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Professor Hwanjun Song's research lab specializes in scalable and robust machine learning, with a focus on addressing real-world challenges in data quality, efficiency, and system design. The lab explores robust training techniques for deep learning under noisy or imbalanced labels, develops efficient parallel algorithms for clustering and density-based clustering (e.g., DBSCAN and k-medoids), and advances transformer-based architectures for computer vision tasks. Their work bridges theoretical insights with practical systems, emphasizing high performance, accuracy, and scalability in big data environments.
Professor Hyohyun Ahn's research lab specializes in clinical and translational studies focusing on microcirculation, particularly intestinal and gastric blood flow regulation using laser Doppler flowmetry. The lab investigates the hemodynamic effects of anesthetic and analgesic agents on postoperative recovery, with a strong emphasis on optimizing gastrointestinal motility and perfusion. Additional research directions include dermatological applications of chemical peels and laser therapies for skin conditions prevalent in patients with skin of color, such as acne and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The lab integrates advanced optical monitoring techniques with clinical outcomes to improve surgical and aesthetic patient care.
Professor Gwan-Su Yi's research lab specializes in the development of advanced functional polymers and composite materials for sustainable energy and environmental applications. Key research directions include the design and synthesis of sulfonated and fluorinated poly(arylene ether)s with tailored ion-conducting and thermal properties for use in fuel cells and proton exchange membranes. The lab also focuses on biodegradable polymers such as polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) to address environmental challenges, as well as the integration of nanomaterials like carbon nanofibers and ethynyl-terminated polymers for enhanced mechanical and thermal performance. The work emphasizes structure-property relationships, cross-linking strategies, and performance optimization for next-generation energy and materials technologies.
Professor Kyung Ah Park's research lab specializes in anterior segment and posterior segment imaging, with a focus on optical coherence tomography (OCT) applications in pediatric and adult ocular diseases. The lab investigates retinal and choroidal layer thickness profiles in various conditions, including preterm development, optic neuritis, and myopic optic disc tilt, leveraging advanced imaging techniques like spectral-domain and enhanced depth imaging OCT. A key direction involves applying deep learning to automate the detection of ocular pathologies from fundus photographs, particularly for myopic tilted discs. The lab also explores long-term complications of intraocular lens implantation, especially in pseudoexfoliation syndrome.
Professor In Hyun Kim's research lab specializes in intelligent systems and automated decision-making, with a focus on personalized recommendation systems, motion planning for autonomous agents, and natural language processing for mental health assessment. The lab develops advanced algorithms in data mining, artificial intelligence, and rule-based reasoning to address real-world challenges in e-commerce, robotics, and healthcare. Key research directions include kinodynamic motion planning for complex systems, automated web service composition with task dependency modeling, and NLP-driven depression symptom detection from social media. The lab integrates theoretical innovation with practical applications in biomedical informatics and human-centered computing.
Professor Sung Reul Kim's research lab focuses on environmental and occupational health, with a strong emphasis on human exposure to environmental pollutants and their health impacts. The lab investigates the presence and analysis of toxic compounds—such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)—in human biological matrices like human milk, aiming to assess risks to mothers and infants. Additionally, the lab explores psychosocial factors in healthcare workers, particularly nurses, examining how personality traits, resilience, and compassion-related constructs influence job stress, burnout, and well-being. The research integrates analytical chemistry, environmental toxicology, and public health psychology to address both environmental exposures and mental health in clinical populations.
Professor Sangjun Park's research lab specializes in advanced oxide materials and nanofabrication, with a strong focus on atomic layer deposition (ALD) for precise control of oxygen vacancies in titanium dioxide thin films. The lab explores the fundamental mechanisms of resistive switching in oxide-based resistive random access memory (ReRAM) devices, leveraging plasma-enhanced ALD to engineer defect structures at the atomic level. Additionally, the lab develops reusable nanomold templates for ultra-thin metal nanomeshes, particularly gold, enabling high-precision, scalable nanofabrication. The work bridges materials synthesis, nanoscale characterization, and device applications in next-generation electronics and sensors.
