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 Kwang-ho Kim's research lab specializes in strategic management, organizational behavior, and public administration, with a focus on competitive dynamics, corporate social responsibility, and institutional structures. The lab investigates how firms strategically respond to competition through alliances, hiring practices, and social responsibility initiatives, while also examining systemic challenges in public sector governance—particularly in the context of Korea. Research spans private-sector firm performance, interfirm comparisons, and policy implications of structural practices such as job rotation.
Professor Jin-Soo Kim's research lab specializes in the design, synthesis, and application of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and related porous materials for sustainable energy and environmental technologies. The lab focuses on developing advanced MOF-based membranes for gas separation—particularly H₂/CO₂ and hydrocarbon mixtures—using innovative fabrication techniques such as electrospray deposition and solvothermal methods. Additionally, the lab explores the valorization of biomass waste, including palm kernel cake, into high-value chemicals and biopolymers like biopolyols through catalytic liquefaction and pyrolysis processes. A key theme across the research is the development of environmentally friendly synthesis routes, such as HF-free MOF synthesis using waste metal sources, to enhance sustainability and industrial scalability.
Professor Peter Kyungsuk Pyun's research lab specializes in advanced microwave and high-power vacuum electronics, focusing on the design and development of relativistic electron beam devices for high-frequency and high-power microwave generation. Key research directions include electron gun optimization for low-velocity-spread axis-encircling beams, magnetron and backward wave oscillator (BWO) technologies for millimeter-wave and X-band applications, and the integration of advanced beam dynamics with tailored magnetic and electric fields. The lab also explores applications in particle accelerators and fusion energy research, particularly through the development of high-intensity ion sources and beam transport systems.
Professor Chen Ciang Chia's research lab specializes in advanced ultrasonic nondestructive evaluation (NDE) techniques, with a primary focus on laser-based ultrasonic wave propagation imaging for structural health monitoring. The lab develops innovative signal processing methods and sensor technologies—such as the fiber acoustic wave PZT (FAWPZT) sensor and Statistically Thresholded Anomaly Mapping (STAM)—to enable reliable detection of subtle defects, including incipient thermal damage and delamination in composite materials. Their work targets challenging inspection scenarios, particularly in high-temperature environments and complex geometries like curved or thin-walled structures, with applications in aerospace and advanced materials. The lab emphasizes non-contact, high-resolution imaging and statistical validation to enhance defect detection and quantification without prior reference data.
Professor Jae Sung Cho's research lab specializes in advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques and neuromodulation therapies. The lab focuses on robotic and laparoscopic surgery for colorectal and gynecological conditions, aiming to improve surgical outcomes and patient safety. Additionally, the lab investigates neuromodulation strategies, particularly transcranial focused ultrasound and motor cortex stimulation, to treat chronic pain and enhance drug delivery across the blood-brain barrier. These interdisciplinary efforts integrate surgical innovation with neuroscience and biomedical engineering.
Professor Jeong Min Kang's research lab focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying oxygen sensing and its impact on epigenetic regulation, stem cell biology, and cancer progression. The lab investigates how oxygen-sensitive enzymes such as FIH and PHDs modulate epigenetic modifiers like G9a/GLP and NAA10 to control gene expression, stem cell function, and tumor cell invasion. A central theme is the interplay between metabolic signaling, post-translational modifications, and cellular fate decisions in development, aging, and disease. The lab employs cutting-edge single-cell genomics, proteomics, and in vivo models—particularly non-human primates—to model human physiology and pathology with high translational relevance.
Professor Young-Sang Kwon's research lab focuses on urban sustainability, housing market dynamics, and transportation accessibility in rapidly urbanizing contexts, particularly in Asian cities such as Seoul and Ho Chi Minh City. The lab investigates critical urban challenges including housing affordability, vacant property management, public transport accessibility, and the socio-spatial impacts of large-scale urban redevelopment projects. Utilizing big data, GIS, and policy-oriented analysis, the lab integrates urban planning, housing studies, and transportation science to support evidence-based urban policy and sustainable development. The research emphasizes data-driven solutions for inclusive and resilient urban growth.
