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Professor Seung-hyun Yong's research lab focuses on respiratory diseases, particularly lung cancer, interstitial lung disease (ILD), and rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD), with an emphasis on understanding the role of microbiomes, clinical progression, and treatment outcomes. The lab integrates advanced molecular techniques such as 16S rRNA sequencing and deep learning-based image analysis to explore host-microbe interactions, improve diagnostic accuracy, and optimize therapeutic strategies including immunotherapy and ECMO bridging in lung transplantation. A key focus is on identifying clinical and microbiological predictors of disease progression and treatment response to enhance patient outcomes.
Professor Bo-Hak Yoon's research lab specializes in computational and theoretical chemistry, focusing on the molecular-level understanding of CO₂ capture, conversion, and degradation processes. The lab employs advanced simulation techniques such as ab initio molecular dynamics, metadynamics, and density functional theory to investigate reaction mechanisms, free-energy landscapes, and structure-property relationships in sustainable chemical systems. Key research directions include the design of amino acid ionic liquids for efficient CO₂ chemisorption, the kinetics and degradation pathways of benchmark solvents like monoethanolamine (MEA), and the electrochemical reduction of CO₂ using tailored ionic materials. The lab also explores how molecular structure—especially steric and electronic effects—affects reaction efficiency and selectivity in carbon capture and utilization technologies.
Professor Young-Bong Jang's research lab focuses on the economic impact of information technology (IT) on firm and industry-level productivity, with a particular emphasis on interindustry spillovers, IT outsourcing, and the long-term dynamics of IT investments. The lab investigates how IT adoption and integration influence technical efficiency, especially in varying competitive environments, and examines the role of transaction costs, asset ownership, and strategic motives in mergers and acquisitions involving IT firms. A central theme is understanding why productivity gains from IT vary significantly across industries, particularly in service and trade sectors despite high IT intensity. The lab employs advanced econometric methods, including stochastic frontier analysis and generalized method of moments, to analyze longitudinal and cross-sectional firm-level data.
Professor Hankum Park's research lab specializes in developing innovative chemical and proteomic tools to study subcellular organelles, with a focus on the endolysosomal system. The lab pioneers affinity-based isolation techniques—such as Endo-IP and Lyso-IP—for early endosomes and lysosomes, enabling high-resolution proteomic and lipidomic profiling. They also advance label-free target identification methods, including thermal stability shift-based approaches, to uncover mechanisms of action for bioactive compounds. Their work bridges chemical biology, systems biology, and cell biology to dissect intracellular trafficking and organelle dynamics.
Professor Hyun-Ju Jeong's research lab focuses on feminist migration studies, with a particular emphasis on gendered mobility, transnational family networks, and the agency of migrant women. The lab explores intersectional issues such as transnational marriage migration, spatial practices, and mental mapping to understand how gender, power, and scale shape migrant women’s lives. It also examines the social and structural factors influencing the integration and autonomy of migrant women in local communities, especially in rural and regional contexts in South Korea. The lab integrates critical feminist geography, qualitative methodologies, and intersectional analysis to advance inclusive and emancipatory migration research.
Professor Kwang Hyuk Lee's research lab specializes in gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary oncology, with a strong focus on precision cancer medicine, molecular diagnostics, and minimally invasive endoscopic interventions. The lab investigates genomic alterations in solid tumors, particularly in biliary tract and ampullary neoplasms, to improve early detection and personalized treatment strategies. It also explores endoscopic and radiological approaches for biliary strictures and preoperative management in cholangiocarcinoma, emphasizing diagnostic accuracy and clinical outcomes.
Professor Woo Chul Kim's research lab specializes in cancer immunotherapy, focusing on developing novel strategies to harness the immune system for targeting cancer cells. The lab investigates tumor-associated antigens such as T/Tn and MUC1, exploring their potential as therapeutic vaccines, and examines the role of adjuvants in modulating both humoral and cell-mediated immune responses. A key focus is on overcoming immune deviation and inducing robust, antigen-specific Th1-type immunity to inhibit tumor growth. The lab also explores microbial-derived cytotoxic proteins, like streptolysin O, as potential anticancer agents through targeted gene delivery.
