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 Dongeun Joh's research lab specializes in constitutional law, with a particular focus on constitutional crisis, constitutional amendment procedures, and the historical and theoretical foundations of constitutional supremacy. The lab explores pivotal moments in constitutional history—such as the 1952 Busan political turmoil and the 1961 May 16 coup—to analyze the legitimacy of constitutional authority, the role of constituent power, and the mechanisms of constitutional protection. It also investigates the interplay between constitutional interpretation, human rights, and international law, especially in the context of judicial review and the development of constitutional identity in modern written constitutions. The lab’s work critically examines the normative and institutional dimensions of constitutional change, including the concept of constitutional continuity and the legitimacy of revolutionary constitutionalism.
Professor Jeongseung Kim's research lab focuses on interdisciplinary health and economic impact studies, particularly in aging populations and regional development. The lab investigates metabolic health in metabolically obese normal-weight individuals, emphasizing the role of low muscle mass in cardiovascular risk, while also analyzing the socioeconomic implications of international trade agreements—such as the Korea-US FTA—on regional industries, especially agriculture in Gyeonggi Province. The lab integrates clinical diagnostics, such as transesophageal echocardiography, with economic modeling to assess rare but critical medical events like venous and paradoxical air embolism. These diverse research directions reflect a strong commitment to improving health outcomes and regional economic resilience through data-driven, multidisciplinary approaches.
Professor Jaeman Son's research lab specializes in advancing image-guided and adaptive radiotherapy through innovative technologies and patient-specific solutions. The lab focuses on the clinical integration of magnetic resonance-guided radiotherapy (MRgRT), particularly investigating the dosimetric effects of low-field (0.35 T) magnetic resonance systems on stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) for lung and liver cancers. A key research direction involves developing and validating patient-specific bolus techniques using 3D printing and biocompatible materials to improve dose conformity in superficial targets. The lab also pioneers respiratory motion management systems to enhance the precision of breath-hold and gating techniques in external beam radiotherapy.
Professor Seong Eun Moon's research lab focuses on health and education policy innovation, particularly in addressing educational inequities and improving clinical outcomes in sleep apnea management. The lab investigates teacher perceptions and systemic support structures for marginalized learners, aiming to inform evidence-based educational policies. Simultaneously, it explores novel, technology-driven solutions—such as AI-powered smartphone applications—for continuous, accurate monitoring of sleep apnea, especially during periods of non-therapy use. This dual focus bridges educational equity and digital health innovation.
Professor Sung-Hee Jo's research lab specializes in literary studies with a focus on trauma, memory, and intertextuality in modern and contemporary European and Korean literature. The lab explores the representation of historical violence—such as in the Holocaust, the Gwangju Uprising, and Soviet labor camps—through the lens of personal testimony, psychological suffering, and narrative impossibility. It also investigates the philosophical and aesthetic dimensions of love, sacrifice, and moral responsibility in canonical German literature, particularly Goethe’s works, and examines how poetic form mediates traumatic experience.
Professor Ryang-hoon Lim's research lab specializes in experimental particle physics and high-energy nuclear physics, focusing on the properties of the quark-gluon plasma formed in relativistic heavy-ion collisions. The lab investigates quantum chromodynamics (QGP) phenomena through precision measurements of heavy quarks, quarkonia, and hadronic correlations in proton-proton, proton-nucleus, and nucleus-nucleus collisions. Key research directions include probing initial-state nuclear effects, final-state interactions, and the dynamics of particle production in extreme conditions of temperature and density.
Professor Young-hui Yu's research lab specializes in indoor air quality (IAQ) and building environmental health, focusing on mitigating pollutants from indoor sources and optimizing ventilation strategies in residential buildings. The lab investigates the impact of building envelope design, airtightness, and material emissions on occupant health, particularly in relation to 'Sick Building Syndrome.' Key research directions include natural ventilation system design, pollutant dispersion modeling, and the development of evidence-based guidelines for healthy indoor environments. The lab also emphasizes sustainable building practices that balance energy efficiency with healthy indoor air.
Professor Jung Ho Park's research lab specializes in cognitive neuroscience, spatial cognition, and sustainable public policy, with a focus on understanding the neural mechanisms underlying self-other distinction and agency in human behavior, particularly through neuroimaging techniques such as fMRI. The lab also investigates spatial information processing in learning and memory, emphasizing the role of dimensionality and perspective in cognitive performance. In addition, the lab explores real-world policy applications, particularly in regional population dynamics and sustainable food systems, using advanced spatial statistical methods like Multiscale Geographically Weighted Regression (MGWR) and public food procurement models.
Professor Min-A Gu's research lab specializes in biomaterials science and tissue engineering, focusing on the development and evaluation of biocompatible polymers and advanced scaffolds for medical and implant applications. The lab investigates cell-material interactions, including cell migration, electrotaxis, and 3D spheroid models that mimic tumor microenvironments, with an emphasis on mechanobiology and extracellular matrix engineering. Key research directions include surface modification of implant materials—particularly titanium—using plasma treatments to enhance biocompatibility and osseointegration, and the application of functional materials like ITO and poly(L-lactic acid) in regenerative medicine and drug delivery systems.
Professor Song-ee Song's research lab focuses on healthcare system improvement, particularly in inpatient medicine, with an emphasis on hospitalist practice, job satisfaction, and mental well-being. The lab investigates burnout, psychiatric symptoms, and professional satisfaction among hospitalists in Korea, aiming to inform policy and enhance patient care quality. Their work combines epidemiological surveys and psychosocial assessments to identify risk and protective factors in clinical practice settings.
