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 Dongsu Kim's research spans mathematical physics, combinatorics, and organizational theory, with a strong focus on orthogonal and biorthogonal polynomials, inversion sequences, and their combinatorial interpretations. His work in mathematical physics centers on dynamic systems such as centrifuge-based earthquake simulators, while his combinatorial research explores deep connections between special polynomials, lattice paths, and integer sequences like Catalan, Schröder, and Baxter numbers. He also investigates theoretical foundations in organizational studies, particularly through the lens of institutional deconstruction in institutional theory. His interdisciplinary approach bridges discrete mathematics, theoretical physics, and social science through rigorous combinatorial and structural analysis.
Professor Sung Kyun Lee's research lab focuses on molecular parasitology and infectious disease epidemiology, with a primary emphasis on malaria, particularly *Plasmodium vivax* and drug-resistant *Plasmodium falciparum*. The lab investigates molecular mechanisms of parasite transmission, including reticulocyte-binding proteins and tryptophan-rich antigens, to identify vaccine candidates and understand immune responses. It also conducts field-based surveillance to detect asymptomatic and drug-resistant malaria infections in endemic regions, especially in Myanmar, supporting elimination strategies through advanced molecular diagnostics and longitudinal studies.
Professor Jin Seok Cheon's research lab focuses on the psychological and organizational dynamics that shape individual and group behavior in work environments. The lab explores key themes such as corporate ethics, employee well-being, group dynamics, and the impact of algorithmic decision-making on perceptions of dignity and fairness. With a strong emphasis on human-centered organizational processes, the lab investigates how psychological needs, feedback practices, and ranking systems influence performance, conflict, and employee attitudes. The research integrates institutional theory, social psychology, and organizational behavior to address pressing challenges in modern workplaces.
Professor Yuri Choi's research lab focuses on clinical and translational studies in surgical outcomes and neurological disorders, particularly in the context of post-surgical scarring and vestibular dysfunction. The lab investigates the impact of surgical scars—especially post-thyroidectomy neck scars—on patients’ quality of life, combining dermatological assessment with patient-reported outcomes. It also explores the clinical and neuro-otological features of isolated brainstem and cerebellar lesions, particularly involving the inferior cerebellar peduncle, to better understand vestibular syndromes in posterior circulation stroke. Additionally, the lab contributes to biomarker discovery in lung cancer through advanced proteomic analysis of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid.
Professor Yi Chong Ku's research lab specializes in sustainable construction materials, with a primary focus on self-healing concrete using microbial biotechnology. The lab develops bio-concrete systems that utilize alkaliphilic bacteria, such as *Lysinibacillus boronitolerans* and *Bacillus miscanthi*, to autonomously repair microcracks through calcium carbonate precipitation. A key research direction involves optimizing low-cost, eco-friendly carriers—like expanded clay and agricultural by-products such as sesame meal—to enhance bacterial viability and performance in harsh cementitious environments. The lab also investigates mechanical behavior and structural performance of advanced cement-based composites under various loading conditions, including fatigue and biaxial flexure.
Professor Kyungjun Cha's research lab specializes in biomedical signal analysis, stem cell biology, and advanced materials characterization using spectroscopic and statistical methods. The lab focuses on developing innovative diagnostic tools and predictive models for liver fibrosis, fetal heart rate monitoring, and plant (rice) classification through Raman spectroscopy and machine learning. It also explores noise reduction in engineering systems using statistical design and signal processing techniques. The integration of bioinformatics, biophysics, and data-driven modeling defines the lab’s interdisciplinary approach.
Professor So Hee Lee's research lab focuses on translational biomedical research with a strong emphasis on respiratory diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, and medical imaging. The lab investigates the interplay between immune regulation, gut microbiota, and systemic diseases such as asthma and Alzheimer’s disease, while also developing advanced MRI phantoms for validating quantitative susceptibility mapping in neuroimaging. Their work bridges clinical phenotyping, molecular mechanisms, and diagnostic technology innovation.
