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 Inmo T. A. Koo's research lab specializes in modern Korean literature, colonial-era literary discourse, and the transnational circulation of literary modernity in East Asia. The lab explores how Korean literary intellectuals in the early 20th century engaged with Japanese and Western modernist movements—particularly symbolism and free verse—while negotiating identity, nationalism, and cultural autonomy under colonial rule. Central to the lab’s work is the analysis of literary translation, national poetics, and the ideological construction of 'Korean-ness' in texts produced during the Japanese colonial period.
Professor Byung Hwa Lim's research lab specializes in financial economics and mathematical finance, focusing on optimal consumption, investment, and retirement decisions under uncertainty. The lab investigates portfolio optimization under various constraints—such as borrowing limits, inflation risk, and subsistence needs—using advanced techniques like duality and martingale methods. It also explores behavioral and equilibrium dynamics in financial markets, particularly the role of informed traders and market makers. Additionally, the lab contributes to health economics through clinical research on neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), linking neurological outcomes with immunological interventions.
Professor Sung-Jin Cho's research spans dermatology, cosmetic science, and traditional Korean literature, with a strong focus on psoriasis epidemiology, metabolic comorbidities in pediatric patients, and the development of non-invasive hair loss and graying treatments. His work also explores the historical and literary significance of classical Korean poetry, particularly the 'akbu' genre, linking personal and societal struggles to artistic expression. The lab integrates clinical research with cultural studies, emphasizing both biomedical innovation and humanistic insight.
Professor Mikyung Kim's research lab specializes in health and education sciences, with a strong focus on patient safety, nursing practice, and evidence-based education. The lab investigates factors influencing healthcare professionals' stress and patient safety outcomes, particularly through organizational culture and systemic support. It also explores learning strategies and pedagogical innovations in language education and science instruction, emphasizing self-regulated learning and inquiry-based science education. The lab integrates quantitative and qualitative methods to develop and validate practical interventions in clinical and educational settings.
Professor Do Kyung Song's research lab specializes in computer security, with a focus on system-level vulnerability detection, binary analysis, and malware characterization. The lab develops advanced techniques for dynamic program analysis, including sanitizers and fuzzing frameworks, to identify security flaws in operating system kernels and device drivers. It also pioneers deep learning-based approaches for Android malware familial analysis and cross-platform binary representation to enhance the scalability and accuracy of security tools. The lab's work bridges systems security, program analysis, and machine learning to build more robust and resilient software systems.
Professor Sok-Young Choi's research lab focuses on the psychological and social impacts of emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence and digital media. The lab investigates how individuals perceive and internalize information from AI systems, social media, and mediated communication, with an emphasis on self-presentation, emotional responses, and attitudinal change. Key research directions include the role of temporal framing, message structure, and emotional cues in shaping public opinion toward AI and health-related technologies.
Professor Jiyeon Jeong's research lab specializes in the intersection of education technology, service science, and behavioral economics, with a strong focus on gamified learning, educational game design, and the psychological and cultural factors influencing consumer behavior in tourism and hospitality. The lab investigates how digital and immersive technologies—such as VR, mobile platforms, and gamification—can be effectively leveraged to enhance learning outcomes and user engagement across diverse age groups and cultural contexts. Additionally, the lab conducts rigorous empirical and conceptual research on service expectations, emotional labor, and economic impact modeling, particularly in tourism and education settings.
Professor Jong-Hwa Park's research lab specializes in wildlife ecology and conservation biology, with a focus on habitat suitability modeling, home range analysis, and human-wildlife conflict mitigation. The lab conducts field-based radio-telemetry studies and GIS-based spatial analyses to understand animal movement patterns, habitat selection, and threats such as roadkill in protected areas. Research also emphasizes biodiversity assessment, species distribution modeling using advanced statistical techniques like GAM and fuzzy logic, and the development of conservation strategies for endangered species such as the Korean goral and wild boar. The lab integrates ecological data with landscape planning to support effective wildlife management and habitat restoration.
Professor Gyuri Lee's research lab specializes in food safety and microbial biotechnology, focusing on the development of biological solutions to mitigate mycotoxin contamination in food and feed. The lab investigates the potential of beneficial microorganisms, such as *Aspergillus oryzae* and probiotic strains, to degrade carcinogenic aflatoxins and other harmful compounds. Additionally, the lab explores the role of probiotics and prebiotics in promoting health, including protection against UVB-induced photoaging, and examines microbial communities in fermented foods like kombucha. Their work bridges food science, microbiology, and human health with practical applications in food safety and wellness.
Professor Chan Hyung Kim's research lab specializes in medical physics and radiation dosimetry, focusing on advanced radiation therapy techniques and computational modeling to enhance treatment accuracy and safety. The lab investigates dose enhancement using high-Z nanoparticles and chemotherapeutic agents in brachytherapy, develops computational phantoms for accurate dose coefficient calculations, and pioneers real-time proton range verification using prompt-gamma imaging. Their work spans from fundamental Monte Carlo simulations to clinical applications in photon and proton therapy, with strong emphasis on reducing organ-at-risk exposure in cancer radiotherapy.
