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 Young-Woo Son's research lab focuses on the psychological and organizational dynamics influencing employee well-being, work engagement, and performance, with a particular emphasis on the role of calling, leadership, and cognitive resources in the workplace. The lab investigates how individual differences—such as working memory capacity, passion types, and perceived calling—impact job outcomes, emotional exhaustion, and organizational commitment. Drawing on theoretical frameworks like the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) model, Conservation of Resources (COR) theory, and the Dualistic Model of Passion (DMP), the lab explores both positive and paradoxical effects of work-related motivations and leadership behaviors. Current research also examines intergroup dynamics, such as the spillover effects of leaders’ workaholism and ethical leadership on followers’ emotional and organizational outcomes.
Professor Sang In Khwarg's research lab specializes in oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery, with a strong focus on orbital and facial reconstruction, eyelid disorders, and ocular surface diseases. The lab investigates innovative surgical techniques for midfacial support, including ligamentous anatomy and its role in midfacial ptosis, as well as advanced treatments for conditions like epiblepharon and ocular adnexal lymphoma. A key emphasis is placed on minimally invasive and biomaterial-free regenerative approaches, such as cultured oral mucosal epithelial cell sheets for limbal stem cell deficiency. The lab also explores medical and surgical interventions in lacrimal drainage disorders and refractive complications.
Professor Chung Sub Kim's research lab specializes in natural product chemistry, focusing on the isolation, structural elucidation, and biological evaluation of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants and microorganisms. The lab employs advanced spectroscopic techniques, including NMR and HRMS, alongside chemical and computational methods to determine complex structures, particularly of novel terpenoids, lignans, and bacterial metabolites. A key research direction involves linking natural compounds to neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities, with a strong emphasis on molecular mechanisms and signaling pathways.
Professor Bong-Joo Lee's research lab specializes in social welfare, child and youth development, and structural factors influencing well-being. The lab focuses on empirical analyses of how socioeconomic conditions, family processes, and community-level social capital shape child development outcomes, including cognitive, emotional, and physical health. It also investigates the structural determinants of child maltreatment and the effectiveness of social policy interventions, particularly educational and welfare programs. The lab employs longitudinal and panel data to explore developmental trajectories and policy impacts across different life stages.
Professor Chul Joo Lee's research lab specializes in health and science communication, with a focus on the effectiveness of public health campaigns, fact-checking journalism, and crisis communication during public health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The lab investigates how message design, source credibility, audience characteristics (e.g., age, gender, health status), and platform-based interactions influence public attitudes, behavioral intentions, and information verification. It also explores the role of narrative engagement, trust in institutions, and framing strategies in shaping risk perception and policy support.
Professor Goo Kyochul's research lab focuses on translational oncology and urological malignancies, with a primary emphasis on prostate cancer (PCa) pathogenesis, treatment resistance, and immunotherapy. The lab investigates metabolic reprogramming in cancer, including the anti-tumor effects of drugs like metformin through pathways involving LKB1/AMPK and mTOR, as well as the tumor microenvironment's role in immune evasion. Additional research explores urological interventions, such as ureteroscopy and access sheath dynamics, to improve surgical outcomes. The lab integrates molecular diagnostics, clinical oncology, and immunological mechanisms to develop novel therapeutic strategies for advanced prostate cancer and related conditions.
Professor Bo-kyung Seo's research lab specializes in advancing medical imaging techniques for early detection, characterization, and prognosis prediction in breast cancer. The lab focuses on quantitative imaging biomarkers using advanced modalities such as shear wave elastography, low-dose perfusion CT, and MRI with computer-aided detection, integrating radiological findings with histopathological and molecular biomarkers. Key research directions include correlating tumor microenvironment features—such as hypoxia, vascularity, and stiffness—with imaging parameters to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning. The lab also emphasizes machine learning applications to enhance the predictive power of imaging features in oncology.
Professor Hye-Jung Yoon's research lab specializes in advanced cellulose-based materials, focusing on the isolation, modification, and application of cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) for sustainable and high-performance materials. The lab investigates the rheological behavior, structural properties, and functional performance of CNFs in various matrices, including polymers, hydrogels, and foams, with applications in transparent composites, biodegradable packaging, and environmental materials. Key research directions include enhancing material transparency, mechanical strength, and processability through chemical modifications such as carboxymethylation and quaternization, as well as exploring novel applications in paper science and biopolymer systems.
Professor Heecheol Kim's research lab specializes in the intersection of quantum field theory, string theory, and mathematical physics, with a focus on 5d superconformal field theories (SCFTs), M-theory compactifications, and topological string theory. The lab investigates the geometric engineering of quantum field theories using Calabi-Yau three-folds and explores dualities, duality walls, and the role of defects in 5d gauge theories. A central theme is the computation and physical interpretation of Nekrasov partition functions, linking supersymmetric gauge theories to integrable systems and holography.
Professor Kwanhak Baek's research lab focuses on identifying and characterizing bioactive natural compounds with antitumor potential, particularly in lung cancer. The lab investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying tumor suppression, including oncogene-induced senescence, p53-dependent pathways, and the role of endogenous factors like thrombospondin-1. A key direction involves exploring natural products—such as those from *Poria cocos*, *Pulveroboletus ravenelii*, and *Pinus koraiensis* pinecones—as novel therapeutic agents with selective cytotoxicity toward cancer cells, irrespective of p53 status. The lab also examines the biochemical links between mitotic checkpoint regulation and apoptosis, aiming to understand how prolonged mitotic arrest leads to cell death and prevents chromosomal instability in cancer.
