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 Bae Jaehyeong's research lab specializes in advanced energy conversion and nanomaterials engineering, with a strong focus on electrokinetic energy harvesting, sustainable hydrological systems, and next-generation battery technologies. The lab pioneers innovative solutions such as self-operating transpiration-driven power generators and high-efficiency nano-hydroelectric devices using MXene-based composites. It also explores fundamental stability and interfacial engineering in alkali metal batteries, particularly addressing dendrite suppression and solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) formation through unconventional surface modifications. Additionally, the lab contributes to functional materials for air filtration, developing breathable, high-efficiency nanofiber masks via advanced electrospinning techniques.
Professor Hyoungju Kwon's research lab specializes in surgical oncology and molecular epidemiology, with a focus on thyroid and breast cancers. The lab investigates the role of microbiome composition—particularly the Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio—in cancer progression and prognosis, while also advancing robotic surgery through AI-driven instrument tracking and skill assessment. Additional research directions include the prognostic significance of tumor multifocality and BRAF mutations in papillary thyroid carcinoma, integrating clinical outcomes with molecular markers.
Professor Changrim Ahn's research lab specializes in integrable quantum field theories, conformal field theories, and their applications to string theory and statistical mechanics. The lab focuses on exact solutions in 2D quantum field theories, including S-matrix theory, boundary effects, and finite-size corrections, with strong connections to AdS/CFT duality and lattice integrable models. Key research directions include fractional supersymmetry, soliton scattering, and the construction of exact S-matrices for models such as the supersymmetric sine-Gordon theory and AdS3/CFT2. The lab also explores connections between integrable field theories and exactly solvable lattice models via algebraic structures like the Onsager algebra.
Professor Hye Ri Seok's research lab specializes in infectious diseases, with a focus on antimicrobial resistance, sepsis management, and fungal infections in immunocompromised populations. The lab investigates antibiotic resistance mechanisms, particularly in Gram-negative pathogens like *Escherichia coli* and carbapenem-resistant *Acinetobacter baumannii*, while exploring novel combination therapies to improve clinical outcomes. They also examine host factors such as vitamin D deficiency in sepsis and risk factors for invasive fungal disease in solid organ transplant recipients, emphasizing translational research to guide clinical practice.
Professor Ji Hyun Chang's research lab focuses on advancing radiation oncology and cancer biology, with a particular emphasis on improving treatment outcomes for patients with cancer and cardiac arrhythmias. The lab investigates the biological effects of high-dose radiation on cardiomyocytes, explores the prognostic role of metabolic markers like GLUT1 in cervical cancer, and examines the impact of socioeconomic status on cancer mortality in elderly populations. Additionally, the lab contributes to neuro-oncology by studying pseudoprogression and response assessment in high-grade glioma patients treated with radiotherapy and targeted therapies.
Professor Tae-gyu Kim's research lab specializes in radiation oncology and surgical oncology, focusing on optimizing treatment strategies for gastrointestinal malignancies such as rectal and gallbladder cancer. The lab investigates systemic inflammatory markers like NLR and PLR to predict tumor response and prognosis after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy, while also developing personalized radiotherapy planning techniques—particularly volume-adapted re-planning for glioblastoma—to improve local control and survival. The lab further explores the role of adjuvant radiotherapy in high-risk surgical subgroups, defining optimal target volumes to reduce regional recurrence. Additionally, the lab contributes to thermodynamic studies in metallurgical systems, particularly the MnO–TiO2–MnS system, relevant to industrial processes and material behavior under high-temperature conditions.
Professor Sung Ho Jang's research lab focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying motor recovery after stroke, with a particular emphasis on cortical reorganization, corticospinal tract integrity, and sensorimotor plasticity. The lab investigates how non-invasive interventions such as task-oriented training and neuromuscular electrical stimulation influence brain activation patterns and functional recovery in stroke patients. Using neuroimaging techniques like fMRI and diffusion tensor imaging, the lab explores the role of specific neural pathways—such as the corticospinal tract and corpus callosum— in motor recovery, especially for walking and upper limb function. Their work also examines inflammatory mediators like interleukin-8 in the context of nerve root pain, linking neuroimmunology to neurological recovery.
