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 Hunyeop Kim's research lab specializes in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques, with a primary focus on transoral and transaxillary robotic thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer. The lab investigates surgical outcomes, neuromonitoring during endotracheal intubation, and comparative effectiveness between robotic and conventional laparoscopic approaches in endocrine surgery. Research also extends to optimizing surgical instrumentation and patient safety through real-time neuromonitoring and technical refinement.
Professor Seung Hoon Lee's research lab focuses on sleep medicine and neuro-otology, with a strong emphasis on the diagnosis and pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The lab investigates the anatomical and physiological factors influencing OSA severity, including the impact of open-mouth breathing and upper airway anatomy, as well as the role of biomarkers such as coagulability in cardiovascular comorbidities. Additionally, the lab explores molecular mechanisms in glioma stem cells, particularly the EGFRvIII-PEDF-STAT3/Notch1 axis, linking oncogenic signaling to tumor progression. The lab also examines environmental noise impacts, such as wind turbine noise, on human auditory perception and annoyance. These interdisciplinary efforts integrate clinical diagnostics, molecular biology, and auditory science to advance understanding of sleep disorders and related systemic complications.
Professor Hye Yeon Jang's research lab focuses on the pathophysiology of acute and chronic kidney injury, with a particular emphasis on ischemia-reperfusion injury, immune cell dynamics, and the role of innate and adaptive immunity in renal repair. The lab investigates how microbial colonization, metabolic disorders like NAFLD, and cellular stress responses—including calpain activation and mitochondrial dysfunction—affect kidney function and injury progression. Using preclinical models, patient cohorts, and stem cell-based therapies, the lab explores novel immunomodulatory strategies, including mesenchymal stem cells and B cell-mediated tissue repair, to develop potential therapeutic interventions for kidney diseases.
Professor Jae-Sang Kim's research lab focuses on molecular mechanisms underlying innate immune signaling, neural development, and cellular stress responses. Key research directions include Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) signaling in inflammation, particularly the role of NADPH oxidase 4 (Nox4) in LPS-induced ROS and NF-κB activation; the functional equivalence and developmental competence of proneural bHLH transcription factors such as Mash1 and Ngn2 in neuronal fate specification; and the non-mitochondrial functions of chaperonins like Hsp60 in regulating cell survival pathways via IKK/NF-κB signaling. The lab also investigates transcriptional regulators such as Gcm homologs and novel bHLH repressors like Hes6 in neural cell fate decisions and disease-relevant pathways in cancer, including integrative genomics in lung adenocarcinoma.
Professor Lee Changhyoup's research lab specializes in gravitational wave astrophysics and multi-messenger astronomy, focusing on the detection and analysis of gravitational wave signals from compact binary mergers, particularly neutron star binaries. The lab conducts advanced data analysis of signals from LIGO and Virgo detectors, integrating electromagnetic counterparts to study the physics of kilonovae, r-process nucleosynthesis, and the properties of neutron star matter. A key research direction involves improving parameter estimation and signal modeling using joint gravitational-wave and electromagnetic observations, such as those from GW170817 and GRB 170817A. The lab also investigates continuous gravitational wave emissions from rapidly spinning pulsars and transient signals from long-duration events.
Professor Jong-Il Hwang's research lab focuses on signal transduction mechanisms in mammalian cells, particularly the molecular regulation and functional roles of phospholipase C (PLC) isoforms in intracellular signaling. The lab investigates PLC isoforms such as PLC-eta and PLC-beta, emphasizing their structural domains, interactions with scaffolding proteins like Shank2 and NHE-RF, and their roles in compartmentalized signaling at the plasma membrane. Additionally, the lab explores G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling, including atypical chemokine receptors like CXCR7, and their implications in immune regulation, inflammation, and disease. The lab also contributes to translational research, such as improving xenotransplantation outcomes through cytoprotective gene expression in porcine cells.
