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 Han-Geol Kim's research lab specializes in the development of biocompatible nanomaterials for biomedical applications, with a focus on rare-earth and transition metal oxide nanoparticles for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agents. The lab investigates the synthesis, surface functionalization, and in vivo performance of ultrasmall, water-soluble nanoparticles—particularly d-glucuronic acid-coated MnO and Dy₂O₃—aiming to enhance T₂ and T₁ relaxivity for high-field MRI. Additionally, the lab explores the therapeutic potential of natural compounds, such as ellagic acid, in inflammatory and liver diseases, and examines genetic polymorphisms linked to gastrointestinal disorders and liver cancer outcomes.
Professor Dae Woong Kwon's research lab specializes in advanced oxide semiconductor devices and functional thin films for next-generation electronic and neuromorphic computing applications. The lab focuses on developing high-performance ferroelectric and dielectric materials—such as Al₂O₃ and HfO₂—via atomic layer deposition for use in synaptic transistors, ferroelectric tunnel junctions, and gas sensors. Key research directions include optimizing material interfaces to reduce defects and noise, enhancing device reliability and scalability, and integrating these materials into neuromorphic systems for energy-efficient artificial intelligence. The lab also investigates low-frequency noise mechanisms and their impact on device variability, aiming to improve the accuracy and stability of synaptic devices.
Professor Jeon Hyun Woo's research lab specializes in sustainable manufacturing and energy-efficient systems, focusing on optimizing energy consumption and operational performance across industrial processes. The lab investigates energy footprint modeling in manufacturing plants, additive manufacturing (especially FFF of high-performance materials like CFR-PEEK), and the integration of compressed air systems with production lines to reduce energy costs and environmental impact. Additionally, the lab addresses safety risks in construction machinery and develops multi-objective optimization models for warehouse logistics to balance energy use and delivery timeliness.
Professor Seung-jun Hyun's research lab specializes in theoretical high-energy physics, with a primary focus on quantum gravity, string theory, and holography. The lab investigates the AdS-CFT correspondence, black hole entropy, and conserved charges in gravity with matter, particularly in anti-de Sitter spacetimes. Key research directions include superstring actions in plane wave backgrounds, D-brane dynamics, and the correspondence between matrix models and M-theory via the DLCQ approach. The lab also explores supersymmetric solutions and their implications for black hole physics and holographic dualities.
Professor Yoo-Mi Yang's research lab specializes in cellular signaling mechanisms underlying bone and mineral metabolism, with a focus on calcium signaling, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and transient receptor potential (TRP) channels in osteoclastogenesis and osteoblast function. The lab investigates how mechanical, osmotic, and thermal stimuli regulate intracellular Ca²⁺ dynamics and downstream transcriptional activation via NFATc1, particularly in bone cells and odontoblasts. A key research direction involves the role of lysosomal Ca²⁺ signaling through TRPML1 in bone homeostasis and osteoclast differentiation. The lab also explores ion transport and fluid secretion in airway epithelia, linking TRP channels and calcium signaling to inflammatory airway diseases.
Professor Joon-Sung Yang's research lab specializes in reliability and debug techniques for advanced semiconductor systems, with a strong focus on post-silicon validation, fault detection, and testability enhancement in integrated circuits. The lab develops innovative methods for efficient in-system debugging, such as selective trace buffer utilization and intelligent signal selection based on error propagation analysis, to reduce resource overhead while improving diagnostic accuracy. It also explores hardware-aware solutions for emerging challenges in reliable computing, including row-hammer mitigation and fault tolerance in deep neural network accelerators. The lab’s work bridges the gap between design-for-testability and real-world system reliability under process and environmental variations.
Professor Moon-Jin Kang's research lab specializes in nonlinear partial differential equations, with a focus on hyperbolic and parabolic conservation laws, viscous shock waves, and hydrodynamic limits in fluid dynamics and kinetic theory. The lab investigates contraction properties, stability, and long-time behavior of solutions using advanced tools such as the relative entropy method and weighted entropy structures. Key research directions include the $L^2$-contraction of large perturbations around shock profiles, the hydrodynamic limit from kinetic to fluid models (e.g., Cucker-Smale and MHD systems), and the propagation of mono-kinetic structures in kinetic equations.
Professor Sookjung Kang's research lab focuses on improving patient and healthcare provider outcomes through person-centered, evidence-based nursing interventions. Key research directions include psychological safety in simulation-based nursing education, palliative and end-of-life care for neonatal and oncology patients, nursing intention in emerging infectious disease settings, and maternal and family health across the lifespan. The lab emphasizes the integration of psychosocial factors, health behaviors, and systemic support structures to enhance quality of life and professional preparedness.
Professor Joo Seok Lee's research lab focuses on pediatric respiratory diseases, with a primary emphasis on understanding the epidemiology, etiology, and clinical management of community-acquired pneumonia, particularly due to *Mycoplasma pneumoniae* in children. The lab investigates antimicrobial resistance patterns, including macrolide-refractory and macrolide-sensitive strains, and explores the clinical and demographic factors influencing disease progression. Additionally, the lab examines the interplay between chronic pediatric conditions—such as asthma, atopic dermatitis, and obesity—and mental health outcomes in adolescents, highlighting the importance of integrated, patient-centered care. The research also extends to identifying asthma phenotypes and clusters in Korean children to support personalized treatment strategies.
Professor Hyun-jong Kim's research lab specializes in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, with a strong focus on surgical oncology, particularly in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and rare pancreatic malignancies. The lab investigates minimally invasive surgical techniques, such as laparoscopic liver resection, and evaluates treatment outcomes, including survival, recurrence, and prognostic factors. It also explores molecular and pathological predictors of malignancy in complex pancreatic neoplasms like branch-duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (Br-IPMN) and colorectal cancer, with an emphasis on telomere biology and tumor progression. The lab aims to improve patient stratification and treatment selection through clinical, pathological, and molecular research.
