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 Min-Kyu Kim's research lab specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly laparoscopic gastrectomy for gastric cancer and complex gastrointestinal conditions. The lab focuses on optimizing surgical outcomes in challenging patient populations, such as obese patients, and investigates critical surgical margins and their impact on long-term survival. Research also extends to innovative applications of laparoscopy in rare or complex cases, such as giant duodenal ulcer perforations, demonstrating the versatility and safety of advanced laparoscopic approaches.
Professor Hye-Yun Sung's research lab focuses on molecular mechanisms underlying cancer metastasis, inflammation, and signal transduction pathways, particularly involving MAPK cascades and post-transcriptional gene regulation. The lab investigates key regulatory proteins such as tribbles homologues and GABRP in controlling cell migration, proliferation, and survival in cancer and vascular diseases. A central theme is the identification of small molecule inhibitors targeting protein-RNA interactions, such as those between HuR and TNF-alpha mRNA, to modulate inflammatory responses. The lab integrates molecular biology, cell signaling, and translational models to uncover therapeutic targets in ovarian cancer and inflammatory conditions.
Professor Sun-Young Lee's research lab focuses on translational and clinical pharmacology, with a strong emphasis on pharmacogenomics, particularly the role of ABCB1 (MDR1) gene polymorphisms in drug disposition and individualized medicine. The lab investigates genetic variations influencing drug response, especially in P-glycoprotein substrates like fexofenadine, and explores the impact of surgical interventions—such as cholecystectomy—on gut microbiota and host metabolism. Additionally, the lab contributes to understanding the genetic and environmental risk factors for gastric cancer and rare infectious complications, such as pancreatitis in scrub typhus. Their work bridges genetics, gastroenterology, and infectious disease, with a focus on precision medicine in Asian populations.
Professor Jin-Hyung Kim's research lab focuses on the intersection of psychological self-concept, decision-making, and human-computer interaction. The lab investigates how individuals perceive and seek their 'true self' through experiential consumption and decision-making strategies, particularly the 'true-self-as-guide' (TSAG) lay theory. It also explores the psychological and physiological mechanisms underlying self-alienation, motivation, and the design of advanced wearable haptic interfaces for stable, skin-adherent human-machine interaction. The lab integrates social psychology with engineering innovation to address both mental well-being and technological usability.
Professor Kwan-soo Kim's research lab specializes in applied microeconomics with a focus on agricultural economics, environmental economics, and behavioral economics. The lab investigates technological change and risk in agricultural production, soil quality dynamics using dynamic production models, and the economic implications of policy interventions such as price support programs. It also explores behavioral and industrial organization aspects in digital and social markets, including cryptocurrency dynamics and pricing strategies in online gaming. The lab integrates econometric modeling, panel data analysis, and dynamic stochastic frameworks to address real-world economic challenges.
Professor Suk Woo Hong's research lab focuses on musculoskeletal and metabolic bone health, with a particular emphasis on the interplay between muscle function, bone quality, and metabolic regulation in aging and osteoporotic populations. The lab investigates the role of biological mediators such as PPARγ, GDF-15, and S1P in regulating bone metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and β-cell function, aiming to identify novel therapeutic targets for diabetes and osteoporosis. Using advanced imaging and 3D modeling techniques, the lab also explores the effects of neuromuscular interventions—such as botulinum toxin injections—on mandibular cortical bone integrity. Additionally, the lab evaluates patient-centered health information quality, particularly regarding hand osteoarthritis, to improve public health literacy.
Professor Seungryul Baek's research lab specializes in computer vision and machine learning, with a strong focus on 3D hand pose estimation, hand-object interaction, and synthetic data generation. The lab develops advanced deep learning frameworks for accurate 3D hand and object pose estimation under challenging conditions such as occlusion and cluttered backgrounds. A key research direction involves domain adaptation and data synthesis—particularly generating realistic and diverse synthetic data using GANs and skeleton-space modeling to enhance training efficiency and model generalization. The lab also explores temporal dynamics in video generation, especially for detecting deepfakes through analysis of style latent vector behavior over time.