Professor Kyung Joon Oh's research lab specializes in maternal-fetal medicine, with a primary focus on the pathophysiology of preterm birth, intra-amniotic inflammation, and microbial infections such as those caused by Ureaplasma species. The lab investigates the limitations of traditional amniotic fluid culture and the clinical utility of molecular diagnostics like PCR in detecting subclinical intra-amniotic infections. Key research directions include understanding the interplay between intra-amniotic inflammation, fetal inflammatory response, and adverse neonatal outcomes such as intraventricular hemorrhage and respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants. The lab also explores interventions like cervical cerclage and vaginal progesterone to prevent preterm birth in high-risk pregnancies.
Professor Jubae Park's research lab specializes in epigenetic mechanisms in cancer, with a primary focus on DNA methylation as a biomarker for early cancer detection and prognosis. The lab investigates tumor-specific methylation patterns in non-invasive samples such as plasma and bronchial lavage, particularly in colorectal and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Key research directions include identifying epigenetic markers like p16, RASSF1A, H-cadherin, and MGMT for sensitivity and specificity in early-stage cancer detection, and exploring the clinical significance of DNMT expression and methylation in tumor progression and recurrence. The lab also examines the impact of environmental exposures, such as smoking, on epigenetic alterations and their association with cancer risk and survival outcomes.
Professor Hee-Jin Kim's research lab specializes in power electronics and renewable energy integration, with a strong focus on modular multilevel converters (MMC) for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems. The lab investigates advanced control strategies—such as harmonic injection and inertial response control—to enhance system stability, extend operational limits, and improve energy efficiency. In parallel, the lab explores human development and early childhood education, particularly the impact of maternal interaction, book types, and socioeconomic factors on child cognitive and emotional development. This interdisciplinary approach bridges electrical engineering and developmental psychology, emphasizing both technological innovation and social well-being.
Professor Jongheon Kang's research lab specializes in the design, synthesis, and application of advanced porous materials, particularly metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), zeolites, and zeotype molecular sieves, for energy and environmental applications. The lab focuses on developing novel materials for lithium-ion batteries, methanol-to-olefins (MTO) catalysis, and sustainable energy conversion, with a strong emphasis on structure-property relationships and scalable synthesis. Key innovations include carbon-coated quantum dots, hierarchical porous carbons, and functionalized molecular sieves with tailored pore structures and surface chemistry.
Professor Yxk12's research lab specializes in cardiovascular and geriatric health, focusing on patient-reported outcomes, self-management in chronic diseases, and physiological stress responses. The lab investigates health-related quality of life, cardiac self-efficacy, and perceived health status among elderly and cardiac patients, with an emphasis on psychosocial and behavioral factors influencing health outcomes. Key research directions include the impact of chronic conditions like atrial fibrillation and coronary artery disease on daily functioning and psychological well-being, as well as biomarkers of stress such as salivary alpha-amylase and catecholamines.
Professor Jae-Jin Song's research lab focuses on redox signaling and stress response pathways in cancer and neurodegenerative diseases, with a central emphasis on the roles of redox-regulating proteins such as glutaredoxin (GRX) and thioredoxin (TRX) in regulating apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1 (ASK1) and downstream kinases like JNK1. The lab investigates how metabolic stress, including glucose deprivation, disrupts redox homeostasis and triggers cell death or survival pathways through dynamic protein interactions and post-translational modifications. Additionally, the lab explores therapeutic strategies involving neural progenitor cells and astrocytes to overcome hostile microenvironments in neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. Their work integrates molecular signaling, subcellular trafficking, and translational models to uncover novel regulatory mechanisms in disease progression and treatment resistance.
