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 Seung-woo Kim's research lab focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, infectious diseases, and tumor microenvironment biology. The lab investigates the pathophysiology of conditions such as dementia with Lewy bodies, melioidosis, and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (MOGAD), with an emphasis on early diagnosis, treatment timing, and immune modulation. A key research direction involves understanding the role of microenvironmental components—particularly tumor-associated macrophages and metabolic mediators—in disease progression and therapeutic response. The lab also explores neuroprotective agents, such as tannic acid, for stroke and neurodegenerative disorders.
Professor Hong-Gyun Wu's research lab specializes in radiation oncology and cancer therapeutics, with a focus on improving radiotherapy outcomes through advanced imaging, treatment planning, and biomarker discovery. The lab investigates dynamic changes in immune checkpoint molecules like PD-L1 during cancer treatment, evaluates the impact of chemotherapy on immune modulation, and compares advanced radiotherapy techniques such as IMRT, VMAT, and MRI-guided radiotherapy for optimal tumor control and reduced toxicity. Their work spans from translational research in head and neck cancers to clinical outcomes in early glottic cancer and rectal cancer, emphasizing personalized and precision radiotherapy strategies.
Professor Na-Young Song's research lab focuses on the intricate molecular mechanisms underlying cancer progression, with a particular emphasis on the tumor microenvironment, redox regulation, and epigenetic signaling. The lab investigates how microbial dysbiosis, especially in the oral and gut microbiomes, contributes to systemic diseases and cancer, while also exploring the dual roles of key regulators like SIRT1, NF-κB, and STAT3 in tumorigenesis. A central theme is the regulation of oxidative stress and antioxidant responses—particularly through Nrf2 and GSH pathways—amidst oncogenic mutations such as KRAS and IKKα loss. The lab integrates molecular oncology, redox biology, and host-microbe interactions to uncover novel therapeutic targets for cancer prevention and treatment.
Professor Jeonghan Kang's research lab focuses on sociological and behavioral dynamics in social inequality, with a particular emphasis on immigration attitudes, social capital, and structural barriers to labor market inclusion. The lab investigates how identity cues, cultural consumption patterns, and social networks shape individual outcomes such as employment and income, especially among stigmatized or marginalized groups like people with disabilities. Using mixed-methods approaches—especially survey experiments, longitudinal panel data, and agent-based modeling—the lab explores mechanisms of social stratification, homophily in online interactions, and the limitations of econometric techniques in social science research.
Professor Eunhyea Chung's research lab specializes in advanced materials and environmental remediation, focusing on sustainable solutions for energy and water challenges. Key research directions include the development of selective adsorbents for lithium recovery from hypersaline produced water in shale gas operations, the design of functional nanomaterials for electrochemical energy storage, and the fundamental understanding of interfacial forces in microbial spore adhesion. The lab integrates experimental and theoretical approaches, combining techniques such as atomic force microscopy, surface characterization, and hydrothermal synthesis to address real-world environmental and energy applications.
Professor Ji Ye Lee's research lab specializes in diagnostic medical imaging, with a primary focus on thyroid radiology and ultrasound-based diagnostics. The lab investigates advanced ultrasound techniques—such as Superb Microvascular Imaging (SMI) and power Doppler ultrasound—to improve the accuracy of distinguishing benign from malignant thyroid nodules and cervical lymph nodes. Research also emphasizes evidence-based imaging guidelines, malignancy risk stratification, and active surveillance strategies for low-risk thyroid cancer, particularly papillary thyroid microcarcinoma. The lab integrates clinical imaging with radiological outcomes to optimize patient management and reduce unnecessary procedures.
Professor Jung Won Lee's research lab specializes in advanced materials and surface engineering with a focus on functional interfaces, spintronics, and sustainable energy solutions. The lab investigates hybrid ferromagnetic/piezoelectric systems for spin engineering, biofilm control on medical surfaces, high-performance polymer composites for automotive applications, and nature-inspired water harvesting technologies. Current research also extends to combustion science, particularly the impact of fuel composition on NOx emissions and condensation heat transfer in superhydrophobic systems. The lab emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches combining materials science, fluid dynamics, and environmental engineering to address real-world challenges in energy, healthcare, and sustainability.