Professor Hyung Gon Je's research lab specializes in cardiovascular surgery and interventional cardiology, with a strong focus on minimally invasive surgical techniques for atrial fibrillation and structural heart disease. The lab investigates surgical ablation strategies—particularly off-pump and hybrid procedures—aimed at improving long-term outcomes and reducing complications. Additional research directions include the impact of psychological and socioeconomic factors on metabolic health, as well as infection prevention in critical care settings such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The lab integrates clinical outcomes research with patient-centered approaches to optimize surgical and interventional therapies.
Professor Chang-Hwan Jo's research lab specializes in digital media and communication behavior, with a primary focus on social media marketing, online consumer behavior, and the psychological and strategic aspects of digital advertising. The lab investigates how users interact with digital platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and AI-powered devices, examining factors like ad avoidance, source credibility, social distance, and user engagement. Research directions include the effectiveness of influencer communication, the role of interpersonal influences in online word-of-mouth, and the motivations behind user participation in social media environments.
Professor Yun Kyung Jung's research lab specializes in hepatobiliary and pancreatic (HBP) surgery, with a strong focus on improving surgical outcomes through advanced techniques and patient blood management. The lab investigates minimally invasive surgical approaches, such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy and pancreaticoduodenectomy, emphasizing safety and feasibility in resident training. It also explores oncological outcomes in ampullary tumors and hepatocellular carcinoma, particularly the prognostic significance of molecular markers like SALL4. Additionally, the lab contributes to understanding long-term cancer risks following cholecystectomy, especially in younger populations.
Professor Jun-Kee Jeon's research lab specializes in quantitative finance and financial engineering, focusing on optimal decision-making under uncertainty. The lab investigates dynamic portfolio choice, optimal stopping problems, and derivative pricing in incomplete or mean-reverting markets. Key research directions include optimal consumption-investment-retirement decisions with heterogeneous marginal utility, American-style options under stochastic volatility and mean reversion, and the application of advanced mathematical techniques such as PDEs and Mellin transforms. The lab emphasizes theoretical rigor combined with numerical validation using Monte Carlo simulations.
Professor Sang-Won Kim's research lab specializes in abdominal and gastrointestinal radiology, with a focus on advanced medical imaging techniques for diagnosing complex biliary and colonic pathologies. The lab investigates rare anatomical variants—such as duplicated extrahepatic bile ducts—and their clinical implications using multi-detector row CT and advanced reconstruction methods like minimum intensity projection. Research also extends to the radiological features of acute cholangitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and colonic complications in colon cancer, emphasizing diagnostic accuracy and early intervention. Additionally, the lab explores neuroimaging correlates of cognitive function, linking molecular mechanisms in the hippocampus to behavioral outcomes in animal models.
Professor Jeongseob Ahn's research lab focuses on computer architecture and virtualization systems, with a strong emphasis on optimizing resource management, security, and performance in virtualized and cloud computing environments. The lab explores innovative techniques for efficient memory management, hypervisor security, and scalable coherence protocols in distributed and multi-tenant systems. Key research directions include improving virtual machine isolation, reducing virtualization overhead, and enhancing system performance through architectural innovations such as flat nested page tables and subspace snooping. The lab also investigates the impact of physical design parameters—like tool surface textures—on machining performance, bridging hardware-software co-design with manufacturing applications.
Professor Jin-Sil Kim's research lab specializes in medical imaging and diagnostic radiology, with a focus on improving the accuracy and reproducibility of imaging-based diagnosis in gastrointestinal and hepatic diseases. The lab investigates advanced cross-sectional imaging techniques—such as MRI, CT, and ultrasound—to better characterize inflammatory, vascular, and neoplastic conditions, including Crohn’s disease, post-ischemic strictures, pleural tuberculosis, and hepatic artery occlusion. A key research direction involves optimizing imaging protocols and scoring systems (e.g., MaRIA score) to enhance diagnostic consistency and guide clinical decision-making.