Professor Seung-Chul Kim's research lab specializes in plant evolutionary biology, with a focus on phylogenetics, molecular systematics, and the mechanisms of adaptive radiation and speciation in island floras. The lab investigates the genetic and genomic basis of evolutionary diversification, particularly in endemic plant groups such as the woody Sonchus alliance in Macaronesia and sunflowers in North America. Using molecular markers, including ITS and chloroplast DNA, the lab explores species relationships, hybridization, introgression, and the role of genomic architecture in trait evolution. Their work integrates molecular data with morphological and ecological traits to understand how biodiversity arises and is maintained in insular and rapidly radiating plant lineages.
Professor Chang-kyun Lee's research lab specializes in gastrointestinal endoscopy and molecular oncology, with a strong focus on improving endoscopic treatment outcomes for colorectal polyps and gastric neoplasia. The lab investigates novel natural compounds with antitumor properties, such as cinnamaldehyde derivatives, for their potential in cancer therapy. Additionally, the lab conducts large-scale epidemiological and clinical studies on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), particularly examining the impact of immunosuppressive therapies on vaccine responses and infection risks like tuberculosis. These multidisciplinary efforts integrate clinical endoscopy, translational oncology, and health informatics to advance precision medicine in gastrointestinal diseases.
Professor Ja Won Koo's research lab specializes in vestibular and otological disorders, with a focus on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of balance and hearing dysfunctions. The lab investigates mechanisms underlying ototoxicity, particularly the role of systemic inflammation in enhancing aminoglycoside uptake in the cochlea, and explores clinical conditions such as benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, pulsatile tinnitus, and superior canal dehiscence syndrome. Using clinical case series, animal models, and advanced imaging and audiometric techniques, the lab aims to improve understanding of inner ear pathologies and optimize therapeutic interventions, including intratympanic gentamicin and surgical approaches. Their work bridges clinical otology with translational research to address medically intractable vestibular disorders.
Professor Park Bum Jun's research lab specializes in interfacial science and soft matter physics, focusing on the behavior of colloidal and Janus particles at fluid–fluid interfaces. The lab investigates capillary and electrostatic interactions, surfactant and salt effects on interfacial forces, and the design of functional materials such as hydrochromic inks and microbubbles. Key research directions include the self-assembly of anisotropic particles, interfacial forces measured via optical tweezers, and stimuli-responsive materials for sensing and printing applications.
Professor Sung Youb Kim's research lab specializes in advanced materials design for sustainable energy technologies, with a primary focus on next-generation energy storage systems and thermoelectric applications. The lab develops innovative nanostructured materials—particularly silicon-based anodes and PbTe-based thermoelectric materials—through novel synthesis and engineering strategies such as void engineering, lamellar nanostructuring, and 3D printing. Key research directions include stress management in high-capacity battery anodes, auxetic behavior in 2D materials, and scalable fabrication of high-performance, commercially viable energy materials. The lab emphasizes practical feasibility by addressing challenges such as volume expansion, electrode density, and system integration.
Professor Pansik Jang's research lab specializes in biocatalysis and carbohydrate chemistry, focusing on the enzymatic and chemical modification of polysaccharides and lipids to enhance their solubility, stability, and functional properties. The lab develops innovative biotechnological approaches such as TEMPO-mediated oxidation of polysaccharides, lipase-catalyzed glycerolysis in microemulsion and reversed micellar systems, and the characterization of novel proteases from medicinal plants. These studies are applied to food science and nanotechnology, aiming to improve food quality, develop smart packaging, and enable sustainable bioprocesses. The lab also integrates advanced analytical techniques like HPLC and backscattering spectroscopy to monitor reaction kinetics and emulsion stability.
Professor Jihye Park's research lab focuses on understanding the biological mechanisms underlying chronic diseases, particularly neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and hematological malignancies like multiple myeloma. The lab employs advanced technologies such as single-cell RNA sequencing and preclinical disease models to dissect the tumor microenvironment and identify novel biomarkers for disease progression. Additionally, the lab investigates the long-term cardiovascular risks in cancer survivors and explores targeted therapeutic strategies, including receptor-based antiviral therapies for viral infections like human cytomegalovirus.