Professor Dae Yong Eom's research lab specializes in cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying calcium signaling, ion channel regulation, and smooth muscle function, with a focus on neuromuscular and cardiovascular systems. The lab investigates how intracellular calcium dynamics are modulated by neurotransmitters, ion gradients, and second messengers such as nitric oxide, particularly in neurons and smooth muscle cells. Key research directions include the role of intracellular calcium stores in neuronal signaling, the regulation of potassium and cationic channels by nitric oxide, and the pathophysiology of vascular and erectile smooth muscle in diabetes. The lab employs advanced techniques such as microelectrode measurements, patch-clamp recordings, and fluorescent imaging to dissect cellular signaling pathways at the subcellular level.
Professor Jong-Chang Ahn's research lab focuses on the intersection of information systems, e-commerce, and environmental engineering, with two primary research directions: (1) understanding user behavior and system success in social networking site (SNS)-based commerce, including factors influencing online donation intentions, information quality, and service quality; and (2) optimizing water distribution system management through advanced modeling of pipe breakage, chlorine decay, and disinfection byproducts using artificial intelligence and field-based data. The lab integrates behavioral science with engineering solutions to address real-world challenges in digital commerce and public health infrastructure.
Professor Sin Young Hyun's research lab specializes in hematology and oncology, with a focus on the immunological microenvironment in hematologic malignancies, including acute myeloid leukemia, multiple myeloma, and lymphoma. The lab investigates immunosuppressive mechanisms such as myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) and their prognostic and therapeutic implications. It also explores infection complications in cancer patients, particularly severe bacterial infections during bortezomib-based therapy, and evaluates treatment outcomes in rare conditions like acquired hemophilia A. The lab integrates clinical data with translational research to identify biomarkers and risk factors for improved patient management.
Professor Pyeong Yoon Kang's research lab specializes in perioperative ultrasound applications and pharmacological interventions in pediatric and cardiac surgery. The lab focuses on improving clinical outcomes through innovative ultrasound-guided techniques—such as lung and vascular ultrasound—while also conducting advanced comparative effectiveness research using network meta-analyses to evaluate drugs for postoperative complications like renal dysfunction, shivering, and thromboembolism. The lab integrates cutting-edge technologies, including smart glasses for real-time ultrasound guidance, to enhance procedural accuracy and training outcomes in anesthesia and critical care.
Professor Yoon Mo Jung's research lab specializes in mathematical modeling, optimization, and numerical analysis for inverse problems and image reconstruction, with a strong focus on developing efficient and robust algorithms for real-time applications. The lab's main research directions include total variation-based regularization, non-convex optimization, and advanced image segmentation techniques, particularly in medical imaging and electrical impedance tomography (EIT). The group also explores dynamic systems and control, especially in the context of multi-agent systems with Markov jump parameters and adaptive event-triggered mechanisms. Their work bridges applied mathematics, computational science, and engineering applications, emphasizing theoretical rigor and practical efficiency.
Professor Eunhyuk Im's research lab specializes in the critical analysis of fashion as a cultural and aesthetic phenomenon, focusing on the symbolic and structural relationship between the human body and clothing. The lab explores how fashion reconfigures bodily identity through concepts such as bodily constraint (e.g., skinny jeans as modern corsets), bodily absence or re-presentation (e.g., via simulation theory), and spatial innovation (e.g., origami-inspired flat-plane design). Central to the lab’s work is the interdisciplinary investigation of fashion’s intersections with fine arts, architecture, and philosophical theory—particularly in how avant-garde and contemporary fashion challenge or reframe bodily norms and spatiality.