Professor Kyung-Jae Park's research lab specializes in stereotactic radiosurgery and radiosurgical management of complex intracranial and spinal tumors, with a focus on pituitary adenomas, metastatic lesions, and benign tumors such as subependymal giant cell astrocytomas (SEGA) and nonfunctioning pituitary adenomas. The lab investigates long-term outcomes, tumor control, and neurological preservation following Gamma Knife radiosurgery (GKS), particularly in patients with recurrent, residual, or progressive disease. Research emphasizes minimally invasive treatment strategies to optimize functional outcomes and quality of life while minimizing complications such as hypopituitarism.
Professor Jaewon Song's research lab specializes in the study of strongly coupled quantum field theories in four dimensions, with a focus on N=1 and N=2 superconformal field theories (SCFTs). The lab investigates renormalization group flows triggered by N=1 preserving deformations of N=2 SCFTs, particularly those leading to enhanced supersymmetry or novel fixed points such as generalized Argyres-Douglas theories. A central theme is the computation and conjecture of superconformal indices—especially Schur, Hall-Littlewood, and Macdonald indices—using TQFT structures and connections to two-dimensional chiral algebras (VOAs). The lab also explores the correspondence between 4d SCFTs and W-algebras, providing deep insights into the algebraic and representation-theoretic structures underlying these quantum field theories.
Professor Bo-Hyung Kim's research lab specializes in materials science and pharmaceutical sciences, with a focus on developing stable and efficient perovskite materials for optoelectronic applications and advancing personalized drug therapy through pharmacokinetic modeling. The lab investigates the role of molecular engineering—particularly in organic cations and cationic frameworks—in enhancing the humidity stability and performance of halide perovskites for solar cells. In parallel, the lab applies machine learning and Bayesian methods to optimize therapeutic drug monitoring, especially for antibiotics like vancomycin, by selecting patient-specific pharmacokinetic models. Additionally, the lab explores drug–herb interactions and the pharmacokinetic profiles of novel pharmaceutical agents, such as PDE5 inhibitors and herbal formulations.
Professor Ji-min Woo's research lab focuses on microbial metabolism, enzyme engineering, and synthetic biology for sustainable bioproduction. The lab investigates stress tolerance mechanisms in industrial microorganisms, such as ethanol and carboxylic acid resistance in *E. coli* and *Saccharomyces cerevisiae*, to enhance biocatalyst performance. Key research directions include the functional characterization of sirtuin enzymes in post-translational modifications, development of stable and active biocatalysts—particularly Baeyer–Villiger monooxygenases (BVMOs)—and optimization of protein expression and solubility through 3'UTR engineering. The lab integrates molecular biology, systems biology, and metabolic engineering to design robust microbial cell factories for biorefinery applications.
Professor Jeong-Tak Oh's research lab specializes in pediatric surgical diseases, with a focus on congenital anomalies of the biliary and gastrointestinal tracts, including biliary atresia, choledochal cysts, and Hirschsprung disease. The lab emphasizes advanced imaging techniques such as MR cholangiopancreatography and innovative surgical approaches, including laparoscopic and robot-assisted resections, to improve diagnostic accuracy and surgical outcomes. Research also extends to short bowel syndrome, exploring surgical interventions like STEP to enhance nutritional status and intestinal function.
Professor Yunhee Park's research lab focuses on translational immunology and molecular mechanisms underlying inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, with a particular emphasis on lung fibrosis, autoimmune liver diseases, and the role of key signaling molecules such as TGF-β1 and metallothionein in tissue injury and protection. The lab investigates host-pathogen interactions, including tuberculosis diagnostics in rheumatic disease patients, and explores natural compounds with anti-tumor and immunomodulatory properties. Using both in vivo models and in vitro cell systems, the lab integrates clinical data with molecular and cellular analyses to identify novel therapeutic targets and biomarkers.