Professor Sangho Choi's research lab specializes in neuroinflammation and oxidative stress mechanisms in neurodegenerative diseases, with a particular focus on the roles of NADPH oxidase, cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2), and microglial activation in conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. The lab investigates how enzymatic pathways and reactive oxygen species contribute to neuronal damage and disease progression, using genetically modified mouse models and pharmacological inhibitors. Their work highlights the underappreciated role of COX-1 in neuroinflammation and challenges the prevailing focus on COX-2 in therapeutic strategies.
Professor Jaeyoung Jang's research lab specializes in the development of solution-processed semiconductor materials and devices for next-generation electronics. The lab focuses on high-performance organic and hybrid field-effect transistors, with particular emphasis on optimizing crystalline thin films, colloidal nanocrystals, and photoresponsive memory devices. Key research directions include the design of functional nanomaterials—such as CdSe quantum dots and InAs nanocrystals—engineered with tailored surface ligands to enhance charge transport, stability, and optoelectronic functionality. The lab also explores molecular doping strategies and advanced characterization techniques to advance applications in flexible electronics, energy-efficient computing, and multibit optical memories.
Professor Park Hui Joon's research lab specializes in next-generation optoelectronic materials and devices, with a primary focus on perovskite and polymer solar cells, photonic color filters, and advanced hole-transporting materials. The lab pioneers innovative materials design and scalable fabrication techniques—such as roll-to-roll processing and nanostructured photonic integration—to achieve high efficiency, stability, and low-cost production. Key research directions include interface engineering, morphology control in bulk heterojunction systems, and exploiting photoexcited states in organic semiconductors for enhanced device performance. The lab’s work bridges fundamental materials science with practical applications in energy-efficient displays and sustainable photovoltaics.
Professor Eun Young Song's research lab focuses on immunological and molecular mechanisms underlying infectious diseases, particularly SARS-CoV-2 immunity and hepatitis B virus persistence, with an emphasis on serological and virological biomarkers. The lab also investigates genetic associations in immune-related genes, such as HLA class II alleles, and explores epigenetic regulation of chemokines in cancer immunosurveillance. A key research direction involves understanding the neurobiological basis of spatial memory through hippocampal place cell dynamics in rodent models. The lab integrates clinical virology, molecular immunology, and systems biology to address public health challenges in infectious diseases and cancer.
Professor Young Joon Hong's research lab specializes in advanced nanomaterials and 2D heteroepitaxy, focusing on the rational design and integration of III-V semiconductors, graphene, and functional polymers for next-generation optoelectronic and environmental applications. The lab pioneers van der Waals epitaxy techniques to grow vertically aligned nanowires and heterostructures on graphene and flexible substrates, enabling flexible, deformable, and reusable optoelectronic devices such as full-color LEDs and sensors. Key research directions include non-covalent epitaxial growth mechanisms, polarity control in nanostructures, and functional nanomaterials for environmental remediation and energy applications.
Professor Youngjun Hong's research lab specializes in advanced nanomaterials and 2D heteroepitaxial growth, focusing on van der Waals epitaxy of III-V semiconductors on graphene and other 2D materials. The lab pioneers innovative approaches for monolithic integration of III-nitride and III-arsenide-based nanowire and nanorod heterostructures, enabling flexible, deformable, and high-performance optoelectronic devices such as tunable-color LEDs and remote heteroepitaxial LED arrays. Key research directions include controlling epitaxial orientation, polarity inversion, and interfacial engineering through noncovalent interactions, with applications in next-generation displays, sensors, and reusable semiconductor platforms. The lab combines advanced characterization techniques—such as high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and density functional theory—with precise growth control via metal-organic chemical vapor deposition to achieve atomic-scale precision in nanostructure fabrication.
Professor Hyosung Kim's research lab specializes in gastrointestinal and hematologic oncology, with a strong focus on molecular pathology, biomarker discovery, and prognostic modeling in gastric cancer and lymphomas. The lab investigates the role of viral markers such as Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA load, tumor suppressor and oncogene expression (e.g., p53, PTEN, RTKs), and molecular subtypes in guiding clinical decision-making. Key research directions include improving risk stratification through integrated molecular profiling and evaluating the impact of systemic therapies like metformin on survival outcomes in cancer patients with comorbidities such as diabetes.
