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Professor Eun Hee Hong's research lab specializes in retinal and anterior segment imaging, with a strong focus on retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), glaucoma, and retinal degenerative diseases. The lab leverages advanced imaging technologies such as OCT and OCTA to investigate disease mechanisms, assess treatment outcomes, and improve diagnostic accuracy. Key research directions include evaluating the efficacy and safety of anti-VEGF therapy in ROP, analyzing microvascular changes in retinal diseases, and optimizing imaging protocols for glaucoma detection and macular pathology. The lab also investigates visual outcomes following retinal detachment surgery and drug-induced retinopathies, with a translational aim to enhance clinical decision-making.
Professor Chan Yong Park's research lab specializes in general and minimally invasive surgery, with a strong focus on hernia surgery, trauma management, and vascular injuries. The lab investigates clinical outcomes in complex surgical scenarios, particularly in obese and high-risk patients, and explores innovative techniques such as damage control surgery and endovascular interventions. Research also includes anatomical studies relevant to pelvic trauma and rare surgical conditions like transmesenteric hernias and lumbar hernia recurrence.
Professor Hyungjin Kim's research lab specializes in power electronics and electric vehicle (EV) charging technologies, with a strong focus on developing high-efficiency, high-power-density, electrolytic capacitor-less on-board chargers. The lab pioneers single-stage, modular converter topologies that enable zero voltage switching (ZVS) over wide input and output voltage ranges, ensuring reliable and efficient battery charging for both single-phase and three-phase grids. Additionally, the lab explores human-centered aspects of technology, such as user experience in social curation platforms, emphasizing serendipitous discovery and psychological well-being in digital information environments.
Professor Hyeonseok Jang's research lab specializes in regenerative medicine and biomedical engineering, with a focus on tissue engineering, stem cell differentiation, and biomaterials development for oral and maxillofacial applications. The lab investigates osteogenic differentiation using growth factors like BMP-2, develops advanced delivery systems for sustained bioactivity, and explores the role of microbiota in enhancing the efficacy of natural therapeutics such as probiotic-fermented red ginseng. Additionally, the lab applies advanced imaging techniques, including 3D volumetric CT analysis, to evaluate the outcomes of surgical interventions such as jaw cyst decompression.
Professor Jeong Hwan Che's research lab specializes in nanotoxicology and biomedical applications of nanomaterials, focusing on the safety and efficacy of engineered nanoparticles in biological systems. The lab investigates the subchronic and systemic toxicity of various nanomaterials—such as zinc oxide, silicon dioxide, silver, and iron oxide nanoparticles—following oral or subcutaneous exposure in rodent models. A key research direction involves evaluating the potential of core-shell nanoparticles as vaccine carriers for cancer immunotherapy, particularly in dendritic cell targeting. The lab also explores the biological effects of common food and cosmetic additives, such as parabens, on reproductive development and health.
Professor Ming Gi's research lab specializes in population health and social determinants of mental health, with a focus on aging, socioeconomic inequality, and employment conditions. The lab investigates how factors such as socioeconomic position, employment stability, health-related behaviors, and work-life balance influence mental health outcomes, particularly suicidal ideation and suicide attempts. Using longitudinal and nationally representative data, the lab explores the pathways linking social and economic factors to health disparities across the lifespan.
Professor Youngki Lee's research lab specializes in advanced electric machine drives and power electronics, with a strong focus on sensorless control techniques for permanent magnet synchronous machines, particularly interior permanent magnet synchronous machines (IPMSMs). The lab investigates model-based estimation methods, fault ride-through strategies for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems, and optimization of torque and efficiency in motor drives under real-world constraints such as magnetic saturation and parameter variations. Key research directions include high-performance sensorless control, fault detection and ride-through in modular multilevel converters (MMCs), and online optimization for maximum torque per ampere (MTPA) operation.
Professor Sok Chul Hong's research lab specializes in health economics, environmental economics, and behavioral economics, with a strong emphasis on historical and longitudinal data analysis. The lab investigates the long-term impacts of environmental and health shocks—such as malaria exposure and climate change—on human development, economic outcomes, and mental health. It also explores peer effects in academic performance and the societal consequences of emotional shocks, including celebrity suicides. The lab integrates econometric methods with rich historical and survey data to inform policy-relevant insights on health, inequality, and adaptation.
Professor Jun-Ho Kwon's research lab specializes in advanced interventional and minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly in urology and interventional radiology. The lab focuses on improving outcomes in complex renal stone disease through innovative endoscopic procedures such as endoscopic combined intrarenal surgery (ECIRS), while also exploring novel applications of embolization and sclerotherapy in gynecological and vascular conditions. Additionally, the lab investigates advanced medical imaging and device technologies, including 3D structured DRAM for next-generation semiconductor applications, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach bridging clinical interventional medicine and biomedical engineering.
Professor Janghwan Cho's research lab specializes in metabolic and endocrine health, focusing on the interplay between body composition, obesity, and metabolic disorders such as insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The lab investigates the clinical implications of biomarkers like hemoglobin A1c variability (HGI), waist circumference, and thyroid function in predicting and managing chronic diseases. Key research directions include glucocorticoid-induced hyperglycemia, thyroid disorders in the general population, and the role of visceral adiposity in cardiovascular risk. The lab leverages large-scale national health data to uncover early predictors and improve preventive strategies in non-diabetic populations.