Professor Jeonghye Choi's research lab specializes in consumer behavior, digital marketing, and data-driven retail strategies, with a focus on understanding how online and mobile shopping patterns are shaped by social interactions, geographic variation, and consumer preferences. The lab investigates spatiotemporal dynamics of demand, the role of preference minorities in online shopping, and the impact of social media and mobile technologies on consumer engagement. Using rich datasets from e-retailers, wellness programs, and review platforms, the lab combines Bayesian modeling, econometric analysis, and behavioral insights to explore the interplay between consumer behavior and digital marketing tools.
Professor Kyung-sook Hong's research lab specializes in surgical critical care and gastrointestinal surgery, with a strong focus on complex surgical conditions such as Fournier's gangrene, intrahepatic duct stones, and rectal cancer. The lab investigates the pathophysiology of severe soft tissue infections, the impact of comorbidities on surgical outcomes, and the long-term results of various surgical interventions. It also emphasizes patient-centered outcomes, particularly psychological adaptation to stoma formation and the role of biomarkers like glutathione in viral lung injury. The lab integrates clinical research with molecular and metabolomic analyses to improve surgical decision-making and patient care.
Professor Oh-sang Kwon's research lab specializes in agricultural and environmental economics, with a focus on productivity analysis, farm income determination, and the economic valuation of agricultural resources. The lab employs advanced econometric and frontier analysis techniques—such as stochastic DEA, FDH, and Malmquist indices—to evaluate agricultural performance and efficiency. It also investigates the socioeconomic and regional determinants of farm income, as well as the amenity and non-market values of paddy fields and agricultural land. The lab’s work bridges empirical microeconomics with policy-relevant analysis in sustainable agriculture and rural development.
Professor Seon Pil Jin's research lab focuses on understanding the biological mechanisms underlying human health and disease, with a particular emphasis on immunology, microbiome dynamics, and cellular signaling. The lab investigates the role of gut microbiota in aging and longevity, explores immune system alterations in severe atopic dermatitis using single-cell technologies, and examines post-translational modifications like N-glycosylation in cellular adhesion and skin barrier function. Additionally, the lab contributes to translational research in dermatological conditions, including the immune modulation of viral skin infections such as warts and the clinical application of botulinum toxins in facial aesthetics and hyperhidrosis. These interdisciplinary efforts bridge molecular biology, immunology, and clinical dermatology to uncover novel therapeutic targets and mechanisms.
Professor Sungwoo Lee's research lab specializes in nephrology and clinical epidemiology, with a strong focus on chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression, dialysis outcomes, and metabolic and inflammatory markers in kidney disease. The lab investigates the impact of dietary protein intake, iron metabolism (including hepcidin), and anemia on CKD outcomes, as well as the role of body composition—particularly visceral and subcutaneous fat—on mortality. Using large-scale, multicenter, prospective cohort studies, the lab aims to identify modifiable risk factors and improve patient stratification and management in CKD and dialysis populations. Their work also extends to critical care, examining outcomes in ECMO-supported patients and the implications of hyponatremia and anemia in acute kidney injury.
Professor Yee Rang Na's research lab focuses on host-pathogen interactions, immunometabolism, and the role of innate immune cells in disease progression. Key research directions include the immunomodulatory effects of endogenous molecules like bile acids and cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors in sepsis and cancer, the function of myeloid-derived suppressor cells and extracellular traps in infection and inflammation, and the toxicological evaluation of nanomaterials such as zinc oxide nanoparticles. The lab integrates molecular immunology, host defense mechanisms, and translational models to explore novel therapeutic strategies for infectious diseases, cancer metastasis, and nanomaterial safety.
