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 Hee-Jin Han's research lab focuses on the philosophical and ethical foundations of medicine, with a particular emphasis on the social, historical, and epistemological dimensions of medical concepts. The lab explores core medical ideas such as 'normality,' 'pathology,' 'disease,' and 'evidence-based medicine' through the lens of 20th-century French medical philosophy, especially the works of Georges Canguilhem and Pierre-Jean-Georges Cabanis. Research directions include the critique of medical norms, the role of clinical insight in diagnostic uncertainty, and the ethical implications of medicalization and overdiagnosis.
Professor Tae-Yong Koo's research lab specializes in intelligent control systems for autonomous robotic systems, with a focus on multi-robot coordination, adaptive learning control, and formation control. The lab develops advanced control algorithms for mobile and biped robots, emphasizing stability, convergence, and real-time adaptability in dynamic environments. Key research directions include iterative learning control, decentralized control with collision avoidance, and hybrid control strategies using formal models such as Petri-Nets for complex robotic behaviors.
Professor Yun Chae Noh's research lab specializes in cognitive and functional linguistics, with a focus on semantic and syntactic analysis of specialized lexical domains in French. The lab investigates metaphorical structures in scientific and technical discourse—particularly in astronomy and ICT (information and communication technology)—exploring how conceptual metaphors shape understanding and accessibility. It also examines perception verbs, pseudo-attributive verbs, and complex syntactic constructions such as 'se faire/laisser/voir + infinitif', emphasizing cross-linguistic and cognitive frameworks. The lab integrates cognitive semantics theories, including conceptual metaphor and conceptual integration, to analyze language use in both everyday and specialized contexts.
Professor Hye-Jin Lee's research lab focuses on interdisciplinary studies at the intersection of consumer behavior, cultural psychology, and health sciences. The lab investigates how cultural values—particularly power distance belief—shape consumer decision-making, including price sensitivity and purchase avoidance, while also exploring the psychological and physiological impacts of lifestyle and wellness interventions. A significant portion of the lab’s work examines the effectiveness of mindfulness-based therapies and dietary quality in relation to self-rated health, especially among middle-aged women. Additionally, the lab conducts clinical research on functional foods, such as onion peel extract, to evaluate their effects on blood coagulation and cardiovascular health markers in at-risk populations.
Professor Soo-Young Hong's research lab specializes in physical and organic chemistry, with a focus on reaction kinetics, solvent effects, and reaction mechanisms—particularly the solvolysis of alkyl halides such as benzyl and substituted benzyl bromides. The lab investigates the influence of solvent polarity and electronic effects on activation parameters and reaction pathways, often employing conductivity measurements to study reaction kinetics. A significant portion of the work also explores ion exchange processes, especially the removal of iron and hardness ions from water using cation exchange resins, highlighting applications in water treatment and industrial water quality improvement. The lab combines fundamental kinetic studies with practical environmental and industrial chemistry applications.
Professor Hyeon-A Park's research lab focuses on digital governance, regulatory frameworks in online environments, and the socio-legal challenges arising from emerging technologies in digital spaces. The lab explores issues such as in-game harassment, online hate speech, and the regulation of loot boxes in online and mobile games, with an emphasis on balancing industry self-regulation, government intervention, and user protection. It also investigates the role of technology, law, and social norms in shaping ethical digital environments, particularly in virtual communities and educational technology contexts.
Professor J. Lee's research lab specializes in film studies and visual culture, with a focus on cinematic realism, narrative structure, and the aesthetics of repetition and imagination in contemporary cinema. The lab explores the works of influential directors such as Hong Sang-soo and Luis Buñuel, analyzing their use of time, space, and symbolic structures to construct fantasy and realism. It also investigates the theoretical foundations of montage and visual editing as tools for shaping consciousness and meaning in film.
Professor Hyun Jong Na's research lab specializes in financial economics and accounting, with a focus on corporate finance, behavioral finance, and the application of advanced analytics in financial decision-making. The lab investigates critical issues such as earnings management, stock price crash risk, and the impact of corporate governance on financial policies, particularly in the context of South Korea’s unique institutional environment. Recent work also explores the integration of machine learning and AI in accounting and auditing, as well as the financial well-being of households in relation to life-cycle financial burdens. The lab emphasizes empirical research using high-quality, granular data to address real-world financial and regulatory challenges.
Professor Jong Hag Choi's research lab focuses on corporate governance, financial reporting, and accounting policy, with a particular emphasis on the interplay between corporate behavior, financial conservatism, and market efficiency. The lab investigates how controlling shareholders influence accounting choices and firm value during both crisis and non-crisis periods, especially in the context of corporate governance mechanisms. It also explores the role of financial reporting standards—such as comprehensive income and net income—in determining executive compensation, earnings predictability, and equity market reactions. Additionally, the lab examines institutional reforms, such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and their impact on audit quality and auditor behavior.
Professor Sunny Tae's research lab specializes in critical cultural studies, literary theory, and memory studies with a particular focus on German and Central European literature, trauma theory, and the intersection of literature with political and ethical consciousness. The lab explores postwar German and Austrian literary texts as sites of cultural memory, especially concerning the Holocaust and national identity, while also examining the role of literature in shaping collective historical awareness. It investigates themes such as trauma, gender, and power through the lens of modern and contemporary European literature, with a strong emphasis on authors like Peter Handke, Judith Hermann, and Hugo von Hofmannsthal.
