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 Jung Hwan Shin's research lab focuses on the neurobiological mechanisms underlying movement disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, and reward-based learning, with a particular emphasis on the basal ganglia circuitry and neuroimaging biomarkers. The lab investigates striatal neural dynamics in health and disease using advanced techniques such as in vivo electrophysiology in mouse models and positron emission tomography (PET) in human patients. Key research directions include understanding the pathophysiology of conditions like vestibular migraine, idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder (iRBD), and synucleinopathies through metabolic and molecular imaging, as well as exploring the role of dopamine transporter changes and protein propagation in disease progression. The lab also contributes to the development of disease-modifying immunotherapies targeting extracellular α-synuclein and tau.
Professor Min-A Kim's research lab focuses on psychosocial aspects of childhood cancer, particularly posttraumatic growth, psychological distress, and bereavement among survivors and their families in South Korea. The lab employs participatory methodologies such as Photovoice to amplify the voices of young adult survivors, mothers, and parents of individuals with intellectual disabilities, especially during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Research directions include understanding trauma-related outcomes, family adaptation, and the development of culturally relevant mental health interventions in pediatric oncology and disability care. The lab emphasizes patient-centered, qualitative, and community-engaged approaches to improve quality of life and mental well-being.
Professor Kyung-Hoon Yang's research lab specializes in advanced semiconductor devices and integrated circuits for next-generation electronic and photonic systems. The lab focuses on flexible and biointegrated electronics, high-speed photonic integrated circuits, memristor-based neuromorphic computing, and millimeter-wave RFICs for wireless communication. Key research directions include ultrathin flexible silicon electronics for implantable medical devices, monolithic integration of high-performance photodetectors and amplifiers, controlled conductive filament formation in resistive random-access memory, and energy-efficient power amplifiers with dual-bias control. The lab bridges materials science, device physics, and system-level integration to enable compact, high-performance, and low-power electronic systems.
Professor Hong Sang Oh's research lab specializes in viral pathogenesis and host immune responses, with a primary focus on emerging respiratory viruses such as Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and SARS-CoV-2. The lab investigates clinical disease progression, viral kinetics, cytokine dynamics, and serological responses in infected patients, particularly during outbreaks. Their work emphasizes understanding the immunological and virological mechanisms underlying severe disease outcomes, especially in healthcare-associated transmission settings. The lab's findings have significantly contributed to the understanding of superspreading events and age-related disease severity in coronavirus infections.
Professor Jin-Koo Yoon's research lab focuses on infectious disease epidemiology, particularly respiratory viral infections such as SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), with an emphasis on viral dynamics, clinical burden, and public health impact. The lab also investigates antimicrobial resistance, especially carbapenem-resistant *Acinetobacter baumannii* pneumonia, and explores the role of respiratory microbiome in critical illness. Additionally, the lab examines environmental health challenges, including climate change impacts on urban stormwater and rainfall patterns. Their work integrates clinical virology, microbiome analysis, and environmental modeling to inform public health policy and healthcare strategies.
Professor Ha Jeong Lee's research lab focuses on antimicrobial resistance, particularly the molecular epidemiology and fitness implications of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae. The lab investigates plasmid-mediated resistance mechanisms, including the coexistence and evolutionary dynamics of multiple carbapenemase genes in clinical isolates. Key research directions include the impact of plasmid carriage on bacterial fitness, virulence, and biofilm formation, as well as host-pathogen interactions in multidrug-resistant pathogens. The lab also explores psychosocial factors affecting chronic disease management, particularly depression and self-care in elderly patients with diabetes.
Professor Gyusun Choi's research lab specializes in cerebrovascular and neurosurgical disorders, with a strong focus on predicting and improving functional outcomes after acute brain injuries such as subarachnoid hemorrhage, intracerebral hemorrhage, and cardiac arrest. The lab investigates prognostic biomarkers—such as copeptin and brain atrophy parameters—alongside clinical risk factors to guide personalized treatment strategies. Key research directions include the evidence-based use of antiepileptic drugs, the impact of surgical approaches on outcomes, and the evaluation of advanced resuscitation techniques like ECPR in neurocritical care.
