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 Eun Seok Kang's research lab specializes in molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying metabolic diseases, particularly type 2 diabetes mellitus and diabetic complications. The lab investigates genetic variations in key metabolic genes—such as PPARgamma2, adiponectin, and SLC30A8—that influence treatment response to drugs like rosiglitazone and risk of diabetes-related outcomes. It also explores the impact of nutritional and pharmacological interventions, including omega-3 fatty acids and statins, on renal function, glucose metabolism, and hepatocellular carcinoma risk in diabetic populations. The lab integrates clinical genetics, metabolic phenotyping, and translational research to identify biomarkers and develop precision medicine approaches in diabetes and its comorbidities.
Professor Jaeweon Cho's research lab specializes in membrane science and environmental engineering, focusing on the interactions between natural organic matter (NOM) and water treatment membranes. The lab investigates surface charge characteristics, fouling mechanisms, and the formation of disinfection byproducts (DBPs) in membrane processes, with particular attention to NOM fractionation and its environmental reactivity. Key research directions include understanding the role of NOM molecular properties—such as hydrophobicity, molecular weight, and charge—on membrane performance and water quality. The lab employs advanced analytical techniques like zeta potential measurement, potentiometric titration, and FTIR spectroscopy to characterize NOM-membrane interactions at the molecular level.
Professor Han, Heung Nam's research lab specializes in computational materials science and mechanical metallurgy, focusing on the fundamental mechanisms of deformation in metallic materials under coupled thermal, mechanical, and electrical fields. The lab integrates first-principles calculations, finite element modeling, and experimental validation to investigate phenomena such as electroplasticity, hot tearing in steel casting, and the mechanical behavior of solidifying alloys. A key strength lies in the development of advanced simulation frameworks—particularly combining artificial neural networks with finite element analysis—for extracting material properties from indentation tests. The lab also explores microstructural effects, such as grain boundary behavior and solute segregation, on macroscopic deformation and failure.
Professor Dong Il Park's research lab specializes in gastrointestinal diseases, with a focus on endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of colorectal neoplasia, Helicobacter pylori eradication therapies, and inflammatory bowel disease management. The lab investigates advanced endoscopic techniques such as qFIT for early cancer detection, evaluates biosimilar agents like CT-P13 for IBD, and explores probiotic and mucoprotective adjuvants to enhance H. pylori treatment efficacy. Their work emphasizes real-world clinical outcomes, antimicrobial resistance detection, and improving patient care through evidence-based endoscopic and pharmacological strategies.
Professor Jae-hyun Lee's research lab specializes in the development of multifunctional nanomaterials for advanced biomedical applications, with a focus on targeted cancer therapy and multimodal imaging. The lab designs smart nanosystems that integrate magnetic nanoparticles, fluorescent probes, and targeting ligands—such as RGD peptides—for precise diagnostics and therapeutics. Key research directions include the creation of hybrid nanoprobes for dual-modal fluorescence and MRI imaging, particularly in neuroblastoma and other cancer models, as well as evaluating the biocompatibility and toxicity of silica-based nanoparticles in respiratory systems. The lab also explores stimuli-responsive drug delivery and magnetic hyperthermia for enhanced therapeutic outcomes.
Professor Cheolyoung Park's research lab specializes in metabolic health, focusing on insulin resistance, fatty liver disease, and their links to cardiovascular and cognitive outcomes. The lab utilizes large-scale population databases to identify biomarkers—such as the triglyceride glucose (TyG) index and fatty liver index—for early detection and risk prediction of metabolic and systemic diseases. Key research directions include exploring molecular pathways like Sirt6-AMPK in hepatic steatosis and evaluating innovative monitoring tools, such as real-time continuous glucose monitoring, for optimizing diabetes management. The lab bridges clinical epidemiology with translational molecular research to improve prevention and treatment strategies for type 2 diabetes and its complications.
