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 Hyesung Son's research lab specializes in computational virology and host-pathogen interactions, focusing on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying viral host tropism, zoonotic transmission, and host range determination. The lab employs advanced bioinformatics, machine learning, and evolutionary sequence analysis to identify host-specific viral determinants, particularly through the study of viral protein sequences, receptor interactions, and codon usage patterns. Their work bridges virology, evolutionary biology, and computational biology to predict cross-species transmission risks and elucidate the genetic basis of viral pathogenicity across diverse hosts.
Professor Hae Na Lee's research lab focuses on the long-term impacts of early-life social, environmental, and socioeconomic factors on later-life health outcomes, particularly cognitive functioning and oral health. The lab investigates life course influences—such as childhood family well-being, adverse experiences, environmental toxins like lead, and multigenerational family structures—on aging trajectories. Using longitudinal national datasets like the Health and Retirement Study and the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project, the lab emphasizes sensitive periods, cumulative risks, and intergenerational pathways in health disparities. A central theme is understanding how early-life conditions shape health in older age, with implications for aging-in-place and preventive interventions.
Professor Joon Hur's research lab specializes in the design and development of advanced functional materials, with a primary focus on ferroelectric and piezoelectric ceramics, perovskite-based nanomaterials, and molecularly engineered solid polymer electrolytes. The lab investigates materials for energy conversion and storage applications, including solid-state batteries, multilayer actuators, and energy harvesters, emphasizing high ionic conductivity, enhanced dielectric and piezoelectric properties, and structural stability. Key research directions include defect engineering in KNbO₃ nanowires, phase boundary engineering in PZT-based ceramics, and molecular shuttle systems in mechanically interlocked polymers to achieve superior electrochemical and mechanical performance.
Professor Dohyun Kim's research lab focuses on organizational dynamics, innovation, and strategic decision-making in complex and changing environments. The lab investigates the interplay between exploration and exploitation in organizational learning, the impact of timing and early success on long-term performance, and the role of leadership, internal diversity, and environmental dynamism in shaping organizational resilience and sustainability. It also explores behavioral and structural determinants of strategic change, including CEO incentives and corporate social responsibility. The lab integrates theoretical modeling with simulation and empirical analysis to understand adaptive processes in organizations and biological systems.
Professor Choi Hyunhong's research lab specializes in policy-oriented social science research, focusing on technology and innovation policy, public infrastructure development, and the societal implications of emerging technologies. The lab employs advanced quantitative and text-mining methodologies—such as discrete choice experiments, contingent valuation, latent class models, and topic modeling—to analyze public preferences, technological adoption, and industrial transformation. Key research directions include smart policing, energy transition (e.g., high-voltage transmission lines), water infrastructure, and ICT innovation trends, with an emphasis on evidence-based policy formulation.
Professor Jun-Pyo Park's research lab specializes in theoretical and computational ecology, focusing on the dynamics of biodiversity in spatially extended systems. The lab investigates evolutionary games—particularly cyclic competition models like Rock-Paper-Scissors and its extensions—to understand how species coexist under complex ecological rules. Key research directions include the impact of non-uniform intraspecific competition, habitat suitability in movement strategies, adaptive mutation mechanisms, and alternative competition in multi-species systems. The lab employs stochastic simulations and statistical physics methods to uncover emergent patterns in species coexistence and stability.
Professor Su-Woong Jeong's research lab focuses on the pathophysiology of kidney diseases, with a particular emphasis on diabetic kidney disease, post-transplant complications, and systemic autoimmune disorders affecting the kidneys. The lab investigates molecular mechanisms underlying kidney fibrosis, viral reactivation (such as BK virus), and immune-mediated kidney injury, integrating clinical data with experimental models to identify novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Their work spans translational research from bench to bedside, aiming to improve outcomes in chronic kidney disease and transplantation.
Professor Jongok Kim's research lab specializes in wireless networking and communication systems, with a focus on enhancing network performance through intelligent resource management and traffic optimization in heterogeneous wireless environments. The lab investigates advanced techniques such as link aggregation, rate adaptation, and cross-layer design to improve throughput, reduce delay, and ensure quality of service in multi-radio and multi-access networks. Key research directions include dynamic traffic splitting based on link capacity, feedback-based rate adaptation, and QoS-aware medium access control for coexistence of real-time and data traffic. The lab also explores applications in next-generation wireless networks, including IEEE 802.11 and WiMAX, with an emphasis on practical, implementable solutions.
Professor Yang-Keun Oh's research lab focuses on the neurobiological mechanisms underlying fundamental behaviors in *Drosophila melanogaster*, with a primary emphasis on sleep regulation, feeding control, and neural circuit function. The lab investigates how neuropeptide signaling pathways—such as those involving the sex peptide receptor, SIFamide receptor, and histamine receptors—modulate sleep-wake cycles and feeding behavior. Using genetic, electrophysiological, and behavioral approaches, the lab explores conserved neuromodulatory systems and ion channels, including Piezo and T-type calcium channels, to uncover their roles in sensory processing and homeostatic regulation. Their work bridges molecular genetics with systems neuroscience to reveal evolutionary conserved principles of neural control in animal behavior.
Professor Jangwoo Lee's research lab specializes in quantum information science and physical chemistry, with a focus on macroscopic quantum phenomena, quantum coherence, and the quantum dynamics of molecular systems. The lab investigates quantum superpositions, entanglement, and nonlocality using both theoretical frameworks and experimental techniques such as photochemistry on interstellar ice analogs and proton transport in low-temperature ice films. They also explore quantum optical schemes for generating large-scale superpositions and develop mathematical tools for analyzing quantum networks and graph-theoretic properties in quantum systems. Their interdisciplinary work bridges quantum foundations, quantum technology, and astrochemistry.