Professor Lee Juyong's research lab specializes in wireless communication systems, with a focus on resource allocation, quality of service (QoS) provisioning, and cross-layer optimization in next-generation networks. The lab investigates key challenges in OFDMA systems, IEEE 802.11e EDCA mechanisms, and mobile WiMAX, emphasizing efficient bandwidth and power allocation to enhance system performance and fairness. Additionally, the lab explores performance modeling and simulation techniques such as fluid simulation and CAC algorithms to support diverse traffic classes under self-similar traffic conditions. Recent interdisciplinary work also extends into biomedical applications, including real-time elastography for erectile dysfunction assessment, demonstrating a growing interest in integrating signal processing with healthcare technologies.
Professor Jaegon Lee's research lab focuses on the intricate interplay between the gut microbiota, host immune responses, and gastrointestinal diseases, particularly inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and colitis-associated colorectal cancer (CAC). The lab investigates how microbial metabolites such as short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) modulate intestinal inflammation and immune cell differentiation, while also exploring pathogenic bacteria like adherent-invasive *E. coli* (AIEC) in IBD pathogenesis. Using preclinical murine models and high-throughput sequencing, the lab examines the impact of antibiotic-mediated microbial manipulation on disease progression and tumorigenesis, with translational insights into clinical sedation strategies in endoscopic procedures. The research integrates microbiology, immunology, and clinical gastroenterology to identify novel therapeutic targets for chronic gut disorders.
Professor Tak Jeong's research lab specializes in the molecular and pathological characterization of primary liver cancers, with a focus on intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The lab investigates the histopathological, genomic, and transcriptomic heterogeneity of these malignancies, aiming to identify distinct subtypes based on differentiation markers, genetic alterations, and radiopathologic features. Key research directions include the classification of iCCA subtypes—particularly small duct type with cholangiolocellular differentiation or DPM (ductal-predominant morphology)—and the identification of prognostic biomarkers such as PHH3, LOXL2, FGFR, and ARID1A variants. The lab integrates multi-omics data with clinical and imaging profiles to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient stratification in liver cancer.
Professor Na Yeon Kim's research lab focuses on aging-related vascular and cellular mechanisms, particularly the role of endothelial cell senescence in cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. The lab investigates molecular pathways such as sirtuins, mTOR, and NRF2 in regulating cellular aging and vascular function. Additionally, the lab explores therapeutic targets in cancer, especially transglutaminase 2 (TGase 2) inhibition in renal cell carcinoma, and examines the impact of genetic polymorphisms—like BDNF Val66Met—on brain network integrity and mental health. The lab also engages in translational research on neurotrophic factors, small-molecule drug development, and the effects of lifestyle factors such as energy drink consumption on adolescent mental health.
Professor Joo Yeon Lee's research spans multiple interdisciplinary domains, focusing on traffic safety and accident severity modeling using structural equation modeling, virtual reality navigation with avatar-based perception, clinical outcomes in dental surgery patients on anticoagulants, and psychological factors influencing career readiness and emotional development in children. Her work integrates quantitative behavioral analysis, health outcomes research, and human-computer interaction, with strong emphasis on structural modeling and real-world applications in healthcare, education, and urban safety.
Professor Hye Won Park's research lab focuses on the intersection of psychopathology, neurocognition, and biological markers in at-risk and clinical populations. The lab investigates neurobiological and psychological mechanisms underlying schizophrenia spectrum disorders, particularly in individuals at ultra-high risk for psychosis, with an emphasis on social cognition, self-referential processing, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Additionally, the lab explores biomarkers such as growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15), hair cortisol, and inflammatory cytokines in relation to metabolic and psychiatric conditions, including insulin resistance and insomnia in chronic kidney disease. The research integrates neuroimaging, clinical assessments, and psychosocial measures to identify early indicators and potential therapeutic targets.
