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Professor Hyungon Moon's research lab specializes in computer security and hardware-assisted system protection, with a focus on building efficient and resilient mechanisms to defend against advanced software and kernel-level attacks. The lab develops innovative hardware-software co-design solutions such as hardware-assisted data isolation, kernel integrity monitoring via bus snooping, and secure memory protection abstractions. Their work emphasizes practical, fine-grained security enforcement that addresses real-world vulnerabilities like memory corruption, rootkits, and file system bugs. The lab also pioneers novel fuzzer techniques and verification frameworks tailored for complex system components.
Professor Sung-ryong Ko's research lab specializes in psycholinguistics and second language acquisition, with a strong focus on reading development in children, morphosyntactic processing in Korean, and the cognitive mechanisms underlying first and second language reading. The lab investigates how linguistic, cognitive, and perceptual factors—such as listening comprehension, vocabulary knowledge, working memory, and eye movements—predict reading comprehension across different age groups and language learning contexts. It also explores cross-linguistic differences in syntactic processing, particularly case marking and word order, using experimental methods like the visual world paradigm and eye-tracking. The lab further contributes to natural language processing by developing systematic test suites for evaluating machine translation systems in Korean.
Professor Wonhwa Kim's research lab specializes in the development of advanced mathematical and computational methods for analyzing complex biomedical imaging data, particularly in the context of neurodegenerative diseases. The lab focuses on creating non-Euclidean wavelet and harmonic analysis techniques to model brain morphology and microstructure across multiple scales, enabling robust statistical analysis of shape and tissue integrity in irregularly sampled data such as cortical surfaces or white matter tracts. A key emphasis is on integrating imaging with clinical and biomarker data—especially in preclinical Alzheimer’s disease—using graph-based and latent variable models to uncover subtle, early-stage pathological changes. The lab also pioneers 'human-in-the-loop' and active learning frameworks to optimize data acquisition and inference in resource-constrained or multi-site neuroimaging studies.
Professor Jieun Kim's research lab focuses on molecular and translational biomedical research, particularly in signal transduction pathways involving receptor tyrosine kinases such as EphA8 and their regulation by scaffolding proteins like Anks. The lab investigates the roles of protein domains (e.g., PTB and SAM domains) in mediating protein interactions and ubiquitin-mediated degradation, with implications for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Additionally, the lab explores public health and geriatric care, examining the impact of long-term care services and lifestyle interventions—such as dietary guidelines—on aging, physical function, and dementia prevention. The integration of molecular biology with population-level health outcomes defines the lab’s interdisciplinary approach.
Professor Hajin Lim's research lab focuses on human-computer interaction, digital communication, and the socio-technical aspects of technology use in everyday life. The lab explores how individuals manage boundaries between personal and professional life, navigate multilingual content on social media, and maintain family connections across distances using emerging technologies like telepresence robots. A key emphasis is on understanding user behaviors, perceptions, and the psychological impact of digital media and communication tools.
Professor Boram Park's research lab specializes in graph theory and combinatorics, with a focus on competition graphs, phylogeny graphs, and hypergraphs derived from directed graphs. The lab investigates structural properties of these graphs, particularly their relationships to interval graphs and chromatic numbers, and explores fundamental parameters such as competition numbers and hypercompetition numbers. A central theme is understanding how digraph structures give rise to specific graph or hypergraph characteristics, with applications in algorithmic graph theory and discrete mathematics.
Professor Kyu-Jin Cho's research lab specializes in the design, fabrication, and control of soft biomimetic robots that emulate the adaptability and dexterity of biological organisms. The lab focuses on innovative manufacturing techniques such as Shape Deposition Manufacturing (SDM) and Smart Composite Microstructures (SCM), enabling the creation of compliant, fluidic, and origami-inspired soft actuators. A key research direction involves integrating soft electronics—through technologies like Soft Electronic Adhesive Interlocking (SEAL)—to enable reconfigurable, innervated soft machines capable of complex, life-like motions. The lab also explores applications in soft robotics, including compact, deployable grippers and fluid-driven systems with programmable motion.