Professor Dae-yeon Jo's research lab specializes in human resource development (HRD), with a strong focus on organizational learning, teacher professional development, and workplace learning effectiveness. The lab investigates critical HRD processes such as needs analysis, competency modeling, and job satisfaction, particularly within educational and organizational contexts. It emphasizes evidence-based approaches to priority setting in training and development, integrating statistical methods and theoretical frameworks to enhance decision-making. The lab also explores individual and interpersonal factors—such as self-regulated learning and interpersonal skills—that influence professional growth and organizational performance.
Professor Eun-Ae Cho's research lab focuses on the psychological and behavioral dynamics influencing work-life integration, particularly among individuals managing multiple roles such as employees, caregivers, and students. The lab investigates key constructs like calling, psychological capital, boundary management, and self-efficacy in shaping well-being and work-family balance, especially under stressors like the COVID-19 pandemic. It also explores consumer perceptions of emerging technologies, such as autonomous driving, through qualitative and perceptual mapping approaches. Additionally, the lab contributes to understanding the interplay between parental work-family experiences and child development, emphasizing theoretical and practical implications.
Professor Seon Wook Kim's research lab specializes in advanced signal processing and computational architectures, with a focus on optimizing multithreaded systems through speculative execution and hardware-aware memory management. The lab also explores biomedical applications, including epidural space identification and bioactive materials for wound healing, particularly chitosan-polyphenol complexes. Additionally, the lab investigates pest control strategies using thermal tolerance analysis in stored-product pests like the Indian meal moth. These diverse research directions reflect a strong emphasis on both computational efficiency and bioengineering innovation.
Professor Yoo Jin Jang's research lab focuses on regenerative medicine and stem cell biology, with a strong emphasis on understanding and harnessing the potential of pluripotent and mesenchymal stem cells for tissue repair and disease modeling. The lab develops advanced in vitro differentiation protocols to generate highly functional, homogeneous hepatocyte-like cells and trophoblast stem-like cells, aiming to improve disease modeling and drug toxicity screening. Additionally, the lab investigates the paracrine mechanisms of mesenchymal stem cells, particularly their secretome, in treating fibrotic diseases such as liver fibrosis. The lab also explores psychosocial factors in adolescent mental health, examining the interplay between grit, attention problems, aggression, and smartphone dependency through large-scale survey data analysis.
Professor Yong-Hwa Park's research lab specializes in interdisciplinary engineering and biomedical systems, focusing on condition monitoring of rotating machinery, fault diagnosis in electric motors, and the development of advanced sensing and signal processing techniques. The lab also explores energy-efficient bioproduction systems using structured mycelial cultures and applies deep learning to acoustic signal analysis for healthcare applications, such as remote cough detection in pandemic monitoring. Their work bridges mechanical systems, mechatronics, and artificial intelligence to solve real-world challenges in industrial reliability and public health.
Professor Ho-Keui Han's research lab specializes in the design and application of vibrational infrared probes for studying dynamic structural environments in biomolecules, particularly proteins. The lab focuses on developing novel chromophores—such as isonitrile, azido, and cyanide derivatives—engineered to act as sensitive spectroscopic reporters of local electrostatic and hydrogen-bonding environments with high temporal and spatial resolution. By combining synthetic chemistry with advanced time-resolved infrared spectroscopy, including femtosecond pump-probe techniques, the lab aims to probe protein dynamics on subnanosecond timescales. Their work also extends to the development of probes for biomedical applications, such as imaging amyloid aggregates in the brain using technetium-based complexes.
Professor Kyung Soo Park's research lab specializes in operations research, reliability engineering, and advanced manufacturing systems. The lab focuses on optimizing maintenance policies, inventory management, and production scheduling through mathematical modeling and algorithm development. Recent work also extends into nanomaterials fabrication, particularly the direct printing and patterning of single-crystal organic nanowires for next-generation electronic applications. The lab integrates theoretical modeling with practical applications to enhance system efficiency and product performance.