Professor Seoyoung Kang's research lab focuses on translational and clinical research in metabolic and oncological diseases, with a strong emphasis on identifying early biomarkers and predictive factors for disease progression and treatment response. The lab investigates the role of metabolic factors—such as BMI changes and body composition—on neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease, while also exploring imaging-based biomarkers, including FDG-PET/CT and lymphoscintigraphy, to guide personalized treatment strategies in cancer and lymphedema. Additionally, the lab examines public health trends in adolescent tobacco and nicotine use, particularly related to emerging products like heated tobacco and e-cigarettes, contributing to preventive health policy.
Professor Hong Suk Yu's research lab specializes in energy-efficient and reliable communication protocols for wireless sensor networks, with a strong focus on energy harvesting, load balancing, and network scalability. The lab investigates dynamic duty-cycling schemes and multi-hop broadcasting protocols to reduce latency and collision while ensuring balanced energy consumption across sensor nodes. Additionally, the lab explores the intersection of biomedical conditions—particularly interstitial lung disease in connective tissue disorders—with clinical and physiological outcomes, highlighting interdisciplinary research spanning computer science and biomedicine. The lab's work bridges wireless networking innovation with real-world applications in healthcare and environmental monitoring.
Professor Beom Jae Lee's research lab focuses on gastrointestinal disorders, particularly irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and acute pancreatitis, with an emphasis on understanding the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms such as gut microbiota imbalance, low-grade inflammation, and brain-gut axis dysfunction. The lab also investigates novel therapeutic strategies, including pharmacological modulation of sphingolipid metabolism and endoscopic management of gastric bezoars. Their work integrates clinical studies with preclinical models to explore innovative treatments for digestive diseases.
Professor Joonwoo Bae's research lab specializes in quantum information theory, with a focus on foundational and applied aspects of quantum state discrimination, quantum channel characterization, and the role of entanglement in quantum advantage. The lab investigates optimal strategies for distinguishing quantum states under various constraints, develops geometric and operational frameworks for quantum information processing, and explores the cryptographic security of quantum communication protocols. A central theme is understanding how quantum resources—such as entanglement and quantum correlations—enable advantages in information processing tasks like channel discrimination and key distribution.
Professor Keehoon Kim's research lab specializes in human-machine interaction, focusing on advanced haptic feedback systems for upper extremity prosthetics and rehabilitation. The lab develops innovative haptic devices that deliver multi-modal sensory feedback—such as touch, pressure, shear, and temperature—tailored for targeted reinnervation (TR) patients, enabling more intuitive and precise control of myoelectric prostheses. The lab also applies neural network-based diagnostic systems to complex engineering systems, particularly in nuclear power plant safety, where accurate fault diagnosis and error estimation are critical. Their interdisciplinary work bridges biomechanics, neural engineering, and intelligent control systems to enhance human performance and system reliability.
Professor Young Hoan Cho's research lab specializes in the design and integration of artificial intelligence in education, with a focus on student-AI collaboration, collaborative learning in virtual environments, and the use of learning analytics to support personalized and adaptive instruction. The lab investigates how AI can serve as a collaborative learning partner, enhances student engagement, and supports ethical and critical thinking in educational contexts. Research also explores the role of physical and social presence in virtual worlds and the development of real-time feedback systems to improve learning outcomes in face-to-face and digital collaborative settings.
Professor Nam Hee Kim's research lab focuses on environmental toxicology and metabolic disease epidemiology, with a particular emphasis on the health impacts of low-level heavy metal exposure—such as lead, mercury, and cadmium—on renal and liver function in the general population. The lab investigates the associations between environmental pollutants, biomarkers of exposure (e.g., blood and urinary levels), and chronic diseases like chronic kidney disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and pancreatic cancer. Using large-scale, nationally representative cohort data such as KNHANES and objective biomarkers like urinary cotinine, the lab aims to clarify controversial associations in environmental health science. Their work also extends to gastrointestinal oncology, particularly the role of tumor markers in colorectal neoplasia and cancer progression.
