodynamics, focusing on ship resistance, propulsion, and propeller performance. The lab develops advanced CFD tools—such as the open-source SNUFOAM solver—tailored for complex free-surface and cavitating flows, with strong emphasis on numerical accuracy, mesh adaptability, and validation against experimental data. Research directions include unstructured and hybrid meshing strategies, turbulence modeling, and the simulation of cavitating flows and sloshing phenomena in marine systems. The lab actively bridges computational innovation with practical ship performance prediction and hydrodynamic design optimization.
Professor Son Jang-won's research lab focuses on respiratory medicine and epidemiology, with a strong emphasis on chronic airway diseases such as bronchiectasis, eosinophilic lung diseases, and tuberculosis. The lab investigates the impact of comorbidities, lifestyle factors like smoking and obesity, and healthcare system dynamics on disease outcomes and treatment adherence. Using large-scale national health datasets, the lab conducts population-based cohort studies to identify risk factors, improve early diagnosis, and evaluate public health interventions.
Professor Jinwhan Kim's research lab specializes in autonomous maritime systems, focusing on sensor fusion, multi-target tracking, and real-time perception for unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and underwater inspection platforms. The lab develops advanced estimation algorithms—such as Kalman filters, particle filters, and hybrid filtering techniques—for robust navigation and collision avoidance in complex maritime environments, particularly under non-Gaussian noise and nonlinear dynamics. Their work spans autonomous navigation, underwater visual inspection, and multimodal sensor data integration for safe and efficient operation in restricted and dynamic waterways.
Professor Jae Ho Chung's research lab focuses on Chinese political economy, with a particular emphasis on decentralization, administrative reform, and central-local government relations in post-Mao China. The lab investigates how institutional changes—such as urbanization drives and decollectivization reforms—reshape power dynamics, policy implementation, and bureaucratic behavior. It also explores spatial and institutional dimensions of governance, highlighting the interplay between political networks, career incentives, and regional policy outcomes.
Professor Beom-Sok Jung's research lab specializes in computational and neuroimaging approaches to understand brain-behavior relationships in neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. The lab focuses on applying advanced neuroimaging techniques—such as perfusion MRI, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), and functional MRI—combined with machine learning and multivariate statistical models to investigate functional and structural brain abnormalities in conditions like depression, schizophrenia, ADHD, Alzheimer’s disease, and Internet Gaming Disorder. A key research direction involves developing interpretable AI models to predict disease phenotypes from brain imaging data, with translational goals in early detection, biomarker discovery, and personalized intervention strategies.
Professor Soo-Hoon Kim's research lab specializes in the design and synthesis of advanced organic semiconductors for optoelectronic applications, with a primary focus on organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), dye-sensitized solar cells, and stimuli-responsive luminescent materials. The lab pioneers molecular engineering strategies—such as excited-state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT), π-dimer formation, and asymmetric molecular architecture—to achieve high-efficiency, stable, and color-pure emission in deep-blue and white-light emitters. Key research directions include developing solution-processable and vacuum-deposited OLEDs, enhancing energy transfer control in multi-emissive systems, and exploring novel intermolecular interactions for functional crystalline materials.
Professor Sun Ho Lee's research lab focuses on advancing biomedical and materials science through innovative studies in regenerative medicine, ophthalmology, and energy materials. The lab investigates the role of stem cells—particularly dental pulp stem cells—in vascular regeneration, exploring molecular mechanisms such as the SDF-1α/CXCR4 axis in angiogenic interactions. In ophthalmology, the lab conducts clinical and genetic studies on retinal diseases like retinitis pigmentosa and macular holes, aiming to understand disease mechanisms and improve diagnostic and therapeutic outcomes. Additionally, the lab contributes to next-generation energy technologies by optimizing perovskite solar cells through defect passivation strategies guided by chemical properties such as acid dissociation constant (pKa).
Professor Jongwon Lee's research lab specializes in nanophotonics, metamaterials, and advanced optoelectronic devices, with a focus on designing ultrathin, tunable, and nonlinear metasurfaces for mid-infrared applications. The lab pioneers electrically tunable metasurfaces with ultrafast response and giant nonlinear optical effects, enabling breakthroughs in flat optics, sensing, and high-capacity communication. Key research directions include plasmonic and polaritonic engineering, quantum-confined Stark effect in semiconductor heterostructures, and the development of next-generation photonic platforms for sensing and energy-efficient optical systems. The lab also explores innovative materials and architectures for lithium metal batteries, integrating porous carbon frameworks for stable and reversible lithium storage.
Professor Jo's research lab focuses on the systems-level understanding of dynamic biological tissues, particularly adipose and pancreatic islet tissues, through integrative approaches combining experimental biology, computational modeling, and statistical physics. The lab investigates how cellular dynamics—such as adipocyte size regulation and islet morphogenesis—contribute to physiological functions like energy and glucose homeostasis, with a strong emphasis on quantitative analysis of cell size distributions, spatial organization, and stochastic developmental processes. Key research directions include the mechanisms of adipose tissue expansion via hyperplasia and hypertrophy, the design principles of islet architecture across species, and the mathematical foundations of biological distributions such as the Weibull distribution in branching and aggregation processes. The lab uniquely bridges biology with statistical mechanics and mathematical modeling to uncover universal principles in tissue organization and function.
