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 Tae Hoon Kim's research lab specializes in advanced functional materials and smart sensing technologies, with a focus on conductive nanocomposites, stretchable electronics, and 2D material-based sensors. The lab develops innovative materials such as conductive dry adhesives and inkjet-printed carbon nanotube films for flexible and wearable electronic applications, while also exploring novel metamaterial designs for high-sensitivity strain sensors. Additionally, the lab applies machine learning and computational methods to image processing and motion synthesis, demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach bridging materials science, electronics, and computer graphics. Their work consistently emphasizes structural design, electrical performance, and real-world applicability in next-generation smart devices.
Professor Sung Hyun Kim's research lab focuses on vascular biology and neuroscience, with a strong emphasis on endothelial protection in sepsis and synaptic vesicle dynamics in neuronal communication. The lab investigates molecular mechanisms underlying vascular integrity through TIE2 receptor activation and explores the regulation of neurotransmitter release via key enzymes like calcineurin and CDK5. Additionally, the lab develops innovative technologies for extracellular vesicle isolation to advance liquid biopsy applications in disease diagnostics. These interdisciplinary efforts bridge vascular pathophysiology, synaptic function, and biomedical technology development.
Professor Hwan Young Lee's research lab specializes in forensic molecular genetics, with a focus on mitochondrial DNA analysis, epigenetic markers in forensic identification, and the development of molecular tools for body fluid and age prediction. The lab develops bioinformatics resources like mtDNAmanager to enhance the quality control and classification of mtDNA data, while also advancing single-base extension and methylation-based methods for identifying biological fluids and estimating biological age. Their work integrates molecular biology, bioinformatics, and capillary electrophoresis to improve the reliability and application of DNA markers in criminal investigations.
Professor Sun Gun Chung's research lab specializes in regenerative medicine, with a primary focus on mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy for musculoskeletal disorders, particularly tendinopathies and adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder. The lab investigates the mechanisms of MSC differentiation into tenogenic lineages, their paracrine signaling, and strategies to enhance their therapeutic efficacy through pre-conditioning techniques such as pioglitazone treatment. Using clinical and preclinical models, the lab aims to optimize stem cell delivery, improve cell retention, and clarify the functional outcomes of stem cell therapy in tendon and joint repair.
Professor Habyeong Kang's research lab specializes in environmental health and epidemiology, focusing on the impacts of environmental chemical exposures—particularly persistent organic pollutants like pharmaceuticals, flame retardants, endocrine disruptors, and PFAS—on human health. The lab investigates the associations between these pollutants and chronic diseases, especially kidney dysfunction and metabolic disorders, using large-scale population-based studies and biomonitoring data. A key focus is understanding the toxicological mechanisms and exposure dynamics of emerging contaminants across the life course, including during critical periods such as pregnancy and menopause.
Professor Ji Hye Min's research lab specializes in abdominal and musculoskeletal radiology, with a primary focus on improving the diagnostic accuracy and prognostic prediction of liver and musculoskeletal diseases using advanced medical imaging techniques. The lab investigates the performance of MRI with various contrast agents—particularly gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI—for early detection and characterization of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and other liver lesions, as well as the role of imaging features such as arterial enhancement patterns and microvascular invasion in guiding treatment decisions. The lab also explores the use of fusion imaging and BOLD MRI for lesion characterization and the association between muscle atrophy and neurological conditions like radiculopathy.
Professor Hojoon Sohn's research lab specializes in health systems and implementation science, with a focus on improving tuberculosis (TB) control through innovative diagnostics, cost-effective implementation strategies, and health policy evaluation. The lab investigates the real-world performance, cost, and cost-effectiveness of molecular diagnostic tools—particularly Xpert MTB/RIF—across diverse health systems, especially in low- and middle-income countries. A central theme is bridging the gap between research evidence and public health decision-making by rigorously assessing implementation costs and operational impacts on diagnostic and treatment delays. The lab also explores scalable, integrated approaches to active case finding and decentralized testing to enhance case detection and health system efficiency.
