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 Dong Eon Kim's research lab specializes in advanced accelerator physics and plasma-based radiation sources, with a focus on free-electron lasers (XFELs), undulator design, and high-intensity laser-plasma interactions. The lab develops cutting-edge insertion devices and beam dynamics systems for next-generation X-ray facilities, such as PAL-XFEL, emphasizing low-emittance electron injectors and variable-gap undulators. It also investigates laser-driven wakefield acceleration and ultra-short pulse laser applications in microelectronics manufacturing, particularly for precision material processing and defect repair. The lab combines experimental development, numerical simulation, and advanced magnetic measurement techniques to advance photon science and accelerator technology.
Professor Kang-Woon Lee's research lab specializes in advanced functional materials and their applications in biomedical and electronic systems. The lab focuses on ferroelectric materials for non-volatile memory devices, particularly FRAM development with high performance and reliability, and investigates the fundamental polarization behavior in thin films using advanced characterization techniques. In parallel, the lab engages in biomedical research, including the molecular mechanisms of butterfly metamorphosis and the therapeutic potential of bioactive peptides for inflammatory skin diseases like atopic dermatitis. The integration of materials science with life sciences defines the lab’s interdisciplinary approach to solving challenges in healthcare and next-generation electronics.
Professor Yeon-A Lee's research lab focuses on the immunological and molecular mechanisms underlying inflammatory rheumatic diseases, particularly rheumatoid arthritis and idiopathic inflammatory myopathies. The lab investigates the role of adipokines such as adiponectin in modulating proinflammatory and angiogenic mediators in joint cells, aiming to uncover novel therapeutic targets. It also explores clinical phenotypes and serological markers in autoimmune conditions, including urticarial vasculitis and myositis, with an emphasis on clinico-serologic correlations and disease classification.
Professor Jeong-hyuk Ahn's research lab focuses on the molecular and epigenetic mechanisms underlying cancer metastasis, particularly in ovarian cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. The lab investigates epigenetic regulation of metastasis-related genes, such as CA9 and MUC13, through DNA methylation and gene expression profiling, while also exploring the role of signaling pathways—especially those involving PP2A and tau phosphorylation—in disease progression. A central theme is the identification of key regulatory molecules, including GABRP and PP2A regulatory subunits, that drive aggressive tumor phenotypes or neurodegenerative pathology. The lab integrates functional genomics, transcriptome analysis, and biochemical characterization to uncover novel therapeutic targets.
Professor Soo-Won Lee's research lab focuses on the neural circuit mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders, with a particular emphasis on autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and related synaptic and circuit-level dysfunctions. The lab investigates the roles of key synaptic proteins such as GRIN2B and IRSp53 in regulating neural circuit development, sensory processing, and social behavior, using genetically engineered mouse models and advanced neurophysiological techniques. Additionally, the lab explores translational applications in oncology and anesthesiology, including circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) for minimal residual disease detection and anesthetic effects on hemodynamic stability during neurosurgical procedures.
Professor Yun-Hee Sung's research lab specializes in digital media, consumer behavior, and online communication, with a strong focus on how individuals navigate and respond to digital information environments. The lab investigates key factors influencing cultural adaptation among foreign residents, the impact of social media and online advertising on user perception and behavior, and the psychological mechanisms behind brand activism and recommendation systems. Current research explores the role of trust, cognitive heuristics, and message framing in shaping user attitudes and decisions in digital contexts.
Professor Sang-Don Yi's research lab focuses on the intersection of criminal law, legal theory, and justice reform, with a particular emphasis on restorative justice, therapeutic jurisprudence, and the procedural role of victims in criminal proceedings. The lab explores the integration of theoretical legal reasoning with practical legal education, especially in the context of Korean law schools and the evolving standards of legal pedagogy. It also investigates the application of institutional principles—such as the business judgment rule—within criminal liability frameworks, particularly in white-collar and corporate crimes. The lab’s work consistently emphasizes normative coherence, procedural fairness, and the role of legal interpretation in balancing systemic legitimacy with individual rights.
Professor Jayoung Choi's research lab specializes in interventional cardiology and cardiovascular disease management, with a strong focus on percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) outcomes, especially in complex and high-risk patient populations. The lab investigates clinical outcomes in patients with chronic total occlusion, non-cardiac chest pain, prediabetes, and coronary artery spasm, emphasizing long-term efficacy and safety of drug-eluting stents and medical therapies. Their work also explores diagnostic challenges and treatment strategies in rare conditions such as great auricular nerve neuralgia, reflecting a broader interest in vascular and neurological symptom overlap. The lab employs large-scale, retrospective, and propensity score-matched analyses to generate evidence-based insights in interventional cardiology.
Professor Byung Ho Rhee's research lab specializes in wireless communication systems, with a focus on MIMO antenna design, vehicular ad-hoc networks (VANETs), and cross-layer optimization for next-generation mobile and broadband networks. The lab investigates key challenges in wireless connectivity such as channel capacity, signal isolation, and quality of service (QoS) in heterogeneous environments, particularly in high-density vehicular and urban scenarios. It also explores sustainable building technologies through BIM and life cycle CO2 assessment, integrating environmental performance with smart infrastructure. The lab combines theoretical modeling, simulation (e.g., QualNet), and experimental validation to advance efficient, reliable, and green wireless communication systems.
Professor Youngwoo Koh's research lab specializes in wireless communication systems, with a focus on energy-efficient network design and resource allocation in wireless powered communication networks (WPCNs). The lab investigates innovative signal design techniques—such as downlink power level modulation—for conveying scheduling information while simultaneously transferring energy. Their work integrates principles from convex optimization, nonlinear material modeling (e.g., Yoshida-Uemori model), and finite element analysis to address both communication and mechanical performance in emerging wireless systems. The lab's research bridges wireless communications, energy harvesting, and computational mechanics, aiming to optimize system capacity and reliability.