Professor Sung-Jin Kim's research lab specializes in advanced wireless communication systems and functional nanomaterials. The lab focuses on optimizing multi-user MIMO systems through limited feedback beamforming and adaptive codebook design in correlated and time-varying channels, aiming to enhance spectral efficiency and system capacity. Concurrently, the lab develops novel photoactive and photocatalytic nanostructures—particularly porous SnO2/TiO2 heterojunctions—using atomic layer deposition and thermal evaporation for high-performance gas sensing and environmental remediation. The integration of machine learning techniques, such as SVM-based modulation classification, further supports the lab’s mission in next-generation cognitive and intelligent wireless systems.
Professor Myeongja Lee's research lab focuses on molecular mechanisms underlying kidney physiology and disease, with a central emphasis on post-transcriptional gene regulation, particularly mRNA translation, in renal pathophysiology. The lab investigates how dysregulation of protein synthesis contributes to diabetic nephropathy, aging-related kidney fibrosis, and acute kidney injury, integrating molecular biology, cell signaling, and metabolic regulation. Key areas of investigation include ribosomal biogenesis, translational control via signaling pathways and microRNAs, and the role of extracellular matrix remodeling in kidney function. The lab also explores host-microbe interactions, particularly the immunomodulatory effects of probiotics such as Bifidobacterium on immune cells, linking gut microbiota to systemic and renal health.
Professor Hyeon-jong Yang's research lab specializes in parasitic helminth biology, with a focus on the immunoproteomics, molecular parasitology, and host-parasite interactions of food-borne trematodes and cestodes. The lab investigates key pathogenic mechanisms, including antioxidant defense systems and stage-specific antigenic profiles, to identify diagnostic markers and drug targets. Research spans molecular characterization of parasite enzymes, such as glutathione S-transferases and cysteine proteases, and their roles in immune evasion and survival in hostile host environments.
Professor Joo Ijin's research lab specializes in materials science and semiconductor physics, with a focus on advanced thin-film materials, heteroepitaxial growth, and optoelectronic devices. Key research directions include the development of high-quality epitaxial films such as CdTe on III-V semiconductors for high-mobility two-dimensional electron gas systems, the study of electrical noise mechanisms in polycrystalline silicon thin-film transistors, and the design of organic photovoltaic materials based on donor-acceptor heterojunctions. The lab also investigates gas solubility and thermodynamic behavior in solvent systems relevant to carbon capture, particularly involving monoethanolamine solutions for CO₂ and H₂S absorption.
Professor Hoseop Park's research lab specializes in translational cancer research, focusing on the molecular pathology and biomarker discovery in gastrointestinal and central nervous system malignancies. The lab investigates rare and aggressive tumors, such as primary mesenchymal tumors of the pancreas and gliomas, with an emphasis on identifying genetic alterations like 1p/19q co-deletion using advanced genomic technologies. A key focus is on the prognostic and diagnostic significance of immune checkpoint molecules—particularly CD47 and CD99—in colorectal and pancreatic cancers. The lab also develops innovative bioinformatics and deep learning approaches to enhance the detection of structural variants in targeted next-generation sequencing data.
Professor Jun-Kyu Moon's research lab specializes in upper extremity trauma and orthopedic surgery, with a focus on elbow and shoulder injuries. The lab investigates biomechanical principles in fracture fixation, particularly for complex fractures of the distal humerus, coronoid, and humeral shaft, emphasizing optimal implant placement and minimally invasive techniques. Clinical outcomes, arthroscopic management of septic arthritis, and radial head arthroplasty complications such as overstuffing are also central themes. The lab integrates surgical innovation with biomechanical evaluation to improve functional recovery and implant longevity.
Professor Hang-Suck Lee's research lab specializes in actuarial science and financial engineering, with a focus on insurance product innovation, risk modeling, and dynamic pricing methodologies. The lab explores advanced option pricing techniques—particularly barrier options and structured products—while addressing real-world challenges in health insurance pricing, mortality and decrement modeling, and liquidity risk in insurance liability valuation. Key research directions include the development of autocallable and icicled barrier options for equity-indexed annuities, actuarial modeling with improved risk segmentation using claim history data, and the refinement of multiple decrement and fractional age assumptions under more realistic distributional assumptions.