Professor Ilhyun Ko's research lab specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques for upper extremity disorders, with a focus on carpal tunnel syndrome, scaphoid nonunions, and de Quervain's tenosynovitis. The lab investigates arthroscopic and endoscopic approaches to improve clinical outcomes, reduce complications, and enhance patient-reported satisfaction. Key research directions include comparing arthroscopic versus open surgical methods in terms of union rates, functional recovery, and morphological nerve changes. The lab emphasizes evidence-based outcomes using validated scores such as DASH, VAS, MWS, and imaging assessments.
Professor Yeongjun Lee's research lab specializes in interdisciplinary computational and data-driven approaches to solve complex real-world problems, with a strong focus on multi-modal AI, digital transformation in education, and high-performance computing. The lab develops advanced machine learning and deep learning models for multimodal dialogue systems, medical image analysis, and bone microarchitecture assessment, while also advancing software-defined networking and high-order numerical methods for partial differential equations. A key theme across projects is the integration of diverse data modalities and optimization of computational efficiency through innovative algorithmic design and system-level architecture.
Professor Young Nam Kwon's research lab focuses on neuromuscular disorders, aging-related muscle decline (sarcopenia), and autoimmune demyelinating diseases such as MOG antibody-associated disease (MOGAD). The lab investigates the neurophysiological and immunological mechanisms underlying sarcopenia and neuromuscular junction dysfunction in aging, while also exploring the clinical implications of autoantibody testing—particularly MOG-IgG and anti-MuSK antibodies—in diagnosing and managing autoimmune neurological conditions. The lab integrates clinical research with molecular and translational approaches, including transcriptome analysis of medicinal arthropods for novel antimicrobial peptide discovery.
Professor Sung Hyun Park's research lab specializes in advanced surgical techniques and oncological outcomes in gastric cancer, with a strong focus on minimally invasive and robotic surgery. The lab investigates innovative surgical navigation systems, fluorescence-guided lymphadenectomy, and the application of single-port robotic platforms to improve precision and patient recovery. Additionally, the lab explores historical and archaeological aspects of ancient Korean state formation through the study of early earthen fortresses and border dynamics between ancient kingdoms such as Goguryeo and Silla.
Professor Kyung-Min No's research lab focuses on the molecular and epigenetic mechanisms underlying neuronal cell death and survival, particularly in the context of ischemic brain injury. The lab investigates transcriptional regulation by factors such as REST/NRSF and their roles in controlling genes critical for synaptic function and neuronal vulnerability. A central theme is the epigenetic regulation of neural gene expression through chromatin modifications, including histone variants like H3.3, and the functional significance of intragenic CpG islands in development and disease. The lab also explores cellular signaling pathways, such as PI3K/Akt and anoikis-related mechanisms, that modulate neuronal survival under stress conditions.
Professor Suzung Kim's research lab focuses on the intersection of social inequality, family well-being, and health outcomes across the life course. The lab investigates how socioeconomic status, gendered care structures, and family dynamics influence health care access, child development, and parenting behaviors. Key research directions include health care access disparities, early childhood school adaptation, maternal caregiving and mental health, and gendered welfare state policies. The lab employs mixed-methods approaches, integrating survey data, longitudinal analysis, and family-level assessments to inform equitable social and health policy.
Professor Dong-hyuk Kim's research spans interdisciplinary domains, focusing on linguistic variation in ancient texts, behavioral economics in digital donation systems, econometric modeling of asymmetric procurement auctions, sustainable infrastructure solutions in civil engineering, and public policy evaluation in developing economies. His work bridges historical linguistics, behavioral science, empirical industrial organization, and civil engineering, with a strong emphasis on empirical methods and real-world policy impact. He investigates how language, technology, institutional design, and public spending shape human behavior and societal outcomes across diverse contexts.
Professor Jinkyu Kim's research lab specializes in computational mechanics and structural dynamics, with a focus on advanced numerical methods for modeling complex structural behavior under dynamic and seismic loading. The lab develops innovative finite element formulations based on extended variational principles—such as Hamilton’s principle and mixed convolved action—to enable accurate, stable, and efficient simulations of viscoelastic, viscoplastic, and nonlinear structural systems. Research also spans experimental and computational studies on high-performance construction joints, particularly in ultrahigh-performance concrete (UHPC), and the seismic performance of steel beam–column connections, integrating both experimental validation and advanced finite element modeling. The lab emphasizes the development of non-iterative, space–time finite element methods with high temporal accuracy and unconditional stability for real-world engineering applications.
Professor Ki Chul Park's research lab specializes in head and neck surgery, with a strong focus on parotid tumor surgery, stem cell biology, and the molecular mechanisms underlying head and neck cancers. The lab investigates minimally invasive surgical techniques such as RAHI for benign parotid tumors, explores the pathological features influencing tumor recurrence, and delves into the therapeutic potential of mesenchymal stem cells—particularly tonsil-derived MSCs—highlighting their superior proliferation and differentiation capacity. Additionally, the lab examines viral pathogenesis, including SARS-CoV-2 entry mechanisms in oral tissues, and the role of biomarkers like HPV, p16, and EBV in occult primary squamous cell carcinomas.
Professor Hyun-Min Seo's research lab specializes in dermatological and immunological disorders, with a focus on the interplay between systemic health conditions and skin diseases. The lab investigates the role of trace elements like zinc in allergic diseases, explores the efficacy and safety of laser therapies for conditions such as rosacea and nevus of Ota, and examines the bidirectional relationship between viral infections—such as herpes zoster—and cardiovascular diseases. The research integrates clinical dermatology with systemic immunology and epidemiology to uncover novel risk factors and therapeutic approaches.
