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 Minhyun Kim's research lab specializes in advanced signal processing and materials science, with a focus on hybrid MIMO beamforming for millimeter-wave communications and the development of stable, high-performance gas sensors. The lab investigates robust regularity estimates for nonlocal partial differential equations with non-standard growth, contributing to the theoretical foundations of mathematical analysis. In materials science, the lab pioneers innovative solutions for perovskite-based chemiresistive gas sensors by engineering coherent interfaces to overcome catalytic metal–perovskite incompatibility. These interdisciplinary efforts bridge mathematical modeling, wireless communication systems, and functional nanomaterials.
Professor Kyung Taek Hong's research lab specializes in pediatric hematology and oncology, with a focus on improving outcomes in children with complex blood disorders and malignancies. The lab investigates innovative therapies for high-risk pediatric cancers, including therapy-related acute myeloid leukemia, relapsed/refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and central nervous system germ cell tumors, emphasizing novel treatment strategies such as targeted agents and immunotherapy. The lab also explores the use of emerging drugs like plerixafor for stem cell mobilization and sirolimus for refractory vascular anomalies, highlighting translational research that bridges clinical challenges with pharmacological innovation. Their work consistently emphasizes long-term outcomes, safety, and personalized treatment approaches in pediatric patients.
Professor Lee Dong Keon's research lab specializes in emergency medicine and critical care, with a focus on improving diagnostic accuracy and clinical outcomes in life-threatening cardiovascular and neurological emergencies. The lab investigates the application of advanced technologies—particularly deep learning and extended reality (XR)—to enhance medical imaging interpretation and resuscitation training. Key research directions include early detection of acute aortic dissection using chest X-ray analysis, predicting neurologic complications in toxic exposures, and evaluating innovative simulation-based training for basic life support. The lab also explores rare but serious complications of emergency interventions, such as aortic dissection following cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Professor Han Sung Lee's research lab specializes in clinical and translational biomedical research, focusing on infectious diseases in immunocompromised populations, particularly systemic lupus erythematosus and opportunistic infections like Mycobacterium kansasii. The lab also investigates biomarker detection in oncology, notably through innovative digital pathology techniques such as deep learning-based virtual immunohistochemistry for HER2 in breast cancer. Additionally, the lab explores antimicrobial resistance, especially metallo-beta-lactamase-producing Gram-negative pathogens, and outcomes in musculoskeletal surgery, such as meniscal repair in different age groups. The integration of clinical microbiology, computational pathology, and patient-centered outcomes defines the lab’s interdisciplinary approach.
Professor Mangal Utkarsh's research lab specializes in the development of advanced biomaterials for dental and biomedical applications, with a focus on enhancing the mechanical and biofunctional properties of 3D-printed polymers. The lab investigates nanocomposites incorporating nanodiamonds and zwitterionic polymers to improve biocompatibility, reduce microbial adhesion, and resist biofilm formation in oral environments. Key research directions include surface engineering of dental materials, optimization of 3D printing processes, and the integration of functional nanomaterials to create patient-specific, durable, and infection-resistant medical devices. The lab combines materials science, biofilm dynamics, and dental technology to address clinical challenges in prosthodontics and implantology.
Professor Minjae Kim's research lab specializes in power electronics and energy conversion systems, with a focus on developing high-efficiency, high-power-density converters for renewable energy and industrial applications. The lab also explores advanced materials and electronic structures in quantum materials, including superconductors and Mott insulators, to understand fundamental electronic and magnetic behaviors. Additionally, the lab investigates novel catalytic systems for asymmetric synthesis, particularly in boron-containing compounds, and innovative plasma lamp driving techniques for energy-efficient lighting.
Professor Sang-Ho Moon's research lab specializes in public policy, organizational behavior, and social welfare, with a strong focus on empirical and analytical approaches to improve governance and social well-being. The lab investigates critical issues such as public enterprise efficiency, aging society policies, social capital in later life, and the psychological dimensions of policy implementation. Key research directions include performance evaluation of public services using data envelopment analysis (DEA), the impact of family social capital on aging populations, and the role of reflexivity and psychological contracts in public administration and organizational commitment.