Professor Hang-nam Ok's research lab specializes in the investigation of magnetic and structural properties of amorphous and crystalline materials, particularly iron-based metallic glasses and transition metal oxides. The lab employs advanced techniques such as Mössbauer spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, and density measurements to study magnetic anisotropy, phase transformations, and hyperfine interactions in materials like METGLAS® 2605S and cobaltous oxide. A central focus is understanding the origins of magnetic anisotropy, including stress-induced effects and magnetostriction, as well as the electronic and magnetic behavior in antiferromagnetic and ferrimagnetic systems. The lab also explores the kinetics of crystallization and the formation of metastable phases in amorphous alloys.
Professor Youho Lee's research lab specializes in advanced nuclear materials and cladding technologies for light water reactors, with a focus on enhancing accident tolerance and long-term performance under irradiation and severe accident conditions. Key research directions include the mechanical and oxidative behavior of silicon carbide (SiC) and chromium-coated zirconium alloys under high-temperature steam environments, the modeling of oxygen diffusion and oxidation kinetics during transients, and the assessment of hydrogen-induced embrittlement in spent nuclear fuel cladding. The lab combines experimental testing, mechanistic modeling, and post-irradiation analysis to evaluate material integrity under normal operation, loss-of-coolant accidents, and long-term storage scenarios.
Professor Young-Eun Jang's research lab specializes in pediatric anesthesiology and interventional radiology, focusing on improving the success and safety of vascular access procedures in infants and children. The lab investigates innovative techniques such as subcutaneous nitroglycerin for radial artery cannulation and the use of smart glasses to enhance ultrasound-guided vascular access. Additionally, the lab explores anatomical variations in endodontic anatomy and cerebrospinal fluid volume in pediatric patients to optimize clinical outcomes. Their work bridges clinical innovation with medical imaging and patient-specific physiology.
Professor Yoo-Jin Park's research lab focuses on translational biomedical research with a strong emphasis on cancer pharmacology, stem cell biology, and inflammatory disease mechanisms. The lab investigates drug resistance in cancer cells, particularly through the modulation of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) activity, and explores epigenetic regulation of key developmental genes like Oct4 during cellular differentiation. Additionally, the lab applies data science and machine learning techniques to model urban transportation patterns using real-world transit data, demonstrating interdisciplinary applications in health and public health. The integration of molecular biology, clinical data analysis, and computational modeling defines the lab’s multidisciplinary approach to improving therapeutic strategies and health outcomes.
Professor Hangue Park's research lab specializes in biomedical engineering and human-machine interaction, focusing on developing minimally invasive, wireless assistive technologies for individuals with motor impairments. The lab pioneers innovative intraoral systems like the tongue drive system (iTDS), integrating advanced signal processing, wireless communication, and bio-integrated electronics to enable intuitive control of external devices. Key research directions include sensory feedback modulation, proprioceptive augmentation, and the design of implantable or wearable systems that enhance motor control and rehabilitation through real-time physiological feedback.
Professor Min-sun Cho's research lab focuses on innate immune signaling pathways, particularly the roles of receptor tyrosine kinases (e.g., Mer and Src) in regulating inflammation and tissue injury in acute lung injury and autoimmune diseases. The lab investigates molecular mechanisms underlying Toll-like receptor (TLR) regulation, danger-associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) such as HMGB1, and their implications in infectious and inflammatory diseases, including hepatitis C and rheumatoid arthritis. A key research direction involves identifying biomarkers—such as ctDNA shedding and sMer—associated with disease progression and immune modulation. The lab also explores therapeutic targets in pulmonary and systemic inflammatory conditions.