Professor Hee Yoon Yoon's research lab specializes in urban and environmental sustainability, focusing on the socio-spatial impacts of urban development, environmental hazards, and public policy interventions. The lab investigates how urban regeneration, climate-related disasters, and air quality management affect housing markets, public space equity, and community well-being. Key research directions include the dynamics of gentrification, the role of privately owned public spaces, and the long-term effects of environmental stressors such as flooding and air pollution on urban land use and residential values.
Professor Yunjae Kim's research lab specializes in the structural integrity and failure assessment of nuclear pressure boundary components, with a strong focus on fracture mechanics, residual stress analysis, and plastic limit load estimation for components with geometric and material discontinuities. The lab conducts advanced finite element analyses to predict failure strength, J-integral values, and residual stresses in critical components such as pipes, nozzles, elbows, and dissimilar metal welds—particularly those involving alloy 82/182 in nuclear power plants. Their work emphasizes developing practical, closed-form solutions and reference stress-based methods for engineering applications, ensuring safety and reliability under complex loading and environmental conditions.
Professor Hyun-Sung Yu's research lab specializes in advanced optical imaging and wavefront engineering, focusing on overcoming light scattering in complex biological and disordered media. The lab develops cutting-edge techniques in optical coherence tomography, holography, and wavefront shaping to enable deep-tissue imaging, high-resolution label-free microscopy, and precise light delivery for optogenetics. Key research directions include enhancing optical penetration in scattering tissues, achieving true-to-life 3D holographic displays, and enabling non-invasive neuromodulation through the skull. The lab integrates computational optics, spatial light modulation, and biomedical imaging to push the boundaries of optical diagnostics and therapeutic applications in neuroscience and biomedicine.
Professor Eun-Sol Kim's research lab specializes in multimodal representation learning, human-object interaction understanding, and bio-inspired computing systems. The lab develops advanced deep learning frameworks—such as transformer-based architectures and hypergraph attention networks—for structured visual reasoning and cross-modal understanding, with applications in image retrieval, HOI detection, and flexible neuromorphic hardware. A key focus is on modeling complex relationships in visual and biological systems through attention mechanisms, symbolic reasoning, and bio-realistic synaptic plasticity in organic memristors. The lab also explores the integration of biological principles into artificial intelligence and computing systems, bridging neuroscience, computer vision, and materials science.
Professor Chung, J. H.'s research lab specializes in intelligent systems and advanced control technologies with a focus on real-world applications in transportation, healthcare, and industrial automation. The lab conducts interdisciplinary research integrating signal processing, beamforming, and machine learning for hearing aids, while also developing high-performance computing solutions for engineering simulations. A significant portion of the work centers on automation and control in container terminals, particularly the development of intelligent, high-precision control systems for automated cranes (RTGC and RMGC). Additionally, the lab explores socio-technical policy frameworks, such as China’s Western Development Plan, to understand the intersection of regional development and ethnic minority policy.
Professor Seung Hong's research lab specializes in infectious diseases, with a primary focus on antimicrobial resistance, particularly carbapenem-resistant *Acinetobacter baumannii* (CRAB) infections. The lab investigates clinical epidemiology, resistance mechanisms, and predictors of mortality in severe bacterial infections, while also exploring diagnostic imaging techniques such as 18F-FDG PET/CT for fever of unknown origin. Their work bridges clinical microbiology, infectious disease management, and public health interventions to improve patient outcomes and antibiotic stewardship.
Professor Hyemin Jung's research lab focuses on public health and health policy, with a strong emphasis on health equity, mental health during infectious disease outbreaks, and the impact of socioeconomic status on health outcomes. The lab investigates disparities in access to and utilization of healthcare under universal health coverage, particularly during pandemics such as COVID-19 and MERS. It also explores psychological responses—such as anxiety, stigma, and risk perception—among patients and the general population during public health emergencies. The research integrates epidemiological data, patient-reported outcomes, and biological mechanisms of inflammatory responses to viral infections.
Professor Jaesang Ko's research lab specializes in vitreoretinal diseases and orbital inflammatory disorders, with a focus on the pathophysiology and treatment of conditions such as lamellar macular holes, central retinal vein occlusion, and Graves' orbitopathy. The lab investigates molecular mechanisms involving fibrosis, oxidative stress, and signaling pathways (e.g., S1P, PI3K) in orbital fibroblasts, aiming to identify novel therapeutic targets. Innovative clinical and translational approaches, including 3D-printed ocular prostheses and pharmacological modulation of disease pathways, are also central to the lab’s work.
Professor Chan-hyung Park's research lab specializes in interdisciplinary studies at the intersection of materials science, biomedical engineering, and strategic management. The lab investigates advanced nanomaterials—particularly cellulose nanocrystal-based membranes—for environmental and water purification applications, focusing on solute rejection and fouling resistance. It also explores the biological and biochemical mechanisms of ascorbate derivatives in cancer cell growth inhibition, contributing to translational biomedical research. Additionally, the lab examines cognitive and strategic decision-making processes in management, emphasizing problem formulation, epistemic motivation, and the interplay between rational and intuitive thinking in strategic innovation.
Professor Badar Latif's research lab focuses on sustainable business practices, with a strong emphasis on environmental management accounting, corporate social responsibility, and green innovation in developing economies. The lab explores how institutional pressures, digitalization, and intellectual capital influence sustainable performance and resilience in supply chains and manufacturing sectors. Key research directions include green dynamic capabilities, pro-environmental behavior, and the role of artificial knowledge in enhancing accountability and sustainability in business models.