Professor Eun-hee Yoo's research lab specializes in women's health, with a primary focus on pelvic floor disorders, lower urinary tract symptoms, and minimally invasive gynecological surgery. The lab investigates urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and voiding dysfunctions through clinical trials, patient-reported outcomes, and urodynamic assessments. Key research directions include evaluating the efficacy of biofeedback-assisted pelvic floor muscle training, improving surgical outcomes in laparoscopic gynecological procedures, and validating culturally adapted questionnaires for symptom assessment in Korean populations.
Professor Jun-Yeong Yoon's research lab specializes in the design and development of high-performance, low-noise linear motors for precision motion systems, particularly in semiconductor photolithography and high-throughput mechatronic applications. The lab focuses on innovative magnetic design strategies—such as fine-toothed iron-core structures, high-aspect-ratio slots, and skewed Halbach magnet arrays—to minimize vibro-acoustic noise and vibration while maximizing force density. Additionally, the lab explores the intersection of energy efficiency, corporate sustainability, and managerial perception in manufacturing firms, contributing to green innovation and sustainable industrial growth. Their work combines advanced electromagnetic modeling, experimental prototyping, and real-world validation in high-precision engineering environments.
Professor Ju-hyun Song's research lab focuses on developmental psychology and neurobiological mechanisms underlying child behavior, emotion regulation, and social development. The lab investigates how emotion regulation, temperament, and family dynamics—particularly coparenting and maternal emotion socialization—shape prosocial and aggressive behaviors in children across early and middle childhood. Additionally, the lab explores the neurobiological underpinnings of neural stem cell differentiation in stroke recovery, linking inflammation and stress signaling pathways to therapeutic outcomes. The research integrates physiological measures, longitudinal designs, and multi-informant assessments to understand developmental cascades and individual differences.
Professor Jae-Chul Ko's research lab specializes in clinical anesthesia and perioperative medicine, with a focus on optimizing pain management and airway control in surgical patients. The lab investigates innovative anesthetic techniques, including remifentanil-based cough suppression during emergence, patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) strategies in young and elderly populations, and advanced airway management in patients with cervical spine injuries. Additionally, the lab pioneers virtual reality simulation for interventional pain procedures, such as lumbar transforaminal epidural blocks, to enhance procedural training and patient safety. These efforts reflect a strong commitment to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based anesthesiology and digital health innovation.
Professor Yongsuk Kim's research lab focuses on knowledge sharing, social network dynamics, and organizational innovation in digital and distributed work environments. The lab investigates how individuals and communities collaborate across boundaries—both formally and informally—through online platforms and social media, with an emphasis on the role of network structures in enhancing responsiveness, knowledge transfer, and innovation. Research also extends to educational outcomes and the longitudinal impact of social support on academic achievement, as well as engineering reliability in critical infrastructure such as railway contact wires. The lab integrates theoretical frameworks from organizational sociology, knowledge management, and social psychology with empirical data from diverse settings including global enterprises, educational institutions, and industrial systems.
Professor Seo-hyun Jang's research lab specializes in the sociological and public health dimensions of immigrant and minority populations, with a focus on health disparities, transnationalism, and digital inclusion. The lab investigates how factors such as nativity, race/ethnicity, and social context shape health behaviors, including vaccination uptake and medical tourism, while also exploring the role of digital technology in migrant well-being. Using mixed-methods and big data approaches, the lab examines structural and cultural influences on health outcomes across generations and communities.
