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 Hyoung Cheol Shin's research lab specializes in advanced semiconductor device physics and nanoelectronics, focusing on next-generation memory devices, tunnel field-effect transistors (TFETs), and graphene-based RF circuits. The lab employs TCAD simulation, low-frequency noise analysis, and experimental characterization to investigate threshold voltage control, charge trapping mechanisms, and self-heating effects in nanoscale devices such as SONOS and TANOS flash memories, planar and gate-all-around (GAA) structures, and silicon-on-insulator (SOI) nanowire FETs. Their work bridges fundamental device physics with practical applications in high-performance, low-power electronics and emerging memory technologies.
Professor Heokseung Kwon's research lab specializes in corpus linguistics and learner corpus studies, focusing on the application of large-scale language corpora to investigate second language acquisition, particularly Korean learners' use of English. The lab explores word-formation processes, especially negative prefixation, and investigates how corpus-based methods provide more reliable insights than traditional dictionary-based approaches. Research also extends to the historical development of English dictionaries and the integration of corpus data into language teaching and lexicography.
Professor Jinmu Heo's research lab specializes in the study of leisure experiences among older adults and marginalized populations, with a particular focus on how structured, intentional leisure activities—such as ballet, choir singing, pickleball, park golf, and masters swimming—contribute to successful aging, resilience, and improved quality of life. The lab employs qualitative phenomenological and case study methodologies to explore the psychological, social, and physical dimensions of these experiences, emphasizing the role of leisure in fostering identity, social connection, and post-traumatic recovery. A central theme across the research is the transformative power of leisure as a form of meaningful, long-term engagement that supports mental well-being and social integration in later life.
Professor Hoein Jeong's research lab focuses on preventive and public oral health, with a strong emphasis on improving oral health outcomes for vulnerable populations, including the elderly and people with disabilities. The lab investigates innovative, non-invasive diagnostic tools for periodontal and dental caries detection, such as colorimetric caries tests and optical imaging devices like Q-ray view. It also explores population-level oral health trends, particularly in aging societies, and advocates for equitable access to dental care through policy-oriented research.
Professor Tanvi Solanki’s research lab specializes in the cultural and historical dimensions of listening, voice, and linguistic difference, with a focus on early modern and Enlightenment-era German intellectual history. Her work explores aural epistemologies, particularly through the lens of 'aural philology'—a method that reconstructs historical consciousness through the sonic and performative dimensions of reading and translation. The lab investigates how voice, language, and listening shape cultural identity, nationalism, and cosmopolitanism, especially in relation to migration, displacement, and the canonization of literary and linguistic traditions. Central to the lab’s inquiry is the concept of 'listening to difference,' which interrogates how marginalized voices have been misheard, silenced, or reinterpreted within dominant literary and philosophical narratives.
Professor Taesung Jeon's research lab specializes in translational cancer research, focusing on molecular biomarkers and immune microenvironments in solid tumors. The lab investigates genetic alterations such as 3q amplification and hormonal receptor status using advanced molecular techniques like NanoString nCounter and RT-qPCR, aiming to improve prognosis prediction and treatment stratification in cancers like breast, colorectal, and squamous cell carcinomas. A key focus is on tumor microenvironment components, including Tertiary Lymphoid Structures (TLS), to understand their role in anti-tumor immunity and clinical outcomes. The lab also explores rare and complex neoplasms, such as giant epidermal cysts and extraskeletal osteochondromas, contributing to diagnostic and pathological understanding.
Professor Wanbae Kim's research lab specializes in surgical oncology and gastrointestinal surgery, with a strong focus on biliary tract cancers, breast cancer, and rare soft tissue disorders such as tumoral calcinosis and Castleman’s disease. The lab investigates surgical outcomes, prognostic factors, and optimal treatment strategies—particularly in early-stage and asymptomatic cancers—using retrospective clinical data and pathological analyses. Key research directions include improving resectability and survival in gallbladder cancer, understanding the impact of body mass index on breast cancer prognosis, and advancing diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for rare abdominal masses.
Professor Jun Seok Heo's research lab specializes in biomedical engineering and clinical applications of advanced technologies, with a focus on precision genome editing using CRISPR-Cas systems, spinal surgery outcomes, and predictive modeling for renewable energy systems. The lab integrates molecular biology, medical imaging, and machine learning to develop innovative solutions in regenerative medicine, spinal cord disorders, and sustainable energy forecasting. Recent work emphasizes the translation of CRISPR technologies for base editing, epigenome regulation, and nanotechnology-assisted delivery, while also exploring clinical and radiological predictors in spinal surgery and AI-driven solar power prediction.
Professor Chang-Ju Lee's research lab specializes in advanced energy materials and semiconductor devices, with a strong focus on next-generation energy storage systems and optoelectronic sensors. The lab investigates solid-state batteries using novel inorganic solid electrolytes—particularly halide-based electrolytes—to enhance thermal stability and safety in high-nickel cathode materials. In parallel, the lab develops high-performance wide-bandgap semiconductor devices, such as GaN-based UV photodetectors with multi-layer graphene Schottky contacts, for applications in sensing and renewable energy systems. The research also extends to nuclear energy safety, particularly in the probabilistic safety assessment of advanced small modular reactors (SMART).