Professor Lee Minchul's research lab specializes in quantum transport phenomena in low-dimensional systems, with a focus on strongly correlated electron systems, spintronics, and thermoelectric effects in nanostructured materials. The lab investigates quantum dot-based devices, including Josephson junctions and doped semiconductors, to explore emergent quantum phases such as room-temperature ferromagnetism and 0–π transitions. Using advanced theoretical frameworks like the nonequilibrium Keldysh formalism, the group uncovers non-equilibrium dynamics, including the interplay between Coulomb interactions, temperature modulation, and charge/heat transport. Their work bridges fundamental many-body physics with potential applications in spintronics and quantum energy conversion.
Professor Kyu-Yeon Won's research lab specializes in translational biomedical research, focusing on the molecular mechanisms underlying inflammatory diseases, cancer progression, and tissue repair. The lab investigates key signaling pathways in conditions such as acute liver injury, breast cancer, and allergic inflammation, with an emphasis on identifying therapeutic targets like PDRN, RIP3, and alpha1-antitrypsin. Utilizing a combination of preclinical models, clinical imaging (e.g., T2* MRI), and immunohistochemical analyses, the lab aims to bridge basic science discoveries with clinical applications in oncology and inflammatory disorders.
Professor Sung-Soo Hong's research spans diverse fields, including food and consumer behavior, molecular genetics, and electronic engineering. His work explores the relationship between consumer lifestyles and restaurant menu preferences, investigates genetic polymorphisms in the apolipoprotein B gene and their impact on lipid metabolism in Koreans, and develops advanced power drive circuits for plasma display panels. These interdisciplinary efforts reflect a strong focus on both biological systems and technological innovation in consumer electronics.
Professor Hye-jun Yoon's research lab focuses on clinical and translational studies in infectious diseases, oncology, and public health, with a strong emphasis on improving patient outcomes through early detection, infection control, and mental health interventions. The lab investigates healthcare-associated infections such as vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), evaluates imaging modalities for cancer staging—particularly in breast and cervical cancers—and explores stigma and access to care among vulnerable populations, including immigrants and psychiatric patients. A recurring theme is the integration of clinical data with health system strategies to enhance prevention, diagnosis, and follow-up care.
Professor Ji-hyun Choi's research lab focuses on clinical and translational studies in neurology and nursing science, with a strong emphasis on neurological complications of toxic exposures—particularly methanol poisoning—and their management. The lab also investigates cognitive and psychological aspects in healthcare professionals and patients, including metacognition in nursing students, ethical decision-making in nursing, and mental health outcomes in infertility. Research spans from clinical neuroimaging (e.g., medial temporal lobe atrophy in Alzheimer’s disease) to hematological disorders with neurological manifestations, such as essential thrombocythemia presenting as large vessel stroke. The lab integrates clinical, psychological, and educational perspectives to improve patient outcomes and professional practice.
Professor Suhong Chae's research lab focuses on the political economy of labor and industrial transformation in contemporary Vietnam, with a particular emphasis on the interplay between globalization, state policy, and transnational labor migration. The lab explores how industrialization and capitalist reforms since the Đổi Mới era have reshaped class identities, regional affiliations, and transnational labor relations—especially in relation to South Korea and China. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork, the lab investigates workers' agency, resistance, and identity formation in export-oriented manufacturing zones and among Vietnamese migrant workers in foreign labor markets.
Professor You-Joong Kim's research lab specializes in modern and contemporary East Asian literature, with a focus on the reception and transformation of Western modernism, particularly in Korea, China, and Japan. The lab explores intercultural literary exchanges, the ideological underpinnings of literary movements such as 'overcoming modernity' and 'zhizhuism,' and the transmedial influences of genres like wuxia fiction on digital media. It also conducts in-depth textual criticism, especially on key modern Korean poets like Kim Gil-ryong, with attention to manuscript variants and literary authenticity.
Professor Hyunseop Kim's research lab focuses on interdisciplinary studies at the intersection of ethics, public policy, and socio-economic governance. The lab explores ethical implications of emerging biotechnologies—particularly gene editing and regenerative medicine—while also examining institutional and behavioral dimensions of corporate governance, especially in innovation-driven firms. A central theme is the ethical and normative evaluation of policy frameworks in climate change, technology regulation, and democratic resilience, with an emphasis on justice, sustainability, and institutional accountability. The lab integrates philosophical ethics with empirical policy analysis to address complex societal challenges.
Professor Il-sin Kang's research lab focuses on constitutional theory, democratic governance, and institutional reform within the framework of South Korea’s democratic consolidation. The lab explores foundational constitutional concepts such as republicanism, civic participation, constitutional review, and the balance between rights and duties in modern democratic states. Key research directions include deliberative democracy, constitutional oversight mechanisms, environmental governance, and the institutionalization of citizen participation—particularly through models like the citizen jury system. The lab also critically examines the role of constitutional institutions such as the Audit Service and the judiciary in ensuring democratic legitimacy, accountability, and the rule of law.
Professor Hyerim Lee's research lab focuses on environmental and occupational health, particularly in identifying and mitigating health hazards from chemical exposures such as PHMG-Phosphate and HCFC-123. The lab conducts toxicological hazard assessments, establishes reference concentration values (RfCworker), and proposes domestic occupational exposure limits (OELs) to support regulatory frameworks under occupational safety laws. Additionally, the lab investigates molecular mechanisms in chronic inflammatory diseases, including the role of prostaglandin E2 and cytokines like IL-6, IL-8, and VEGF in nasal polyp-derived fibroblasts. A parallel research line explores cybersecurity in mobile technology, emphasizing privacy-preserving methods for detecting malicious Android applications using machine learning techniques.