Professor Tae Hoon Lee's research lab focuses on natural product-based drug discovery, particularly phytochemicals derived from Korean medicinal plants such as *Stewartia koreana*. The lab investigates the molecular mechanisms of bioactive compounds in inflammation, cancer, angiogenesis, and skin wound healing, with a strong emphasis on signaling pathways involving NF-κB, COX-2, iNOS, and VEGFR2. Current research also explores the dermatological applications of plant extracts in collagen stimulation and photoprotection, as well as the adaptation of webtoon narratives into cinematic media, reflecting interdisciplinary interests in biomedicine and cultural studies.
Professor Young Ho Yang's research lab specializes in prenatal diagnostics and thoracic surgery, with a focus on advancing non-invasive and rapid methods for detecting fetal chromosomal abnormalities such as trisomy 21. The lab develops molecular techniques like real-time quantitative PCR and comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) to analyze fetal DNA from maternal blood or amniotic fluid, aiming to improve early diagnosis and reduce risks associated with traditional invasive procedures. Additionally, the lab investigates surgical outcomes in thoracic oncology, particularly the management of postoperative complications like bronchopleural fistula and chyle leakage following esophageal and lung surgery.
Professor Nam Kyu Kim's research lab specializes in the intersection of political economy, authoritarianism, and state violence, with a focus on understanding the causes and consequences of political instability, including coups, mass killings, and democratic transitions. The lab investigates how economic shocks, external security threats, and revolutionary leadership dynamics shape state behavior and institutional resilience. Using innovative econometric methods—such as instrumental variables based on climate variation—the lab addresses measurement error and endogeneity in political economy research. A central theme is the role of ideologically driven leaders and institutional design in determining the likelihood of violence and regime change.
Professor Jun Won Eom's research lab specializes in gastrointestinal oncology and rare abdominal tumors, with a focus on colorectal cancer management, surgical outcomes, and the molecular mechanisms of anticancer agents like metformin. The lab investigates clinical decision-making in rectal cancer, including the timing of chemoradiotherapy, and explores the pathogenesis and treatment of rare tumors such as inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors and primary retroperitoneal mucinous cystadenomas. Their work integrates clinical oncology with translational research, utilizing high-throughput data and patient-derived data to uncover novel therapeutic targets and improve treatment strategies.
Professor Woo-Jae Yoo's research lab focuses on the intricate interplay between the gut microbiota, host metabolism, and immune responses, particularly in the context of diet-induced metabolic diseases and pathogen colonization. The lab investigates how microbial metabolites such as trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), phenyllactic acid, and propionate influence host physiology and disease susceptibility, with a strong emphasis on the molecular mechanisms underlying microbial metabolism and host-microbe crosstalk. Key research directions include the role of specific bacterial species—especially *Lactobacillus* and *Salmonella*—in shaping intestinal epithelial cell function and systemic metabolic health, as well as the regulation of pathogen expansion during inflammation through the utilization of host-derived and microbial metabolites as electron acceptors or nutrients. The lab employs gnotobiotic mouse models, transcriptomics, and metabolomics to dissect host-microbial metabolic networks in health and disease.
Professor Suksunkim's research lab specializes in the intersection of spirituality, psychological well-being, and aging, with a particular focus on Korean older adults and their caregivers. The lab investigates how spiritual factors—such as purpose in life, self-transcendence, and family-based spirituality—influence mental health outcomes like depression and caregiver burden. Using mixed-methods and machine learning approaches, the lab develops and validates culturally relevant assessment tools (e.g., SPS-K, STS-K) to study spirituality in geriatric populations. A key research direction involves identifying family and individual factors that predict mental health risks, especially depression, among college students and older adults.
Professor Chang-Yeol Jung's research lab specializes in mathematical analysis of partial differential equations with applications in medical imaging, fluid dynamics, and plasma physics. The lab focuses on inverse problems, particularly the inversion of cone transforms in single-photon emission computed tomography using Compton cameras, as well as the mathematical modeling of boundary and interior layers in singularly perturbed problems. Another key direction involves the study of plasma sheaths and quasi-neutral limits in spherically symmetric configurations governed by the Euler–Poisson system. The lab also investigates asymptotic behavior and boundary layer phenomena in geophysical fluid dynamics, especially in the context of quasigeostrophic equations with small viscosity.