Professor Yoo-Mi Ko's research lab focuses on the intersection of public policy, institutional design, and socioeconomic outcomes, with a strong emphasis on empirical and theoretical analysis of budget allocation, criminal justice reforms, and urban infrastructure. The lab investigates how institutional mechanisms—such as legislative bargaining, pretrial detention policies, and public investment in transportation—shape labor market outcomes, innovation collaboration, and public safety. Using advanced econometric methods like difference-in-differences and structural estimation, the lab explores the real-world impacts of policy reforms on equity, productivity, and social welfare. A recurring theme is the role of political power and coordination in shaping equitable and efficient public resource distribution.
Professor Woo-Sung Jung's research lab specializes in advanced materials science and engineering, with a focus on nanostructured surfaces for optical and hydrophobic applications, as well as the development of novel microfluidic systems using electrohydrodynamic principles. The lab also investigates complex systems in socio-technical domains, including technology transfer mechanisms in universities, the impact of institutional policies on innovation, and human mobility patterns in urban transportation networks. Additionally, the lab conducts empirical and theoretical studies on financial market dynamics, particularly the statistical properties of return intervals in emerging equity markets like Korea’s.
Professor Sung-Hwan Shin's research lab focuses on the critical intersections of science, technology, and culture, particularly examining how digital and visual technologies reshape human perception, identity, and social structures. The lab explores speculative narratives in science fiction cinema and literature as cultural critiques of ecological crisis, technological extension of the mind, and the militarization of vision. It investigates spatial and existential transformations in urban, posthuman, and dystopian contexts through the lenses of human geography, media theory, and critical technology studies.
Professor Gi-Hyun Lee's research lab specializes in interdisciplinary studies at the intersection of occupational health, social psychology, and environmental science. The lab investigates the impacts of work-related stress, physical and psychosocial risk factors, and social network structures on individual well-being and performance in occupational settings. It also explores environmental remediation technologies, particularly zero-valent iron-based processes for dye degradation, and examines socioeconomic disparities in suicide mortality across occupational groups. The lab's work bridges public health, industrial hygiene, and social science to address real-world challenges in workplace safety and health equity.
Professor Jeon Jeongyoon's research lab specializes in indoor environmental quality, with a focus on thermal comfort, indoor air quality, and human-bldg interaction in residential settings. The lab investigates occupant behavior, physiological responses (e.g., attention and EEG patterns), and the impact of environmental conditions such as temperature and air pollutants on health and well-being. Research spans seasonal variations, energy-efficient building systems (e.g., floor heating and air conditioning), and the integration of eco-friendly materials and multimedia education in improving indoor environments and environmental literacy. The lab combines field measurements, controlled experiments, and behavioral surveys to develop human-centered, sustainable indoor environments.
Professor Sung-Ho Koo's research lab focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying glucose homeostasis and metabolic regulation, with a particular emphasis on transcriptional and post-translational control in the liver and pancreas. The lab investigates key signaling pathways involving cAMP, CREB, CRTC coactivators, and epigenetic regulators such as PRMT1 in metabolic diseases like diabetes. Current research directions include the role of transcriptional coactivators in hepatic gluconeogenesis, the epigenetic regulation of pancreatic development, and the post-translational modifications that fine-tune metabolic enzyme activity. These studies aim to uncover novel therapeutic targets for metabolic disorders.
Professor Ojeong Kwon's research lab specializes in advanced decision-making systems for military operations, with a focus on optimizing weapon-target allocation, unmanned aerial systems (drones), and urban warfare modeling. The lab integrates mathematical programming, reinforcement learning, and agent-based simulation to develop intelligent, autonomous systems capable of operating in complex environments. Key research directions include cost-efficient resource allocation, the enhancement of drone autonomy through AI-driven perception, and the theoretical modeling of urban combat dynamics using fractal geometry. The lab emphasizes practical applicability through computational experiments and real-world simulation frameworks.
Professor Jeyeon Oh's research lab specializes in the historical sociology of education and political movements in South Korea, with a particular focus on the intersection of educational policy, state violence, and youth activism from the 1960s to the 1980s. The lab examines the formation of educational elites, the institutionalization of educational inequality through policies like the '8-hakgun' system, and the transformation of student movements from nationalist resistance to internal university democratization. It also investigates the role of state security apparatuses in shaping higher education and youth politics during authoritarian regimes.
Professor Jeong-hyun Choi's research lab specializes in environmental systems and water resource management, with a strong focus on watershed hydrology, water quality modeling, and the impacts of hydraulic structures—such as dams and dikes—on sediment dynamics and aquatic ecosystems. The lab employs advanced hydrological models (e.g., HSPF, RMA-2/RMA-4) and statistical trend analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of environmental policies and infrastructure projects on river and lake systems. Research also extends to sediment characteristics, nutrient release from bottom sediments, and the long-term ecological consequences of coastal and inland water management strategies.
Professor Jiyoung Jeong's research lab specializes in health technology and medical imaging innovation, focusing on patient-centered healthcare solutions. The lab investigates digital medical imaging systems, including PACS and CR/DR technologies, to optimize image quality and radiation dose efficiency. It also explores human factors in emerging technologies such as virtual reality, particularly user experience and motion-induced discomfort (cybersickness), and applies this insight to improve immersive technology design. Additionally, the lab examines patient decision-making in clinical contexts, such as autonomy in periodontal treatment and dental implant placement accuracy.