Professor Hyung Joon Joo's research lab specializes in biomedical data science and regenerative medicine, with a strong focus on leveraging artificial intelligence and natural language processing (NLP) to advance clinical decision-making and medical data analysis. The lab develops deep learning-based language models tailored for Korean medical texts, enabling precise extraction of clinical information from pathology reports and electronic health records. Additionally, the lab investigates cellular mechanisms underlying endothelial and mesenchymal stem cell differentiation, aiming to optimize regenerative therapies for cardiovascular diseases. Their interdisciplinary work bridges clinical cardiology, stem cell biology, and AI-driven healthcare solutions.
Professor Yu-Mi Kim's research lab focuses on environmental and occupational health, particularly the impact of heavy metal exposure on maternal and child health, with an emphasis on lead, cadmium, and mercury levels during pregnancy and early life. The lab also investigates socioeconomic inequalities in health risk factors and their influence on chronic disease development, integrating epidemiological data from national surveys. Additionally, the lab explores molecular mechanisms underlying renal function regulation, such as autophagy in aquaporin 2 degradation, and contributes to materials science through studies on thin-film transistors and defect engineering in semiconductor devices. These diverse research directions reflect a strong commitment to public health, environmental toxicology, and translational biomedical research.
Professor Jin-Wan Jung's research lab specializes in advanced materials and power electronics, with a focus on designing functional nanomaterials for catalytic and energy applications, and developing innovative power converter control strategies for high-efficiency motor drives and power systems. The lab pioneers the synthesis of crystalline mesoporous molecular sieves and zeolite nanostructures with tailored porosity and stability, enabling enhanced performance in catalytic reactions. In power electronics, the lab develops robust, model-based control systems that minimize reliance on DC-link capacitors and improve dynamic performance in high-speed motor drives through intelligent current and voltage regulation.
Professor Yong-Do Lim's research lab specializes in geometric analysis, matrix analysis, and operator theory, with a strong focus on positive definite matrices, Riemannian and Hadamard manifolds, and their applications in optimization and differential equations. The lab investigates advanced matrix means—such as the Karcher mean, geometric mean, and golden mean—applying them to Riccati equations, matrix inequalities, and symplectic structures. It also explores novel frameworks in machine learning and deep learning for cybersecurity, particularly in detecting web-based threats like XSS attacks through hybrid ensemble models. The integration of differential geometry with functional analysis and computational methods defines the lab’s interdisciplinary approach.
Professor Hee Young Cho's research lab specializes in maternal-fetal medicine and reproductive health, focusing on the pathophysiology of pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia, placenta accreta, preterm birth, and recurrent pregnancy loss. The lab investigates the roles of oxidative stress, inflammatory responses, and hemodynamic changes in placental disorders, with an emphasis on identifying predictive biomarkers and improving diagnostic accuracy through Doppler ultrasonography and clinical scoring models. A key focus is on understanding immune system involvement, particularly the complement system, in recurrent pregnancy loss and placental dysfunction.
Professor Dong-Wook Lee's research lab focuses on environmental and occupational health, with a strong emphasis on the impacts of environmental exposures—such as microplastics, phthalates, and long working hours—on human health. The lab investigates the biological and behavioral mechanisms linking these exposures to chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, and mental health conditions like depression. A key research direction involves assessing health-related productivity loss and lifestyle factors in working populations, particularly in the Korean context. The lab employs a multidisciplinary approach combining epidemiology, biomonitoring, and health risk assessment to inform public health policy.
Professor Cheolmin Shin's research lab focuses on psychiatric epidemiology, mental health screening, and the neurobiological underpinnings of depression. The lab investigates the validity and utility of depression screening tools such as the PHQ-9 and PHQ-8 in community and clinical settings, with a strong emphasis on population-based studies in Korea. It also explores the gut-brain axis, examining the role of the gut microbiome in neuropsychiatric disorders, and investigates novel antidepressant mechanisms, particularly those involving the glutamatergic system and ketamine’s rapid-acting effects. The lab integrates clinical, psychological, and biological approaches to advance early detection and treatment of mood disorders.