Professor Byung-Wook Min's research lab specializes in high-frequency integrated circuits for millimeter-wave and Ka-band applications, focusing on advanced RF front-end systems in silicon-based processes. The lab develops low-noise amplifiers, power amplifiers, phase shifters, switches, and variable gain amplifiers using SiGe HBT and CMOS technologies, emphasizing high performance, wide bandwidth, and low power consumption. Key research directions include simultaneous noise and impedance matching, phase imbalance compensation, and efficient power management in integrated transceiver modules for phased array systems. The lab's work supports next-generation wireless communication and radar systems with high data rates and wideband operation.
Professor Sung Yung Lim's research lab focuses on the interplay between respiratory health, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular disease, with a particular emphasis on lung function abnormalities and their systemic implications. The lab investigates how insulin resistance, systemic inflammation, and metabolic syndrome affect pulmonary function, especially in early-stage lung disease such as COPD. Using large-scale population-based data and advanced molecular diagnostics, the lab explores biomarkers and risk factors linking metabolic and respiratory disorders. A key focus is identifying early indicators of cardiopulmonary risk, even within normal pulmonary function ranges, to improve preventive strategies.
Professor Donghyo Hahm's research lab specializes in the development of advanced colloidal quantum dots and their integration into next-generation optoelectronic devices. The lab focuses on enhancing the stability, efficiency, and functionality of quantum dot-based light-emitting diodes (QLEDs), lasers, and stretchable neuromorphic systems through innovative materials design and interface engineering. Key research directions include suppressing Auger recombination, enabling multi-color patterning, and achieving monolithic integration of sensing, computing, and actuating functions in flexible and biocompatible platforms.
Professor Ji-Yeon Seong's research lab focuses on molecular oncology and antimicrobial resistance, with a strong emphasis on the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying cancer progression and multidrug-resistant bacterial infections. The lab investigates key regulators in cancer, such as SIRT1, DBC1, and INPP4B, in relation to tumor development and clinical outcomes, particularly in breast and colorectal cancers. Concurrently, the lab explores the genetic basis of antimicrobial resistance in pathogenic bacteria like *Acinetobacter baumannii*, especially concerning carbapenem resistance, biofilm formation, and the role of beta-lactamase genes. These studies aim to identify novel therapeutic targets and improve clinical management of aggressive cancers and difficult-to-treat bacterial infections.
Professor Byung-Ro Moon's research lab specializes in evolutionary computation, with a strong focus on metaheuristic algorithms and their applications in complex optimization problems. The lab explores hybrid evolutionary algorithms, particularly genetic algorithms and neurogenetic systems, for real-world challenges in feature selection, stock trading, graph partitioning, and malware detection. A key research direction involves enhancing algorithm performance through innovative encoding schemes, crossover operators, and synergy among multiple variation operators. The lab also emphasizes practical scalability, employing parallel computing and rigorous timing analysis to handle large-scale data and real-time applications.
Professor Jina Kim's research lab focuses on advancing medical imaging and minimally invasive surgical techniques to improve patient outcomes, particularly in pediatric and geriatric populations. The lab investigates innovative applications of optical coherence tomography (OCT) for functional tissue imaging, including Doppler, polarization-sensitive, and molecular imaging extensions, with translational potential in clinical diagnostics. Additionally, the lab explores surgical safety and outcomes in complex patient groups, such as infants with congenital heart disease and older adults with thyroid disorders, emphasizing individualized risk assessment. The team also examines the clinical and economic impact of procedural complications, such as arterial thrombosis after pediatric catheterization, using large-scale population databases.
Professor Yongdai Kim's research lab specializes in high-dimensional statistical modeling, with a strong focus on variable selection, regularization methods, and nonparametric Bayesian inference. The lab develops computationally efficient and theoretically sound algorithms for high-dimensional regression, including SCAD and LASSO-type estimators, and investigates their asymptotic properties under challenging sampling conditions. It also explores posterior consistency and prior distributions in survival analysis and point process models, particularly using Lévy processes and neutral-to-the-right processes. The lab integrates statistical theory with practical applications in medical imaging and real-world data analysis.
Professor Jin-ha Yoo's research lab specializes in medicinal chemistry and chemical biology, with a primary focus on the design and synthesis of novel nucleoside and nucleotide analogues for targeting adenosine receptors and other G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). The lab integrates computational methods such as molecular docking and molecular dynamics simulations with synthetic organic chemistry to explore structure-activity relationships and develop potent, selective ligands—particularly for the A3 adenosine receptor. A key innovation involves the strategic incorporation of selenium at the 4′-position of nucleosides to modulate conformation, metabolic stability, and receptor affinity, leading to the development of bioisosteric analogues with enhanced pharmacological profiles. The lab also investigates the biological implications of these compounds in metabolic and inflammatory diseases, including insulin sensitivity and adiponectin regulation.
Professor Changhoon Song's research lab focuses on advancing biomedical and materials science through innovative approaches in cancer therapy and energy storage. The lab investigates prognostic biomarkers and treatment response in gastrointestinal and head and neck cancers, particularly using pathological response grading and molecular signaling pathways to improve patient outcomes. In parallel, the lab develops functional nanomaterial-based devices, such as high-voltage supercapacitors with shape memory for biomedical applications, emphasizing materials design for energy efficiency and biocompatibility. The integration of clinical oncology with materials engineering defines the lab’s interdisciplinary research direction.
Professor Nakwon Kwak's research lab specializes in clinical and translational research focused on infectious diseases, particularly tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infections. The lab investigates treatment outcomes, diagnostic accuracy, and health-related quality of life in patients with pulmonary mycobacterial diseases, with a strong emphasis on optimizing therapy regimens and improving patient-centered outcomes. Key areas of investigation include drug efficacy, adverse event management, and the impact of public health interventions on disease control.