Professor Won Jun-Young's research lab specializes in algebraic geometry, with a focus on the geometry of Fano and del Pezzo varieties, singularities, and group actions on algebraic varieties. The lab investigates fundamental invariants such as log canonical thresholds and alpha invariants, particularly in relation to K-stability and the existence of Kähler–Einstein metrics. A central theme is the interplay between birational geometry, positivity of divisors, and convex geometric objects like Okounkov bodies, especially in the context of pseudoeffective divisors and their asymptotic behavior.
Professor Doremee's research lab specializes in oral health and orofacial health sciences, with a strong focus on the psychological and social determinants of adolescent well-being, particularly among vulnerable populations such as low-income youth. The lab also investigates clinical and physiological aspects of oral function, including masticatory performance, dental implant complications, and the impact of aging on oral health. Additionally, the lab explores innovative dental technologies, such as 3D printing for denture fabrication, and addresses rare but critical clinical conditions like bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis and delayed nerve paresthesia. The research integrates psychological, physiological, and technological dimensions to improve patient-centered dental care and health outcomes.
Professor Dahui Hong's research lab specializes in intelligent robotic systems and advanced manufacturing technologies for construction and maintenance applications. The lab focuses on developing climbing robots for safe and efficient operation on complex building surfaces, integrating advanced locomotion, adhesion, and self-sustaining mechanisms. It also explores smart construction equipment monitoring, automated excavation control, and innovative 3D printing and cleaning technologies to enhance productivity and safety in civil infrastructure. A key theme is the integration of real-time sensing, control algorithms, and sustainable material processing in dynamic construction environments.
Professor Seunghee Lee's research lab specializes in critical studies of colonial modernity, with a focus on cultural politics, state surveillance, and the role of performance and literature in nationalist and anti-colonial movements in early 20th-century Korea. The lab explores how theatrical practices, translation, and literary production under Japanese colonial rule functioned as sites of ideological negotiation, resistance, and identity formation. It also investigates the interplay between state control, public opinion, and policy formation in authoritarian contexts, particularly through the lens of cultural institutions and media. The lab’s work bridges literary studies, political sociology, and cultural history, emphasizing the performative and structural dimensions of power.
Professor Onew Lee's research lab specializes in advanced imaging technologies and system reliability, with a focus on medical imaging innovations such as metasurface-inspired wireless coils for MRI and terahertz spectroscopy in neuroscience. The lab also investigates distributed monitoring systems and reliability estimation using statistical methods, particularly in engineering and construction contexts. Additionally, research extends to smart construction systems, including optimized material delivery planning in prefabricated construction using transportation modeling and data analytics. The lab bridges engineering, biomedical applications, and system optimization through interdisciplinary approaches.
Professor Minho Kim's research lab specializes in natural language processing and computational linguistics, with a focus on emotion analysis in text, spelling error correction, and word sense disambiguation. The lab develops advanced methods for understanding and processing human language, particularly through syntactic analysis, statistical modeling, and integration with large language models. Key research directions include context-sensitive spelling correction using confusion sets, emotion classification from lyrics using linguistic features, and cost-effective reasoning architectures for open-domain question answering.
Professor Kawon Han's research lab specializes in advanced radar signal processing and sensing systems, focusing on high-resolution human detection, vital sign monitoring, and motion artifact suppression using MIMO and FMCW radar technologies. The lab develops innovative beamforming techniques, phase extraction methods, and sub-Nyquist sampling strategies to enable low-complexity, high-sensitivity radar systems for applications in healthcare, surveillance, and human-machine interaction. Key research directions include virtual array synthesis, differential phase detection, and robust signal recovery in complex environments.
Professor Jung-hoon Shin's research lab specializes in power system stability and control, with a strong focus on the design, optimization, and field validation of Power System Stabilizers (PSS) for enhancing transient and small-signal stability in bulk power systems. The lab integrates advanced analytical techniques—such as linear and eigenvalue analysis, time-domain transient simulations, and on-line field testing—to refine control parameters and validate dynamic models of synchronous generators and excitation systems. Additionally, the lab extends its expertise into biomedical research, particularly in the clinical characterization of rare or early-onset diseases such as multiple myeloma in young adults. The lab also engages in architectural and cultural heritage studies, examining historical projects like the 1970 Osaka Expo Korean Pavilion to recover lost artistic and design intentions.
Professor Ji-Hyun Ahn's research lab specializes in medical and health sciences, with a primary focus on breast cancer prognosis, imaging diagnostics, and surgical outcomes. The lab conducts clinical and radiological research to improve early detection, treatment planning, and patient outcomes in breast cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma. Key research directions include the prognostic significance of biomarkers like Ki-67 and lymphovascular invasion, as well as the diagnostic accuracy of diffusion-weighted MRI and gadoxetic acid-enhanced MRI in liver diseases. The lab also explores innovative surgical techniques, such as robot-assisted nipple-sparing mastectomy, to enhance cosmetic and functional outcomes.
Professor Cho, Yeunwoo's research lab specializes in experimental and theoretical fluid dynamics, with a focus on wave phenomena, cavity formation, and multiphase flows. Key research directions include the generation and dynamics of gravity–capillary waves, supercavitation in free-surface flows, and the behavior of underwater bubbles and their interaction with interfaces. The lab also investigates vaporization and transport processes in internal combustion engines, particularly in piston ring packs, using multi-component modeling approaches.