Professor Sunghoon Park's research lab specializes in the design and engineering of advanced functional nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications. Key research directions include the development of nanostructured gas sensors for environmental monitoring, thermoelectric materials and devices for sustainable energy conversion, and carbon nanotube-based composites for thermal management and electromagnetic shielding. The lab emphasizes innovative material synthesis, interface engineering, and device integration to enhance performance in real-world conditions.
Professor Won Il Park's research lab specializes in the epitaxial growth and optoelectronic characterization of wide-bandgap II-VI semiconductor nanostructures, with a primary focus on catalyst-free metalorganic vapor-phase epitaxy (MOVPE) of ZnO-based materials. The lab investigates high-quality ZnO nanorods, nanoneedles, and Zn1−xMgxO alloy films for applications in high-performance optoelectronic devices such as UV photodetectors, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and high-mobility field-effect transistors (FETs). A key research direction involves achieving superior crystalline and optical quality through precise growth control and surface passivation techniques, including polymer capping to enhance device performance.
Professor Jun Yong Choi's research lab focuses on infectious diseases, particularly viral pathogenesis and immune responses in severe respiratory infections such as COVID-19 and HIV. The lab investigates host immune dysregulation, inflammatory pathways, and the impact of viral variants on disease severity and treatment outcomes. Using single-cell genomics and clinical cohort studies, the lab aims to identify biomarkers and therapeutic targets for severe infections in vulnerable populations.
Professor Yeon Sik Jung's research lab specializes in the design and fabrication of advanced nanomaterials through bottom-up self-assembly techniques, with a focus on block copolymer-based nanofabrication for nanolithography and energy applications. The lab develops templated self-assembly strategies to achieve precise control over nanostructure morphology, orientation, and periodicity, enabling high-resolution patterning down to 8 nm features. Key research directions include the synthesis of silicon-based nanostructures for lithium-ion battery anodes and the engineering of colloidal quantum dots with tunable doping and solubility for optoelectronic devices. The lab also explores reactive ion etching and surface modification techniques to enable robust pattern transfer and integration into functional devices.
Professor Dae-Eun Kim's research lab specializes in the development of advanced functional materials and intelligent systems for sustainable energy, biomedical engineering, and robotics. The lab focuses on creating flexible and stretchable optoelectronic devices—particularly perovskite solar cells—using innovative substrates and transparent conductive electrodes based on graphene, carbon nanotubes, and silver nanowires. It also explores multifunctional biodegradable coatings for orthopedic implants through plasma electrolytic oxidation to enhance corrosion resistance, wear performance, and bioactivity. Additionally, the lab investigates bio-inspired control strategies for multi-robot systems, particularly in shepherding and collective motion tasks using decentralized coordination.
Professor Jang Hyun Choi's research lab focuses on molecular mechanisms underlying metabolic diseases and cancer, with a central emphasis on transcriptional regulation by nuclear receptors such as PPARγ and their post-translational modifications. The lab investigates how kinases like CDK5 and signaling pathways such as PDK1/Akt and PLCγ1-dynamin-1 interactions regulate insulin sensitivity, adipocyte function, and receptor trafficking. Using chemical biology, structural modeling, and in vivo disease models, the lab develops targeted therapeutics that modulate key signaling nodes without classical agonism, aiming to overcome the side effects of existing drugs. Their work bridges structural biology, systems metabolism, and translational medicine.
Professor Myoungsoo Kim's research lab specializes in biomedical engineering and nanomaterials science, with a focus on living donor transplantation safety and the development of advanced analytical techniques for biomolecular detection. The lab investigates organ donation outcomes using large-scale clinical registries, while also exploring surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) for sensitive identification of nucleic acid and peptide structures on metal nanostructures. Their work bridges clinical transplantation with nanoscale spectroscopy, emphasizing both medical application and fundamental understanding of molecular-surface interactions. The lab also develops intelligent modeling systems using evolutionary algorithms for complex biomedical data analysis.