Professor You Kyung Lee's research lab specializes in medical imaging and diagnostic radiology, with a focus on advancing the accuracy and clinical utility of medical imaging techniques. The lab investigates the correlation between radiological findings and molecular or clinical outcomes, particularly in oncology and infectious diseases. Key research directions include computer-aided diagnosis in low-dose CT, radiological predictors of EGFR status in lung cancer, and the imaging features of rare but severe infections such as invasive *Klebsiella pneumoniae* liver abscess syndrome. The lab also explores image reconstruction techniques to improve image quality while reducing radiation dose.
Professor Chang-Kyu Park's research lab specializes in image-guided neuromodulation and minimally invasive neurosurgical interventions, with a strong focus on MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) for treating movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, and trigeminal neuralgia. The lab investigates the safety, efficacy, and long-term outcomes of MRgFUS and other stereotactic procedures, including pallidotomy and thalamotomy, while also exploring the role of neurophysiological monitoring in facial spasm and spinal fusion. Their work bridges advanced neuroimaging, functional neurosurgery, and patient-centered outcomes in neurological conditions.
Professor Soie Chung's research lab specializes in clinical and translational biomedical research, with a focus on metabolic and cardiovascular disease biomarkers, lipid metabolism, and host immune responses to vaccines. The lab investigates the clinical relevance of molecules such as carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in diabetes and prediabetes, evaluates novel methods for estimating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and explores genetic determinants of immune response to hepatitis B vaccination. The lab integrates molecular genetics, clinical biochemistry, and population-based genomics to advance precision medicine and improve diagnostic accuracy in chronic disease management.
Professor Young-Joon Park's research lab specializes in advanced materials development for energy storage and biomedical applications. The lab focuses on designing and engineering functional nanomaterials, particularly solid-state electrolytes for all-solid-state batteries, with an emphasis on enhancing stability, ionic conductivity, and process scalability. Additionally, the lab explores the integration of artificial intelligence in wearable and mobile health technologies for cardiovascular disease detection. A key research direction involves surface engineering and microstructural control of conductive metal-organic frameworks and inorganic electrolytes to enable next-generation energy and healthcare technologies.
Professor Woo-Keun Kwon's research lab specializes in spinal and cerebrovascular disorders, with a focus on the pathophysiology of degenerative disc disease and cerebral hemodynamic improvement following revascularization surgery. The lab investigates molecular mechanisms underlying intervertebral disc degeneration under hypoxic conditions and explores minimally invasive endoscopic spinal surgery techniques for lumbar stenosis. Additionally, the lab contributes to cerebrovascular research, particularly in assessing perfusion changes after superficial temporal artery to middle cerebral artery bypass in patients with steno-occlusive diseases. Their work bridges basic science and clinical applications in spinal and cerebrovascular interventions.
Professor Seung Soo Lee's research lab specializes in interventional radiology and medical imaging, with a focus on image-guided interventions for hepatocellular carcinoma and prostate cancer. The lab investigates the impact of transcatheter chemoembolization techniques—particularly drug-eluting bead TACE—on vascular complications and treatment outcomes, using advanced MRI and angiographic imaging to predict disease progression. Additionally, the lab explores the clinical integration of artificial intelligence in radiology, especially for improving detection accuracy in chest radiographs. Their work bridges diagnostic imaging, interventional therapy, and predictive modeling to optimize patient outcomes.