Professor Dechang Zhang's research lab specializes in nonlinear control theory, geometric mechanics, and dynamics of multi-agent and robotic systems. The lab focuses on advanced control methodologies such as controlled Lagrangian and Hamiltonian systems, dynamic feedback linearization, and Lyapunov-based stabilization for aerospace and robotic applications. Key research directions include swarm robotics with collision avoidance, satellite orbit transfer using geometric control, and quadcopter dynamics with global feedback linearization. The lab also investigates electromagnetic field modeling for microfluidic devices, particularly dielectrophoretic forces in electrode arrays.
Professor Sin Hyeong Kim's research lab specializes in regional anesthesia and pain medicine, with a focus on innovative nerve block techniques, central sensitization in chronic pain, and psychological factors influencing pain perception. The lab conducts rigorous cadaveric and clinical studies to optimize analgesic strategies, particularly in orthopedic and breast surgery settings, while exploring the impact of neuromodulatory agents like dexmedetomidine on postoperative recovery. A key research direction involves understanding the volume-dependent spread of injectates in paraspinal spaces, aiming to improve the safety and efficacy of erector spinae and retrolaminar plane blocks. The lab also investigates psychological contributors to chronic pain, such as pain catastrophizing, to enhance personalized pain management approaches.
Professor Tetsuya Magara's research lab specializes in solar physics and space plasma dynamics, focusing on the three-dimensional magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) simulation of magnetic flux tube emergence in the solar atmosphere. The lab investigates the formation of active regions, solar flares, and coronal structures such as sigmoidal fields and magnetic arcade configurations, with particular attention to magnetic reconnection, helicity injection, and the role of twist in flux tube dynamics. Their work bridges observational phenomena—like loop-top sources and plasmoid ejections—with theoretical MHD models to understand energy release and field line evolution during solar eruptions. The lab emphasizes numerical modeling to explore how magnetic buoyancy, field line topology, and plasma flows shape solar activity.
Professor Hyun Jin Song's research lab specializes in the psychology of risk perception, decision-making, and political cognition, with a focus on how cognitive fluency—such as the ease of processing information—affects judgments and behaviors. The lab investigates how perceptual and cognitive factors, including font readability and processing ease, influence the detection of misleading information, risk assessment, and political attitudes. It also explores the role of digital media and social networks in shaping political awareness, selective exposure, and the spread of misinformation. Using a mix of experimental, computational, and survey-based methods, the lab advances understanding of how people process information in complex, digitally mediated environments.
Professor Jiyoung Seo's research lab focuses on metabolic and endocrine disorders in pediatric and young adult populations, with an emphasis on identifying early risk factors for chronic diseases such as metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. The lab investigates biomarkers, including HbA1c and IGF-I, to understand growth and metabolic health trajectories. It also explores environmental and infectious triggers of rare but severe conditions like hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, particularly in the context of viral infections. Additionally, the lab examines psychosocial aspects of chronic illness, such as distress and quality of life in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Professor Kyung-Hwan Jeong's research lab specializes in nephrology and translational kidney research, focusing on the molecular mechanisms underlying acute and chronic kidney diseases. The lab investigates key pathways involved in renal injury, including inflammasome activation (e.g., NLRP3), metabolic and inflammatory biomarkers (e.g., PCSK9, Gd-IgA1), and the renoprotective effects of novel therapeutics such as DPP-IV inhibitors. A central theme is identifying non-invasive biomarkers and targeting specific molecular pathways to improve outcomes in patients with kidney disease, particularly in high-risk populations such as hemodialysis and kidney transplant recipients. The lab integrates preclinical models with clinical cohort studies to bridge basic science discoveries to patient-centered applications.
