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 Kuen-Tae Kim's research lab specializes in Korean social and economic history, with a focus on household registration systems, kinship structures, and fiscal management among the yangban elite. The lab investigates long-term demographic and institutional changes, particularly the role of adoption, marriage patterns, and landholding practices from the 15th to the 19th century. Using archival sources such as genealogies, hojok documents, and sokye records, the lab explores the interplay between Confucian ideology, family succession, and economic behavior in pre-modern Korea.
Professor Seungho Nam's research lab specializes in computational linguistics and formal semantics, with a focus on temporal and spatial reasoning in natural language. The lab investigates the syntax-semantics interface of locative expressions, event structure compositionality, and temporal annotation in text, particularly through projects like TimeML adaptation for Korean and the development of automated tools for event and temporal expression markup. Their work bridges theoretical linguistics with practical NLP applications, including information extraction and question answering systems.
Professor Yuhyeon Shin's research lab specializes in advancing educational technology and natural language processing, with a focus on making artificial intelligence and data science accessible to young learners through intuitive programming environments. The lab develops innovative block-based programming tools—such as enhanced Scratch extensions and educational platforms—that integrate with text-based languages like Python and JavaScript to enable students to work with real-world data and machine learning models. In parallel, the lab explores generative AI techniques, particularly in low-resource NLP scenarios like spoken language understanding and text summarization, by leveraging latent variable models and multi-encoder transformers to address data scarcity. The overarching goal is to bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and K-12 education through scalable, interactive, and pedagogically sound tools.
Professor Suk-Moon Huh's research lab specializes in algebraic geometry, with a focus on moduli spaces of sheaves and vector bundles, locally Cohen–Macaulay curves, and logarithmic sheaves on algebraic surfaces. The lab investigates the geometry of stable and globally generated vector bundles, particularly through the Hartshorne–Serre correspondence and Brill–Noether theory on curves embedded in surfaces. Key themes include the study of Hilbert schemes of curves in Segre threefolds, the Torelli problem for generalized logarithmic sheaves, and the interplay between birational geometry and coherent sheaf theory using tools such as Cremona transformations and punctual Hilbert schemes.
Professor Jae Yeol No's research lab focuses on molecular mechanisms underlying chronic inflammatory and fibrotic diseases, with a particular emphasis on pulmonary disorders such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and allergic asthma. The lab investigates key signaling pathways involving matrix metalloproteinases (e.g., MMP-9), growth factor receptors (e.g., EphA3), and immune mediators (e.g., IL-13, periostin) in disease progression. Additionally, the lab explores therapeutic interventions, including statins and herbal extracts, to modulate inflammation and tissue remodeling. A growing interest in cancer-related signaling, especially in hepatocellular carcinoma, highlights the lab’s expanding work in oncology and molecular pathogenesis.
Professor Chan-Mo Park's research lab specializes in human-computer interaction, virtual reality (VR), and robotic teleoperation, with a strong focus on enhancing user experience through intuitive and immersive interaction techniques. The lab develops advanced haptic feedback systems, real-time 3D tracking solutions like POSTRACK, and natural user interfaces for VR environments, aiming to reduce reliance on cumbersome sensors while improving usability and realism. Key research directions include shared autonomy in mobile robotics, 3D interaction metaphors in virtual environments, and the integration of multi-modal input (gesture, voice, gaze) for effective VR interaction. The lab also explores practical applications in virtual studios and immersive training systems, emphasizing the seamless fusion of physical and virtual worlds.
Professor Woo-Jae Ryu's research lab specializes in critical media and cultural studies, with a primary focus on the interplay between neoliberalism, digital discourse, and contemporary Korean society. The lab investigates how globalized neoliberal ideologies are reproduced and resisted through media texts, online communities, and popular cultural forms such as reality TV, internet subcultures, and youth-oriented programming. Central research directions include the critical discourse analysis of hate speech, meritocracy, and 'global talent' narratives, as well as the role of media in shaping and legitimizing structural inequalities in education, labor, and social mobility.
Professor Jin-Woo Park's research lab specializes in science and technology communication, with a strong focus on media framing, risk perception, and public understanding of science—particularly in the context of nuclear energy and technological crises. The lab conducts mixed-methods research combining media analysis, survey data, and computational techniques such as network analysis and sentiment analysis to examine how news coverage shapes public attitudes and policy debates. It also explores the societal and psychological impacts of scientific controversies, including post-Fukushima radiation concerns and energy policy discourse in South Korea.
Professor Kim Jong-Bok's research lab specializes in theoretical and computational linguistics, with a focus on syntactic and semantic structures in Korean. The lab investigates complex syntactic phenomena such as copular clauses, multiple nominative constructions, serial verb constructions, and fragment answers, employing construction-based and HPSG (Head-Driven Phrase Structure Grammar) frameworks. A central theme is the integration of grammatical form with information structure and discourse context, particularly through formal models like Minimal Recursion Semantics and lexicalist analyses of predicate structures. The lab emphasizes both theoretical rigor and computational implementability, often testing grammatical models in systems like LKB.
Professor Joonhee Lee's research lab specializes in the design and synthesis of functional polyethers, particularly poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) and poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)-based polymers, for advanced biomedical and materials applications. The lab focuses on developing smart, stimuli-responsive materials through controlled polymerization and post-polymerization modifications, enabling precise tuning of properties such as thermoresponsiveness, adhesion, and drug delivery. Key research directions include the creation of peptidomimetic PEGtides for antimicrobial and anticancer applications, prodrug conjugates for targeted cancer therapy, and functional polyether platforms for biomedical innovation. The lab integrates click chemistry, anionic ring-opening polymerization, and mechanochemical methods to achieve high-precision functionalization and performance optimization.