Professor Mi Jung Jeon's research lab specializes in biomedical engineering and tissue regeneration, with a focus on developing advanced biomaterials and drug delivery systems for regenerative medicine. The lab investigates magnetic microscaffolds for targeted stem cell delivery in cartilage repair, natural compounds like ursolic acid for anti-inflammatory and anti-arthritic therapies, and decellularized scaffolds for periodontal tissue engineering. Their work integrates materials science, molecular biology, and computational modeling to address challenges in orthopedic and dental tissue regeneration.
Professor Dong Hyuk Shin's research lab specializes in data-driven intelligent systems with a focus on machine learning, signal processing, and recommender systems. The lab explores advanced algorithms for noise estimation, visual and textual content analysis in social media, context-aware recommendation systems, and efficient large-scale network analysis. Key research directions include developing scalable deep learning models for social media analytics, improving system efficiency through intelligent stopping criteria in decoding, and leveraging user interaction patterns for personalized recommendations. The lab emphasizes practical applications in real-world systems, from mobile user behavior prediction to social network proximity estimation and content quality assessment.
Professor Sung Ho Kwon's research lab specializes in educational technology, physical activity promotion, and motivational psychology, with a strong focus on leveraging digital tools—particularly mobile learning and e-learning—for enhancing educational outcomes and health behaviors. The lab explores design principles for mobile-assisted language learning, the psychological mechanisms underlying motivation and self-efficacy in adolescent athletes, and the integration of technology in liberal education. It also investigates the role of intrinsic motivation, self-regulation, and sensory interventions like aromatherapy in promoting physical activity and well-being, especially in challenging contexts such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Professor Eunah Kim's research lab specializes in the intersection of linguistics and clinical ophthalmology, with a dual focus on second language acquisition and ocular oncology. The lab investigates how adult second language learners process syntactic structures—particularly reflexives, pronouns, and wh-dependencies—using eye-tracking and psycholinguistic methods to uncover the cognitive mechanisms underlying L2 sentence processing. In parallel, the lab conducts clinical research on radiation-induced ocular complications, especially glaucoma and retinopathy following brachytherapy for uveal melanoma, using advanced imaging and long-term outcome analyses. These interdisciplinary efforts aim to improve both language learning theory and patient care in ocular oncology.
Professor Soo-Hyun Kim's research lab focuses on interdisciplinary studies spanning Korean language education, special education interventions, and linguistic analysis of loanwords and transliteration. The lab investigates culturally responsive pedagogy in Korean as a Foreign Language (KFL), develops evidence-based strategies to enhance inclusive education for students with disabilities, and examines sociolinguistic trends in Korean, particularly the use and adaptation of foreign loanwords. The lab also contributes to clinical applications through research on medical imaging and skeletal maturation.
Professor Byungjo Kim's research lab specializes in advanced electronic and semiconductor technologies, with a strong focus on atomic-scale modeling of plasma-material interactions for next-generation semiconductor manufacturing. The lab investigates energy-efficient wireless communication systems, particularly in vehicular networks and wireless-powered networks, emphasizing reliability, fairness, and performance optimization. Additionally, the lab explores secure and low-power communication solutions for implantable medical devices using near-field communication (NFC), addressing critical privacy and safety concerns. Their work bridges computational materials science, wireless systems, and biomedical engineering to solve real-world challenges in precision manufacturing and smart healthcare.
Professor Jung Hoon Kim's research lab specializes in control theory and systems engineering, with a strong focus on sampled-data systems, robust control, and stability analysis of dynamic systems. The lab develops advanced mathematical frameworks for optimal controller synthesis, particularly using L1 and H2 norms, and emphasizes the use of novel discretization and approximation techniques such as lifting and kernel approximation to compute induced norms efficiently. Key contributions include delay-dependent stability analysis using improved integral inequalities and theoretical modeling of human balance dynamics via the linear inverted pendulum model. The lab’s work bridges theoretical control theory with practical applications in robotics and automation.
Professor Hwan-Chul Park's research lab specializes in cardiac electrophysiology, focusing on the mechanisms and clinical management of ventricular arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation. The lab investigates the electrophysiological characteristics underlying radiofrequency catheter ablation outcomes, particularly in idiopathic ventricular arrhythmias originating from the papillary muscle and in patients with premature ventricular complexes leading to left ventricular dysfunction. Additional research explores the impact of comorbid conditions such as insulin resistance and chronic kidney disease on arrhythmia development and stroke risk in atrial fibrillation patients, with an emphasis on hemodynamic and imaging-based hemodynamic risk markers.
Professor Lee Gyoungho's research lab specializes in science education, particularly focusing on conceptual change, students' epistemic beliefs, and cognitive conflict in science learning. The lab investigates how students develop scientific understanding through innovative instructional models such as the 'mental model instruction,' which targets students' ontological and epistemic assumptions. Research also extends to analyzing learning difficulties in physics concepts like friction and circular motion, using reasoning pattern analysis and diagnostic frameworks.
Professor Kyung Rae Ko's research lab specializes in orthopedic surgery and trauma, with a strong focus on improving surgical outcomes through advanced techniques and precise surgical planning. The lab investigates the optimization of bleeding control in total joint arthroplasty using tranexamic acid, evaluates the efficacy of robotic-assisted and conventional implantation in hip and knee replacements, and explores accurate methods for predicting and correcting limb length discrepancies. Additionally, the lab contributes to improving diagnostic accuracy in musculoskeletal conditions through ultrasound-guided interventions and evidence-based surgical decision-making.