Professor Ik Rae Jeong's research lab specializes in cryptography and information security, with a focus on privacy-preserving authentication, secure key exchange, and efficient public auditing in cloud environments. The lab develops advanced cryptographic primitives such as linkable ring signatures, identity-based and certificateless schemes, and secure broadcast protocols to ensure strong anonymity, forward secrecy, and data integrity. Their work addresses real-world challenges in cloud storage, wearable biometric systems, and secure communications, emphasizing both security and efficiency. The lab also explores practical applications of cryptographic techniques in emerging technologies like IoT and on-body wireless networks.
Professor Yunjung Baek's research lab specializes in the development and application of transition metal complexes, particularly cobalt and iridium systems, for catalysis and photoredox processes. The lab focuses on designing stable, low-valent metal complexes with tailored ligand environments to enable unique reactivity, including C–H amination, azide transformations, and ligand-functionalization reactions. A key theme is the isolation and characterization of reactive intermediates such as Co(I) and Co(III) imido species, as well as reduced photosensitizers, to elucidate mechanistic pathways in catalysis and photochemistry. The lab also explores the electronic and photophysical tuning of synthetic flavins for advanced optoelectronic and biochemical applications.
Professor Sungjin Park's research lab specializes in biomedical engineering and regenerative medicine, with a focus on orthopedic biomechanics, peripheral nerve repair, and clinical imaging applications. The lab investigates musculoskeletal disorders such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries through advanced MRI-based morphological analysis, aiming to identify anatomical risk factors. It also explores tissue engineering strategies, including hyaluronic acid-carboxymethylcellulose (HA-CMC) solutions, to enhance peripheral nerve regeneration and reduce scar formation. Additionally, the lab examines cellular motility mechanisms and their implications in wound healing and development.
Professor Changdae Bae's research lab focuses on signal transduction mechanisms in the nervous system, with a particular emphasis on the roles of small GTPases, phospholipases, and mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) in neuronal signaling and plasticity. The lab investigates how these signaling molecules regulate cellular processes such as cytoskeletal reorganization, neurite outgrowth, and neuronal survival in response to stimuli like growth factors, seizures, and electroconvulsive shock. Key areas of interest include the regulation of phospholipase D by Rho family GTPases, the activation of MAPK pathways in excitotoxicity, and the post-translational modification of cytoskeletal regulators like moesin and PIX proteins. The lab employs a combination of biochemical, cell biological, and proteomic approaches to dissect these signaling networks in neuronal and cancer cells.
Professor Ji Hyeung Kim's research lab specializes in orthopedic surgery and trauma surgery, with a primary focus on complex fracture management in elderly patients, particularly distal femur fractures associated with osteoporosis. The lab investigates innovative fixation techniques such as retrograde intramedullary nailing with cement augmentation and shape memory alloys, as well as biological reconstruction strategies like non-vascularized iliac crest bone grafting for scaphoid nonunions and avascular necrosis. Additional research explores peripheral nerve repair and regeneration, including nerve graft polarity and functional outcomes in animal models. The lab also examines psychosocial aspects of pediatric congenital limb differences, assessing parental stress and its impact on surgical decision-making.
Professor Jihoon Wang's research lab specializes in geomechanics and subsurface engineering with a focus on carbon capture and storage (CCS) safety, carbon mineralization in various rock types, and flow assurance in hydrocarbon production. The lab investigates geomechanical risks such as pore pressure buildup, caprock failure, and induced seismicity during CO2 injection, while also advancing predictive modeling for surface uplift and subsidence. Additional research directions include vibration-based condition monitoring for downhole equipment and paraffin wax management in pipelines to enhance operational efficiency and integrity. The lab integrates numerical modeling, field data analysis, and experimental studies to support sustainable energy transition and safe hydrocarbon recovery.