Professor Kihyun Lee's research lab focuses on understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying developmental biology, immune regulation, and environmental microbiology. The lab employs advanced stem cell differentiation systems, gene editing, and high-resolution imaging to dissect transcriptional and epigenetic regulation during cell fate decisions, particularly in pancreatic development and T cell differentiation. It also investigates the role of redox signaling (e.g., NOX2/ROS) and metabolic hormones (e.g., leptin) in immune homeostasis and autoimmune diseases. Additionally, the lab explores the impact of human activities on environmental antibiotic resistance through integrated analysis of microbiomes, resistomes, and mobilomes in natural ecosystems. The lab combines cutting-edge technologies such as single-cell genomics, CRISPR screening, and deep learning-based image analysis to address fundamental biological questions with translational relevance.
Professor Jae-Ik Yeo's research lab specializes in high-energy phenomena and advanced diagnostics, focusing on laser-matter interactions, energetic materials, and propellant technologies. The lab investigates laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) for standoff detection under extreme conditions, thermal and mechanical behaviors of high explosives, and the aging and decomposition mechanisms of pyrotechnic and solid propellant systems. A key emphasis is placed on understanding the fundamental reaction dynamics of electrically controlled solid propellants and metal vaporization under pulsed laser irradiation, with applications in defense, aerospace, and safety-critical systems.
Professor Hong-keun Lee's research lab focuses on understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying immune regulation and neuroinflammation, with a particular emphasis on the roles of glial cells, dendritic cells, and T cells in autoimmune diseases and neurodegenerative disorders. The lab employs cutting-edge technologies such as single-cell genomics, CRISPR-Cas9 screening, and microfluidic droplet-based assays to dissect cell-cell communication and immune cell crosstalk in the central nervous system and peripheral immune system. Key research directions include the functional heterogeneity of astrocytes and microglia, the regulation of dendritic cell activity in autoimmunity, and the pathogenic potential of bystander-activated T cells in inflammatory diseases. The lab aims to identify novel therapeutic targets for conditions such as multiple sclerosis, cancer metastasis, and chronic neuroinflammation.
Professor Nam-Chul Oh's research lab specializes in environmental geochemistry and hydrogeology, focusing on groundwater sustainability, water quality assessment, and the environmental impacts of mining and industrial activities. The lab investigates contaminant behavior in groundwater systems, particularly arsenic species and nitrate pollution, under varying hydrochemical and climatic conditions. Research also extends to drought resilience, earthquake precursors through groundwater monitoring, and sustainable water resource management in arid and rapidly developing regions such as Mongolia and Korea.
Professor Ho Geol Ryu's research lab specializes in clinical anesthesiology and critical care, with a primary focus on optimizing perioperative outcomes in liver transplantation. The lab investigates hemodynamic management, glucose control, and postoperative complications such as postreperfusion syndrome, acute kidney injury, and postoperative delirium. Key research directions include the use of vasoactive agents, anesthetic techniques, and institutional volume effects on transplant outcomes.
Professor Youngjung Geum's research lab specializes in technology innovation and management, with a focus on technological convergence—particularly the integration of biotechnology and information technology. The lab develops systematic analytical frameworks using patent data and advanced analytics to identify technological opportunities, trace dynamic innovation trends, and model complex service processes. Emphasis is placed on practical, data-driven approaches that support sustainable product development and strategic decision-making in industry.
Professor Sanguk Han's research lab specializes in intelligent construction technologies, focusing on enhancing safety, productivity, and quality in the construction industry through advanced sensing, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. The lab develops vision-based and sensor-driven solutions—such as RGB-D and 3D point cloud systems—for real-time worker behavior monitoring, unsafe action detection, and automated quality inspection in modular and site-based construction. By integrating BIM, GIS, and deep learning, the lab advances proactive safety management and data-driven decision-making in complex construction environments.
Professor Donghyun Shin's research lab specializes in advanced thermal energy storage materials, with a primary focus on enhancing the thermo-physical properties of molten salt nanofluids for concentrated solar power (CSP) applications. The lab investigates nanoparticle dispersion in high-temperature eutectic salts to significantly improve specific heat capacity and thermal conductivity—critical parameters for efficient energy storage and transfer. Key research directions include the development of stable, high-performance nanofluids, understanding anomalous specific heat enhancements, and establishing reliable experimental methodologies for characterizing nanofluid behavior under extreme thermal conditions.
Professor Jun-Sung Son's research lab specializes in antimicrobial resistance, with a focus on the epidemiology, molecular characterization, and clinical impact of multidrug-resistant bacterial pathogens in Asian populations. The lab conducts large-scale, multicenter surveillance studies to track the emergence and spread of resistant strains such as methicillin-resistant *Staphylococcus aureus* (MRSA), penicillin- and cephalosporin-resistant *Streptococcus pneumoniae*, and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing and colistin-resistant *Klebsiella pneumoniae*. Their work integrates clinical microbiology, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and molecular typing techniques like MLST and PFGE to understand resistance mechanisms and transmission dynamics. The lab’s research aims to inform public health policies and guide effective antibiotic use in healthcare settings across Asia.
Professor Hae Won Lee's research lab specializes in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery, with a strong focus on expanding the criteria for liver transplantation in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients, particularly in living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) settings. The lab investigates prognostic factors, disease recurrence, and survival outcomes in patients with advanced or borderline HCC, aiming to identify biologically favorable tumors that may benefit from transplantation beyond standard criteria. Additionally, the lab explores complications such as intrahepatic biliary strictures after liver transplantation and innovative interventions like post-LT embolotherapy for severe hepatopulmonary syndrome.