Professor Ki-Woong Lee's research spans biomedical engineering and socio-technical studies, focusing on the interplay between biological mechanisms in acute cerebrovascular events and the sociocultural construction of globalization in creative industries. His lab investigates platelet-mediated rethrombosis in stroke patients following thrombolysis, exploring therapeutic interventions like glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors. Simultaneously, the lab examines the performative dimensions of globalization through actor-network theory, analyzing how global imaginaries and technological practices—such as the adoption of 'fair trade' production systems in Korean advertising—shape local cultural industries. This dual focus bridges clinical intervention with critical social theory, emphasizing both biological and sociotechnical systems.
Professor Moon Rennie Jungyean's research lab specializes in global education policy, with a focus on the international diffusion of human rights education (HRE) in state schools. The lab examines how political, economic, and institutional factors shape state-level adoption of HRE, drawing on cross-national comparative data and theoretical frameworks such as modernization theory, neocorporatist institutionalism, and strategic state behavior. Current research explores the role of international norms, reputational incentives, and developmental trajectories in educational reform. The lab also investigates the intersection of education policy with global governance and nation-building strategies.
Professor Huasha Zhang's research focuses on the historical interplay between statecraft, technology, and identity in Tibet and the broader Himalayan region from the 18th to the 20th century. Her work explores how imperial and nationalist projects—particularly those of Qing China, the Republic of China, and British India—shaped political authority, technological access, and cultural memory in Tibet. She examines the role of infrastructure (like the Sichuan Route), media (especially radio), and diasporic communities in constructing and contesting national and transnational identities. Her research also delves into the spiritual-political agency of key figures such as the Ninth Panchen Lama, revealing the complex dynamics of religious leadership amid state-building and imperial ambitions.
Professor Pedersen Nikolaj J.L. Linding's research lab focuses on cultural globalization, particularly examining the Korean Wave (Hallyu) as a dynamic model of glocalization. The lab explores hybrid cultural dynamics across industry, politics, aesthetics, religion, and epistemology, with a special emphasis on the Korean philosophical framework of Tonghak and the concept of Puryŏn Kiyŏn. Research directions include the sustainability of cultural exports, resistance to cultural imperialism, and the role of indigenous epistemologies in shaping global cultural flows.
Professor Jieun Shim's research lab specializes in Russian literary and cultural studies, with a particular focus on the interplay between literature, memory, and national identity. The lab explores canonical Russian texts—especially poetry and drama—through interdisciplinary lenses, examining how literary works like Pushkin’s 'If All Your Life...' and Bulgakov’s play on Pushkin’s death function as cultural monuments. Research also investigates cross-cultural reception, particularly the translation, adaptation, and digital circulation of Russian literature in Korea, highlighting transnational literary exchange and the construction of literary mythologies.
Professor Ji-Yoon Choi's research lab specializes in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century British literature, with a focus on travel writing, utopian and dystopian imaginaries, and the intersections of literature, environment, and identity. The lab explores how literary texts from the Romantic and early modern periods engage with ideas of nationhood, sensibility, and ecological crisis, often through the lens of mobility, cultural comparison, and speculative futures. Central to the lab’s work is the critical re-evaluation of canonical and overlooked authors—such as Barrow, Shelley, Sterne, Defoe, and Davys—to uncover complex, often ambivalent, visions of human progress, civilizational difference, and ethical responsibility.
Professor Go-won Jeong's research lab focuses on critical cultural studies, gender and identity in contemporary Korean society, and the sociocultural dynamics of music and media. The lab explores how traditional arts like the kayaegam (kayagum) evolve in modern contexts, examining issues of authenticity, hybridity, and invented traditions. It also investigates personal and collective identities through lenses such as feminism, mental health, and digital intimacy, particularly in the context of online dating and media representation. The lab integrates interdisciplinary approaches—drawing from cultural theory, psychology, and musicology—to analyze how power, gender, and technology shape individual experiences and social norms in South Korea and beyond.
Professor Sohoon Yi's research lab focuses on migration, transnational labor, and the politics of belonging, particularly examining the experiences of Korean Chinese migrants in South Korea. The lab investigates how state policies and immigration technologies produce temporal and spatial forms of inclusion and exclusion, especially through visa systems like the H-2 and F-4 statuses. A central theme is the negotiation of identity, citizenship, and social belonging among transnational care workers. The lab also explores the broader implications of these dynamics for global migration governance and racialized labor regimes.
Professor Na Yeon Han's research lab specializes in diagnostic radiology with a focus on rare and complex abdominal and pelvic pathologies. The lab investigates the cross-sectional imaging features of uncommon solid and cystic tumors, inflammatory conditions, and congenital anomalies, particularly those involving the gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary system, and soft tissues. The lab emphasizes advanced imaging techniques such as CT and MRI, including magnetic resonance enterography and diffusion-weighted imaging, to improve the characterization and differentiation of rare entities like undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma, renal schwannoma, malakoplakia, and OHVIRA syndrome. Their work contributes significantly to radiological diagnosis and clinical decision-making in challenging cases.
Professor Sijeong Kim's research lab focuses on the intersection of digital transformation, societal innovation, and educational development in the context of intelligent information societies. The lab explores digital literacy, privacy awareness, and the role of technology in shaping public policy and education—particularly through project-based learning, STS (Science and Technology Studies) education, and open educational technologies. Research directions include the impact of digital capabilities on individual and societal outcomes, the design of technology-enhanced learning environments, and the development of policy-relevant educational frameworks for future public service professionals.