Professor Hyobin Lee's research lab specializes in advanced energy storage systems, particularly all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) and lithium-ion batteries, with a focus on enhancing performance, safety, and longevity. The lab investigates novel electrode designs—such as diffusion-dependent electrodes (DDEs) and pre-lithiated DDEs—aimed at mitigating volume expansion issues in silicon- and graphite-based anodes. Additionally, the lab contributes to biometric image security through invertible watermarking techniques and explores mitochondrial genomics in insect species, highlighting a multidisciplinary approach combining materials science, computational modeling, and bioinformatics. Their work spans from fundamental electrochemical modeling to practical applications in battery safety and digital forensics.
Professor Ha-Yan Kwon's research lab focuses on maternal-fetal health, particularly the long-term cardiovascular and metabolic programming of offspring due to adverse intrauterine environments such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes mellitus. The lab investigates endothelial progenitor cell dysfunction, lymphangiogenesis, and epigenetic mechanisms underlying fetal programming, with an emphasis on vascular development and disease origins. Key research directions include the functional and molecular alterations in endothelial and lymphatic progenitor cells exposed to maternal pathologies.
Professor Won-Oh Lee's research lab specializes in translational biomedical research, focusing on neurodegenerative diseases, allergic disorders, and emerging infectious diseases. The lab investigates the pathophysiological mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease and migraine, with an emphasis on biomarkers such as uric acid and cerebrospinal fluid markers, while also exploring the therapeutic potential of natural compounds like sulfated polysaccharides in skin protection and oxidative stress. Additionally, the lab conducts epidemiological and seroprevalence studies on emerging infectious diseases such as severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) in Southeast Asia. The integration of clinical, cellular, and population-level research defines the lab’s multidisciplinary approach to understanding and preventing chronic and infectious diseases.
Professor Dong-hyun Lee's research lab specializes in nanomaterials-based drug delivery systems and tissue engineering, with a focus on developing functionalized gold nanoparticles for targeted therapeutic applications in orthopedics, oncology, and ophthalmology. The lab investigates bioactive molecules such as alendronate and baicalin, delivering them via nanocarriers like gold nanoparticles and cyclodextrin-conjugated systems to enhance efficacy and site-specificity. A key research direction involves designing injectable hydrogels and biodegradable scaffolds for regenerative medicine, particularly in bone and retinal tissue repair. The lab also contributes to ophthalmic surgery innovation, focusing on minimally invasive techniques for intraocular lens fixation and retinal membrane management.
Professor Sung Jin Choi's research lab specializes in institutional economics, corporate governance, and organizational behavior, with a strong focus on how political institutions, leadership characteristics, and corporate social responsibility shape firm performance and strategic decision-making—particularly in developing and emerging market contexts. The lab investigates the interplay between institutional environments, political lobbying, diversity initiatives, innovation, and corporate misconduct, using large-scale cross-country and firm-level data. Research directions include the impact of returnee executives, state ownership, network connections, and stakeholder pressures on organizational outcomes such as innovation, growth, and market reactions to governance failures. The lab emphasizes empirical, data-driven analysis with a global and comparative perspective, especially in East Asia and developing economies.
Professor Woojin Park's research lab specializes in advanced materials and processes for next-generation semiconductor devices and optoelectronic applications. The lab focuses on atomic layer etching (ALE) techniques for precise, damage-free processing of compound semiconductors such as InGaAs and Cr, enabling high-performance nanoscale electronic and photonic devices. It also explores novel doping strategies in perovskite and organic semiconductor materials to enhance charge transport and device efficiency, including applications in solar cells and OLEDs. Additionally, the lab develops innovative dry cleaning technologies using low-GWP gases for cleanroom-compatible surface preparation in advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
Professor Soon-young Lee's research lab focuses on literacy education, critical reading, and the development of reading competencies in the digital age, particularly among youth. The lab explores how evolving media environments and technological advancements reshape reading practices, with an emphasis on critical literacy, text selection, and reading instruction across school subjects. Research also examines curriculum development, especially in relation to 21st-century competencies and national language education standards, drawing on international models such as the Common Core Standards. The lab integrates qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze teacher perceptions, student reading behaviors, and educational policy implications.