Professor Jun Hwa Lee's research lab specializes in clinical metabolomics and biomarker discovery, focusing on the identification of low-mass ions (LMIs) and metabolic profiles using mass spectrometry for early disease detection, particularly in cancer and neurological disorders. The lab integrates MALDI-TOF and triple-TOF mass spectrometry to develop discriminant models like LOME for non-invasive screening, with applications in ovarian cancer, colorectal cancer, and pediatric neurological conditions such as febrile seizures and acute necrotizing encephalopathy. The team also investigates trace element imbalances, such as zinc deficiency, in pediatric neurological diseases, and explores the utility of neuroimaging and SPECT in diagnosing rare syndromes like Dyke-Davidoff-Masson. Their work bridges metabolomics, clinical neurology, and preventive healthcare, especially in vulnerable populations like rural elderly and children.
Professor Jeon Tae-yeon's research lab specializes in diagnostic and molecular imaging, with a focus on improving the accuracy of medical imaging in oncology, neurology, and pediatric radiology. The lab investigates advanced MRI techniques such as DCE-MRI and DWI for early cancer treatment monitoring, as well as the diagnostic value of imaging features in sinonasal tumors, brain injuries in preterm infants, and congenital biliary atresia. The lab also explores the role of PET/CT and MRA in optimizing staging and diagnosis in complex conditions like non-small cell lung cancer and interstitial lung disease.
Professor Hyung Jun Ahn's research lab specializes in intelligent information systems, with a focus on recommendation systems, agent-based computing, and flexible information system design. The lab explores hybrid recommendation techniques that integrate user behavior, product popularity, and feature selection to enhance performance in data-sparse and cold-start scenarios. It also investigates dynamic, adaptable frameworks for multi-agent systems in electronic marketplaces, emphasizing run-time adaptability and interoperability through flexible conversation protocols and ontology modeling.
Professor Moonkyoo Gong's research lab specializes in ophthalmic and translational biomedical research, with a focus on retinal and choroidal imaging, diabetic retinopathy, and inflammatory biomarkers. The lab investigates the role of systemic conditions—such as hypertension and diabetes—on ocular structures, particularly macular and choroidal thickness, using advanced imaging techniques like spectral-domain OCT. Additionally, the lab explores the application of artificial intelligence in diagnosing retinal diseases and evaluates novel therapeutic agents for radiation-induced dermatitis in cancer patients. Their work bridges clinical ophthalmology with molecular genetics and biomedical innovation.
Professor Ung Sik Jin's research lab specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery, with a strong focus on breast reconstruction and microvascular flap techniques. The lab investigates oncological safety, flap survival, and long-term outcomes in patients undergoing immediate or delayed breast reconstruction, particularly comparing implant-based and autologous flap methods. Research also extends to innovative surgical techniques—such as direct thrombectomy for flap salvage and novel nipple reduction methods—alongside the biological characterization of soft tissue pathologies like lipomas. The lab integrates clinical outcomes with histological and physiological insights to improve surgical precision and patient outcomes.
Professor KyoungHae Kim's research lab focuses on improving health outcomes in vulnerable populations through community-based health interventions, with a strong emphasis on health literacy, patient-centered care, and health equity. The lab investigates the role of community-based health workers (CBHWs) in managing chronic, noncommunicable diseases and examines factors influencing preventive health behaviors such as cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccination, particularly among immigrant and culturally diverse communities. The lab also explores the integration of spiritual care in critical care settings and contributes to the development of innovative biomedical technologies, including photoconducting nanotube devices for photovoltaic and sensing applications.
Professor Joo Hwan Oh's research lab specializes in elastic metamaterials and phononic crystals, focusing on novel wave manipulation phenomena such as transmodal resonance, total mode conversion, and one-sided wave transmission. The lab explores advanced concepts like hyperbolic equi-frequency contours for super-resolution imaging, vibration shielding via rotational softening, and ultra-low frequency stop bands using zero rotational stiffness. Their work bridges theoretical innovation with experimental validation, enabling breakthroughs in ultrasonic imaging, noise control, and broadband wave engineering.