Professor Byung-Yeon Kim's research lab specializes in interdisciplinary studies at the intersection of economics, systems engineering, and biomedical microfluidics. The lab investigates economic transitions in closed and transitional economies—particularly North Korea and post-Soviet states—focusing on informal labor markets, moonlighting, and structural economic reforms. In parallel, the lab develops advanced microfluidic technologies for high-efficiency, point-of-care separation of blood components, such as plasma and white blood cells, emphasizing automation, throughput, and clinical applicability. The integration of systems thinking with real-world socioeconomic and biomedical challenges defines the lab’s unique research trajectory.
Professor Kwangmin Jo's research lab specializes in sports and leisure management, with a strong focus on fan behavior, team and brand loyalty, and the impact of digital engagement in sports organizations. The lab investigates consumer motivations, satisfaction, and behavioral intentions in sports and golf industries using advanced statistical methods such as structural equation modeling and confirmatory factor analysis. Key research directions include fan engagement through social media, the role of brand equity in sports and leisure services, and the drivers of attendance and repeat participation in professional sports events.
Professor Sung-Won Na's research lab specializes in critical care medicine and perioperative medicine, with a focus on improving patient outcomes in intensive care settings. Key research directions include sepsis management through structured care bundles, reducing complications from invasive monitoring procedures such as transesophageal echocardiography, and exploring novel interventions like sympathetic ganglion block for pulmonary arterial hypertension. The lab also investigates environmental factors in the ICU, such as noise pollution, and perioperative risks, including dental injuries during tracheal intubation.
Professor Sung Hee Lee's research lab specializes in microbial ecology and host-microbe interactions, with a focus on the gut and vaginal microbiomes in human health and disease. The lab investigates the functional diversity of microbial enzymes, particularly glycoside hydrolases, and their roles in host metabolism and environmental adaptation. Using advanced sequencing technologies such as 16S rRNA, metagenomics, and targeted amplicon sequencing, the lab explores microbiota composition, biogeographic patterns, and their clinical implications in conditions like bacterial vaginosis and obesity. The lab also contributes to global health through international medical education initiatives, such as the Lee Jong-Wook Seoul Project.
Professor Hyung Ho Lee's research lab specializes in structural biology and biochemistry, focusing on the molecular architecture and functional mechanisms of membrane-remodeling complexes and cellular machinery. The lab investigates key proteins involved in cell division, organelle biogenesis, and intercellular communication, using advanced structural techniques such as X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy, and small-angle X-ray scattering. Major research directions include the ESCRT machinery in cytokinesis and viral budding, the BLOC-1 complex in lysosome-related organelle formation, connexin gap junction channels in neuronal signaling, and bacterial divisome components in cell division. The lab integrates structural insights with biochemical and cell biological approaches to understand dynamic protein assemblies in health and disease.
Professor Duck Kyu Cho's research lab specializes in interventional cardiology and antithrombotic therapy, with a primary focus on optimizing dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) duration following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The lab investigates the safety and efficacy of short-duration DAPT followed by P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy, particularly in complex PCI and acute coronary syndrome patients. Key studies include the SMART-CHOICE trial and related trials evaluating bleeding and ischemic outcomes using risk scores like PRECISE-DAPT. The lab aims to balance thrombotic protection with bleeding risk reduction through personalized antiplatelet strategies.
Professor Mi-Sook Chang's research lab specializes in regenerative medicine and cellular reprogramming, focusing on stem cell-based therapies for neurological disorders. The lab investigates the differentiation and functional conversion of mesenchymal stem cells—particularly human bone marrow- and adipose-derived stem cells—into neural cell types such as motor neurons and Schwann cells, using both genetic engineering and small molecule-based reprogramming strategies. A key focus is enhancing the trophic support and therapeutic potential of these cells through modulation of neurotrophin signaling pathways and receptor interactions. The lab also develops innovative biosensing platforms using antimicrobial peptides for rapid detection of pathogenic bacteria, integrating microfluidic technologies for clinical diagnostics.