Professor Yoon Soohyuk's research lab specializes in perioperative medicine, with a focus on improving surgical outcomes through evidence-based pain management, enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs, and optimizing regional anesthesia techniques. The lab investigates preoperative risk stratification for chronic postsurgical pain, evaluates innovative vascular access methods like the DNTP technique, and explores the impact of anesthetic agents on pediatric airway management and postoperative recovery. A central theme is enhancing patient-centered care by addressing systemic barriers to ERAS implementation and identifying valid outcome measures such as the QoR-15K score.
Professor Bo Kyung Lee's research lab focuses on higher education policy, internationalization of higher education, and curriculum development in Korean and global contexts. The lab investigates the effectiveness and quality of general education, the integration of academic and co-curricular programs, and the alignment between high school and university curricula—particularly in foundational science and mathematics. It also explores strategies for enhancing international student integration and the development of inclusive, outcome-oriented educational models in response to globalization and demographic changes in higher education.
Professor Daejae Park's research lab specializes in early Korean state formation, ancient Korean-China relations, and the historical archaeology of the Korean Peninsula during the Proto-Three Kingdoms period. The lab focuses on re-evaluating classical texts such as the *Records of the Grand Historian*, *Weilüe*, and *Sanhuijing* to reconstruct early political structures, including the transition from chiefdoms to early states, and investigates the geopolitical dynamics between Gojoseon, Yan, Qi, and Yemaek states. The lab also conducts critical philological and chronological analysis of historical records, particularly regarding the Dangun mythos and the Yemaek migration narratives, to assess their historical authenticity and cultural construction over time.
Professor Hak-Chul Ko's research lab specializes in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, with a focus on rare neurological disorders and minimally invasive interventions. The lab investigates complex conditions such as diffuse leptomeningeal glioneuronal tumors, diabetic hemichorea, trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and occipital neuralgia, emphasizing accurate diagnosis, radiosurgical treatment (e.g., gamma knife), and microsurgical management. A key research direction involves understanding the pathophysiology of movement disorders and neural compression syndromes, particularly those linked to metabolic or vascular etiologies, and optimizing long-term outcomes through individualized, image-guided therapies. The lab also explores the complications of conventional neurosurgical approaches, especially in challenging cases like spontaneous intracranial hypotension with chronic subdural hematoma, advocating for tailored treatment strategies to prevent adverse outcomes.
Professor Hyuk-Joon Kwon's research lab specializes in veterinary virology, bacteriology, and molecular virology, with a focus on emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases in poultry and livestock. The lab investigates the molecular mechanisms of viral pathogenesis, host adaptation, and antimicrobial resistance in avian pathogens such as avian influenza viruses and avian pathogenic *Escherichia coli* (APEC). Key research directions include the development of live-attenuated vaccines through reverse genetics, characterization of virulence factors and resistance genes, and understanding the evolutionary dynamics of zoonotic pathogens. The lab also explores bacteriophages as potential alternatives to antibiotics in controlling drug-resistant Salmonella strains.
Professor Duk-Yong Kim's research lab specializes in neurological rehabilitation, focusing on post-stroke motor and cognitive impairments. The lab investigates neuromodulation techniques such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), develops innovative 3D virtual reality (VR) systems for assessing unilateral neglect and cognitive dysfunction, and explores biomechanical and electromyographic parameters for quantifying spasticity and gait abnormalities. The lab integrates clinical neurology with advanced technology to improve assessment and rehabilitation outcomes in stroke and neurologic populations.
Professor Byung Jun Lee's research lab specializes in physical education pedagogy, with a strong focus on students' emotional experiences, team-based learning dynamics, and teacher-student interactions in physical education settings. The lab explores affective dimensions such as anger, pride, shame, and emotional regulation, examining how these emotions emerge in classroom contexts and influence learning and teaching. It also investigates structural aspects of team formation, leadership, and role distribution, aiming to enhance educational practices through qualitative and case study methodologies. Additionally, the lab engages with broader digital policy issues, particularly the European Digital Services Act (DSA), reflecting an interdisciplinary interest in digital governance and online platform responsibilities.
Professor Kyu-Kon Lim's research lab specializes in digital transformation, information systems evaluation, and sustainable technology innovation. The lab focuses on quantifying the economic, environmental, and social impacts of e-government initiatives, particularly in areas such as e-procurement (G2B), IT investment effectiveness, and carbon emission reduction through digitalization. It also conducts pioneering research on cyber risk management, including the economic valuation of data breaches and the development of decision-support models for policy and system evaluation.
Professor Yun-Kyung Cho's research lab focuses on inclusive education, particularly the integration of children with disabilities in early childhood settings, and the systemic challenges and support needs in this process. The lab explores teachers' perceptions, the implementation of inclusive programs, and the transition of students with disabilities into adulthood, emphasizing lifelong learning, employment, and community participation. It also examines broader cultural and philosophical concepts such as 'trans' and posthumanist identities through art and critical theory, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach to social inclusion and identity transformation.
Professor Young-Sung Lee's research lab specializes in regional economic development, urban sustainability, and public policy evaluation with a strong focus on the interplay between socioeconomic indicators, urban decline, and quality of life. The lab conducts empirical analyses using regional panel data to assess productivity, fiscal policy impacts—particularly social development spending—and the economic valuation of environmental externalities. Key research directions include measuring urban decay through composite indices, evaluating the long-term effects of population aging on regional productivity, and analyzing the trade-offs between industrial development and environmental preservation.