Professor Han-Na Cho's research lab specializes in neurodegenerative disease imaging, focusing on the in vivo visualization and staging of tau and amyloid pathology using PET tracers such as 18F-AV-1451 and 18F-florbetaben. The lab investigates the topographical spread of tau pathology in Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, including mild cognitive impairment and progressive supranuclear palsy, linking neuroimaging findings to structural, functional, and cognitive changes. A key focus is developing image-based staging systems and improving diagnostic accuracy through quantitative neuroimaging biomarkers.
Professor Ha-na Lee's research lab specializes in environmental and microbial biotechnology, focusing on the application of molecular microbiology to address environmental challenges. The lab investigates microbial communities in diverse environments—such as soil rhizospheres, indoor air in childcare facilities, and extreme habitats like Antarctica and tidal flats—using high-throughput sequencing and culture-independent methods. Key research directions include phytoremediation using genetically modified plants, microbial ecology in human-impacted environments, and the discovery and characterization of novel bacterial taxa with unique physiological and metabolic traits. The lab also explores innovative molecular techniques, such as DSN-based rRNA depletion, to advance transcriptomic analysis in prokaryotes.
Professor Byeng Dong Youn's research lab specializes in reliability-based design optimization (RBDO), focusing on advancing computational methods for structural and system reliability under uncertainty. The lab develops innovative approaches such as the performance measure approach (PMA) and its enriched variants to enhance numerical stability, efficiency, and robustness in large-scale engineering design. Key research directions include probabilistic design analysis, reliability assessment under non-normal distributions, and integrating prognostics and health management (PHM) into early-stage design for adaptive and resilient systems. The lab also emphasizes the integration of uncertainty quantification with optimization to reduce life-cycle costs while ensuring system reliability.
Professor Sang Jun Ha's research lab focuses on immunology and cancer immunotherapy, with a central emphasis on understanding and overcoming T cell exhaustion in chronic viral infections and solid tumors. The lab investigates immune checkpoint pathways—particularly PD-1/PD-L1, CTLA-4, LAG-3, and TIGIT—to enhance T cell function and improve therapeutic responses. A key research direction involves combining immune checkpoint blockade with therapeutic vaccines or cytokine modulation (e.g., IL-12, IL-23) to reinvigorate exhausted T cells and promote durable antitumor and antiviral immunity. The lab also explores the dual roles of cytokines like IL-12p40 and IL-23 in shaping immune responses, aiming to develop more effective and safer immunotherapies.
Professor Farman Ali's research lab specializes in intelligent systems for real-world applications, with a strong focus on agricultural technology, computer vision, and content filtering. The lab explores machine learning and deep learning techniques to detect plant diseases and pests using digital image analysis, aiming to enhance crop yield and food security. It also investigates the integration of artificial intelligence in social robotics and the intelligent filtering of online content, particularly adult and medical webpages, to improve safety and accuracy in information retrieval.
Professor Byung-Ha Oh's research lab specializes in structural biology and biochemistry, focusing on the molecular mechanisms of key biological processes such as cell cycle regulation, apoptosis, innate immunity, and viral replication. The lab employs X-ray crystallography and biochemical approaches to determine high-resolution structures of proteins and protein complexes, particularly those involved in disease-relevant pathways including cancer, bacterial infection, and hepatitis C. A central theme is understanding how protein dynamics, domain movements, and specific molecular interactions govern function and regulation. The lab also investigates the structural basis of substrate recognition and enzymatic activity in enzymes like amylases and helicases, with implications for biotechnology and drug design.
Professor Yoon, Jeong Whan's research lab specializes in computational mechanics and finite element methods, with a focus on developing advanced numerical formulations for thin-shell and solid-shell elements. The lab emphasizes the development of reduced integration techniques combined with enhanced assumed strain (EAS) methods to achieve robust, locking-free simulations of large deformation elastoplastic problems. Key research directions include the formulation of efficient, three-dimensional finite elements with only translational degrees of freedom, enabling accurate modeling of complex contact and forming processes. The lab also explores high-performance computational strategies for industrial applications in metal forming and structural analysis.