Professor Gwang-Jin Ko's research lab specializes in urological surgery, with a primary focus on pelvic floor disorders, including pelvic organ prolapse (POP), interstitial cystitis, and postprostatectomy urinary incontinence. The lab investigates minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques to improve surgical outcomes, with particular emphasis on sacrocolpopexy, male slings, and endoscopic ablation of Hunner lesions. The team also explores predictive factors for surgical success and recovery, such as surgeon experience and patient-specific anatomical scores, aiming to optimize patient care through evidence-based surgical innovation.
Professor Se Un Shin's research lab specializes in power electronics, with a focus on high-efficiency DC-DC converters for portable and battery-powered applications. The lab develops innovative power converter topologies—such as buck-boost, boost, and resonant receivers—featuring flying capacitors, dual-path architectures, and self-balancing techniques to enhance efficiency, reduce voltage ripple, and ensure robust operation across varying input and load conditions. Key research directions include energy harvesting, wireless power transfer, and integrated power management for mobile devices.
Professor Kyung-sook Cho's research lab specializes in environmental biotechnology, focusing on microbial processes for pollution control and greenhouse gas mitigation. The lab investigates the application of specialized microorganisms—particularly methanotrophic and iron-oxidizing bacteria—for bioremediation of hazardous pollutants, including volatile organic compounds (VOCs), heavy metals, and methane emissions from landfills and livestock facilities. Key research directions include optimizing biofilter systems for efficient gas treatment, enhancing microbial activity through nutrient supplementation, and developing sustainable biotechnological solutions for environmental remediation.
Professor So-Young Suh's research lab focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying cancer progression and chronic disease development, with a particular emphasis on the roles of transcription factors, epigenetic regulation, and oxidative stress. The lab investigates gene expression and DNA methylation signatures associated with prognosis and recurrence in cancers such as bladder, gastric, and hepatocellular carcinoma, while also exploring the impact of lifestyle and nutraceuticals—like Korean red ginseng—on aging and antioxidant capacity. Their work integrates clinical genomics, molecular biology, and translational studies to identify novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets. The lab also examines the interplay between genetic variation, such as minisatellite polymorphisms, and cancer risk, particularly in gastrointestinal malignancies.
Professor Yong-Chul Kim's research spans diverse fields, including p-adic analysis and harmonic analysis on p-adic vector spaces, where he investigates foundational operators such as the Hardy-Littlewood maximal function, Riesz potentials, and BMO spaces, with a focus on dimension- and prime-independent operator norms. His work also extends to the historical and legal analysis of cultural heritage protection, particularly examining the influence of Meiji-era Japanese cultural property laws on Korea’s 1962 Cultural Heritage Protection Act. This interdisciplinary approach connects mathematical analysis with historical legal studies, emphasizing structural parallels and ideological legacies in cultural preservation frameworks. The lab explores both abstract mathematical structures and their socio-historical implications, especially in East Asian cultural policy.
Professor Kwang-Hyuk You's research lab specializes in direct dark matter detection using high-purity NaI(Tl) scintillation detectors, with a focus on testing the controversial DAMA/LIBRA signal through model-independent searches for annual modulation. The lab conducts precision measurements of low-energy backgrounds, develops advanced background modeling techniques—including radionuclide contamination and energy scale uncertainties—and explores novel dark matter candidates such as inelastic and boosted dark matter. Their work at the Yangyang Underground Laboratory emphasizes experimental sensitivity, low-energy threshold optimization, and competitive constraints on dark sector models, particularly in the dark photon and WIMP parameter spaces. The lab also contributes to the theoretical interpretation of experimental results using effective field theories and velocity distribution modeling.
Professor Ki-Seok Hong's research lab specializes in corporate finance, household balance sheet dynamics, and asset pricing, with a strong focus on microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic phenomena in the Korean context. The lab investigates corporate investment behavior, particularly the impact of corporate leverage and governance on investment decisions, as well as the determinants and risks of household debt, especially in relation to real estate markets. It also explores asset pricing models, particularly in housing markets, integrating consumption-based asset pricing models with regional and firm-level data to understand risk premia and market efficiency.