Professor Jo Duk's research lab specializes in hematology and transfusion medicine, with a strong focus on the molecular mechanisms underlying hematologic malignancies and blood group disorders. The lab investigates genetic alterations in pediatric and adult acute myeloid leukemia, particularly mutations in splicing factor genes such as SETBP1, SF3B1, U2AF1, and SRSF2, contributing to disease pathogenesis. Additionally, the lab is actively engaged in advancing transfusion medicine through RHD genotyping and the clinical characterization of rare blood group phenotypes like DEL and weak D, aiming to improve patient safety and transfusion outcomes. The integration of molecular diagnostics with clinical hematology underscores the lab’s translational research approach.
Professor Suk-Ki Eom's research lab specializes in advanced energy conversion and storage systems, with a strong focus on fuel cells, thermoelectric generators, and thermal batteries. The lab investigates fundamental transport phenomena—electrical, thermal, and mass transfer—within complex porous and heterogeneous materials using advanced computational modeling and experimental validation. Key research directions include optimizing interfacial contact resistance, mitigating performance degradation (e.g., CO poisoning in PEMFCs), and enhancing system efficiency and safety through microstructure design and process control.
Professor Ji Soo Park's research lab specializes in human factors and ergonomics, focusing on the quantitative assessment of physical and psychological workloads to enhance workplace safety and efficiency. The lab employs biomechanical analysis, psychophysiological signal monitoring (such as EMG, EEG, GSR, and heart rate), and advanced data modeling to evaluate musculoskeletal risks, emotional stability in drivers, and cognitive states under various work environments. A key research direction involves developing real-time physiological monitoring systems for applications in transportation safety and construction site management.
Professor Kyung-Seok Seo's research lab specializes in modern Korean literature, with a particular focus on colonial-era literary production under Japanese imperialism. The lab investigates the intersections of language, identity, and ideology in works by Korean authors who wrote in Japanese, exploring how linguistic choices reflect political coercion, cultural hybridity, and existential resistance. Key research directions include the ethics of literary expression, the construction of national and ethnic identity in diasporic and colonial contexts, and the critical re-evaluation of literary figures once labeled as 'pro-Japanese' due to their linguistic and political circumstances. The lab also examines the role of literature in shaping historical memory and national consciousness during and after the colonial period.
Professor Min-ji Jung's research lab focuses on educational psychology, mental health, and youth well-being, with a strong emphasis on understanding and supporting vulnerable populations such as students, adolescents, and pet-owning adults. The lab investigates factors influencing student retention in higher education, the psychological impact of pet loss, and behavioral interventions for children with internalizing emotional challenges. Additionally, the lab explores public health issues among youth, including energy drink consumption and its associations with substance use and academic stress. Through mixed-methods and quantitative research designs, the lab aims to inform policy and practice in education, mental health, and youth development.
Professor Chol Park's research focuses on the arithmetic of Galois representations, particularly in the context of modularity, p-adic Hodge theory, and the Langlands program. His work centers on understanding the modularity of Galois representations, especially in the setting of CM fields and their associated automorphic forms, with a strong emphasis on Serre weights, deformation rings, and the structure of mod p cohomology. He employs advanced tools from integral p-adic Hodge theory, Breuil modules, and strongly divisible modules to analyze the local behavior of Galois representations at p and to establish connections between automorphic representations and their mod p reductions.
Professor Jongwon Yoo's research lab focuses on nephrology and transplant medicine, with a strong emphasis on improving outcomes for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Key research directions include the impact of physical function and frailty on post-transplant survival, the role of home-based exercise interventions in mitigating frailty, and the challenges of managing kidney transplantation in the context of comorbid conditions such as rare diseases (e.g., Erdheim-Chester disease) and infections (e.g., COVID-19). The lab also explores innovative applications of digital technologies, such as metaverse platforms, for preserving and disseminating digital cultural heritage.
Professor Young Ho So's research lab specializes in vascular imaging and interventional radiology, with a focus on the diagnosis, follow-up, and endovascular management of complex vascular diseases. The lab investigates vascular changes in conditions such as Takayasu arteritis and post-surgical complications like left atrial wall calcification, while also advancing endovascular techniques for thrombosed arteriovenous fistulas and vascular malformations. Their work emphasizes the integration of CT imaging, hemodynamic assessment, and minimally invasive interventions to improve clinical outcomes.
Professor Han-Bit Cho's research lab specializes in gynecologic oncology, with a primary focus on improving outcomes for patients with ovarian and cervical cancers. The lab investigates mechanisms of chemotherapy resistance, particularly involving molecular markers like API5, and evaluates prognostic biomarkers such as CA125 in advanced epithelial ovarian cancer. It also conducts translational research using functional assays like the ATP-based chemosensitivity test and advanced imaging techniques such as 18F-FDG PET/PET-CT for early cancer detection in asymptomatic individuals. The lab is committed to developing evidence-based clinical guidelines tailored to the Korean healthcare context.
Professor Kim, Yosep's research lab specializes in materials science and nuclear engineering, focusing on the corrosion behavior and degradation mechanisms of zirconium-based alloys in nuclear reactor environments. The lab investigates in-reactor oxidation, hydride effects, and microstructural evolution in fuel cladding materials such as Zircaloy-4 and Zr-2.5Nb under irradiation and high-temperature conditions. Additionally, the lab explores the application of big data analytics and advanced data processing techniques to enhance cybersecurity and information system management, particularly in monitoring and analyzing large-scale security logs to prevent insider threats.
Professor Damee Kim's research lab specializes in media and communication studies, with a focus on digital media consumption, youth media practices, and the socio-cultural impacts of new media technologies. Her work explores how young people navigate multi-platform media environments, the role of social media in political engagement, and the challenges and opportunities faced by independent artists in online performance. The lab emphasizes critical analysis of media affordances, audience interaction, and the intersection of technology, identity, and participation in digital culture.