Professor Kang Min Kim's research lab specializes in clinical and translational neuroscience, focusing on cerebrovascular diseases such as moyamoya disease and intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis. The lab investigates the natural history, risk factors, and treatment outcomes of intracranial hemorrhage, with an emphasis on radiosurgical interventions and hemodynamic evaluation. Additionally, the lab explores the pharmacokinetics and biological properties of natural compounds, including decursin and probiotic strains like *Bacillus polyfermenticus*, for potential therapeutic applications. The integration of medical imaging, molecular biology, and computational modeling underpins the lab’s multidisciplinary approach to improving neurological outcomes and developing novel treatments.
Professor Young Chul Yu's research lab specializes in perioperative medicine, with a focus on optimizing surgical outcomes through innovative anesthetic and pharmacological strategies. The lab investigates the use of erythropoietin, neuromuscular blockade, lidocaine infusion, and multimodal analgesia to reduce transfusion needs, improve recovery quality, and manage postoperative pain. Key research directions include minimizing postoperative nausea and vomiting, attenuating chronic pain, and enhancing functional recovery after major surgery. The lab employs rigorous randomized controlled trials to evaluate interventions across various surgical specialties, particularly cardiac, colorectal, and spinal surgery.
Professor Dae Won Seo's research lab specializes in epilepsy-related neuroscience, focusing on the neural mechanisms underlying seizure-related brain injury, autonomic dysfunction, and post-surgical outcomes. The lab investigates the role of programmed cell death pathways in excitotoxic neuronal damage, explores functional neuroimaging and biomarkers for seizure prognosis, and examines cardiac autonomic regulation in epilepsy patients using advanced electrophysiological and imaging techniques. A key focus is on understanding the pathophysiology of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) through ultra-short-term heart rate variability analysis and SPECT-MRI coregistration. The lab also contributes to clinical pharmacology, particularly therapeutic drug monitoring of antiepileptic drugs like levetiracetam in diverse patient populations.
Professor Sae Yun Kwon's research lab specializes in mercury biogeochemistry, with a focus on using stable mercury isotope signatures (both mass-dependent and mass-independent fractionation) to trace mercury sources, understand trophic transfer dynamics, and elucidate internal biogeochemical processes in aquatic ecosystems. The lab conducts controlled feeding experiments and field studies in marine, estuarine, and freshwater systems to investigate how mercury speciation, bioaccumulation, and transformation vary across food webs and environmental conditions. Their work integrates isotope geochemistry with ecological and environmental monitoring to support policy-relevant assessments, such as those related to the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
Professor Hye-kyung Cho's research lab specializes in atmospheric and environmental sciences, with a focus on tropical meteorology and climate dynamics. The lab investigates large-scale atmospheric wave modes, such as Kelvin waves and the Madden–Julian Oscillation, using satellite data like TRMM to analyze precipitation and outgoing longwave radiation. A significant part of the research also involves statistical modeling of rainfall distributions, particularly comparing gamma and lognormal distributions for accurate precipitation modeling. Additionally, the lab contributes to clinical health research, particularly in pediatric infectious diseases like bacterial meningitis, emphasizing epidemiological trends and outcomes in Korean populations.
Professor Taeseung Lee's research lab specializes in vascular biology and cellular signaling, with a focus on the molecular mechanisms underlying endothelial and vascular smooth muscle cell function in health and disease. Key research directions include the regulation of signaling pathways such as MAPK and phosphatase activity in response to mechanical stress and metabolic stimuli, as well as the role of bioactive metabolites like β-aminoisobutyric acid (BAIBA) in metabolic and inflammatory disorders. The lab also develops and refines animal models of chronic diseases such as secondary lymphedema and microvascular dysfunction in diabetes, aiming to bridge translational gaps in circulatory and metabolic disease research.