Professor Gwangrog Lee's research lab specializes in the molecular mechanisms of nucleic acid-processing enzymes, with a focus on single-molecule biophysics and enzymology. The lab investigates the dynamic behaviors of exoribonucleases, RNase H, and DNA repair enzymes such as exonuclease III, using advanced single-molecule fluorescence resonance energy transfer (smFRET) and high-resolution imaging to dissect catalytic mechanisms, substrate recognition, and conformational dynamics. A central theme is understanding how enzyme activity is regulated by metal ions, structural transitions, and mechanical forces at the single-molecule level, particularly in RNA and DNA degradation, repair, and hybrid structure remodeling.
Professor Dohyung Kim's research lab specializes in nanomedicine and cerebrovascular disease, focusing on the development and application of ceria nanoparticles for neuroprotection in ischemic stroke. The lab investigates the role of basal ganglia pathways in reward-based learning and motor control using advanced neurophysiological techniques in animal models. Additionally, the lab conducts large-scale clinical registries to evaluate secondary prevention strategies, including antiplatelet therapy and antithrombotic agents, across different ischemic stroke subtypes. Their work bridges nanotechnology, neuroscience, and clinical stroke outcomes to improve therapeutic interventions.
Professor Sungkyu Jung's research lab specializes in high-dimensional statistical inference, with a focus on dimension reduction, principal component analysis in high-dimensional settings, and statistical analysis of complex data structures such as symmetric positive-definite matrices and directional/toroidal data. The lab develops novel geometric and probabilistic frameworks for modeling data deformations, clustering angular data on manifolds, and improving decoding algorithms in wireless communications. It also contributes to set classification and robust estimation in high-dimensional and low-sample-size scenarios, emphasizing theoretical consistency and finite-sample validity.
Professor Sung-Woo Lee's research lab specializes in nephrology and clinical epidemiology, with a strong focus on chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression, dialysis outcomes, and metabolic health. The lab investigates key clinical determinants such as dietary protein intake, body fat distribution (visceral and subcutaneous fat), anemia, and iron metabolism in CKD patients, using large-scale, multicenter, prospective cohort studies. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the interplay between nutritional status, inflammation, and renal outcomes, including mortality and acute kidney injury. The lab also examines secular trends in dialysis modalities, particularly peritoneal dialysis versus hemodialysis, to inform clinical practice and health policy.
Professor Yong-Seok Jeong's research lab focuses on virology and infectious disease mechanisms, particularly involving retroviruses such as SIV and coronaviruses like MHV. The lab investigates viral pathogenesis, host-virus interactions, and the development of live-attenuated vaccine strategies, with a strong emphasis on understanding age-dependent differences in viral infection outcomes. Additionally, the lab contributes to environmental virology by monitoring waterborne pathogens, including norovirus and enteric viruses, to assess public health risks. Their work integrates molecular virology, cell culture techniques, and advanced molecular diagnostics such as RT-PCR and TCVA for sensitive viral detection.
Professor Hong-Yup Song's research lab specializes in coding theory, sequence design, and error control coding, with a strong focus on constructing sequences and codes with optimal correlation and autocorrelation properties for applications in spread-spectrum communications and synchronization. The lab investigates generalized m-sequences, GMW sequences, Legendre sequences, and low-correlation zone (LCZ) sequences over finite fields, integer residue rings, and complex alphabets, emphasizing their use in frequency-hopping spread-spectrum systems. It also explores advanced decoding algorithms such as variable-to-check residual belief propagation for LDPC codes, aiming for faster convergence and improved error performance. The lab's work bridges theoretical finite field constructions with practical communication system design, particularly in secure and reliable wireless transmission.
Professor Gang Gawaon's research lab specializes in hematological malignancies, with a focus on extracellular vesicles (EVs) and their role in leukemia diagnosis, prognosis, and therapeutic monitoring. The lab investigates EV-derived biomarkers such as CD53 and CD47 in acute myeloid leukemia (AML), explores microRNA profiles in bone marrow-derived EVs for risk stratification, and examines the impact of chemotherapy agents on hematopoietic stem cell mobilization. Additionally, the lab investigates clinical outcomes in patients with MDS and AML treated with hypomethylating agents, including infection risks and antifungal prophylaxis efficacy.
