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Professor Min-Kyu Eom's research lab focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms governing epithelial stem cell dynamics and tissue homeostasis in the gastrointestinal tract, mammary gland, and intestinal tumorigenesis. The lab employs advanced genetic labeling, lineage tracing, and biophysical modeling to dissect the functional heterogeneity of stem cells and their roles in tissue regeneration and cancer. A central theme is the regulation of Wnt/β-catenin signaling by tumor suppressor-like proteins such as AIMP2, which modulate stem cell behavior and prevent polyposis and tumorigenesis. The lab also investigates transcriptional regulators like ID2 in mammary gland development, highlighting their roles in lineage commitment and branching morphogenesis.
Professor Eo Jin Kim's research lab focuses on translational and clinical research in oncology and musculoskeletal biomechanics. The lab investigates treatment efficacy and biomarkers in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), particularly exploring novel immunotherapeutic strategies such as NK cell combination therapy. In addition, the lab conducts detailed biomechanical analyses of foot motion using 3D motion capture and modeling, especially in conditions like hallux valgus and related deformities. The lab also explores the pathological mechanisms of vascular diseases such as Buerger’s disease, with a focus on histopathological and immunohistochemical characterization of arterial changes.
Professor Hye-Mi Lee's research lab focuses on consumer behavior, particularly in the domains of ethical consumption, pro-environmental behavior, and sustainable consumption practices. The lab investigates the psychological and social factors influencing consumers' intentions and actions, with a strong emphasis on bridging the gap between intention and behavior through constructs such as moral licensing, cosmopolitanism, and emotional drivers. Research also explores the role of emerging technologies like Extended Reality (XR) in shaping consumer experiences and sustainable decision-making.
Professor Heein Yoon's research lab specializes in high-frequency RF and mmWave circuit design for next-generation wireless communications, with a strong focus on ultra-low phase noise and low-jitter frequency synthesis. The lab develops advanced frequency synthesizers, injection-locked frequency multipliers, and phase-locked loops using advanced CMOS processes to enable high-data-rate 5G and beyond systems. Key innovations include energy-efficient frequency-tracking loops, wideband VCOs with mode-switching techniques, and digital subsampling architectures for mmWave signal generation.
Professor Bongsuk Kwon's research lab specializes in mathematical analysis of kinetic and fluid-particle interaction systems, with a focus on emergent collective behavior in active matter and plasma physics. The lab investigates the global existence, stability, and large-time dynamics of solutions to coupled PDE systems, including hydrodynamic models of flocking particles, Vlasov-Navier-Stokes equations, and Euler-Poisson systems. A central theme is the development of Lyapunov functionals and energy methods to analyze velocity alignment, flocking, and sheath formation in complex multiscale systems. The lab also contributes to uncertainty quantification in dynamical systems through optimal experimental design for ODE-based models.
Professor Hyunji Kwon's research lab focuses on labor market inequalities, particularly gendered and racialized precarity in service and global production networks. The lab investigates how organizational structures, corporate policies, and global value chains perpetuate structural inequities, with a strong emphasis on the experiences of women and marginalized workers. It also explores the role of visual and embodied methodologies—such as body mapping and testimonial art—in witnessing and challenging systemic violence and colonial legacies.
Professor Ju Sun Heo's research lab specializes in perinatal and neonatal health, focusing on the long-term outcomes of preterm and very low birth weight (VLBW) infants. The lab investigates the impact of early-life factors—such as preterm birth, environmental exposures (e.g., air pollution), and nutritional deficiencies—on renal function, neurodevelopment, and adverse birth outcomes. Utilizing advanced machine learning techniques and large-scale national cohort databases, the lab identifies key predictors of neonatal diseases like necrotizing enterocolitis and sepsis, aiming to improve clinical prediction and early intervention strategies.
Professor Ki Young Huh's research lab specializes in digital health innovation, focusing on the clinical evaluation of digital therapeutics, decentralized clinical trials (DCTs), and blockchain-integrated dynamic consent platforms. The lab pioneers the integration of emerging technologies—such as real-world data, digital biomarkers, and enterprise-grade blockchain—into clinical research to enhance data integrity, patient engagement, and regulatory compliance. Key research directions include optimizing pharmacokinetic and bioequivalence studies, advancing remote and patient-centric trial designs, and developing secure, transparent digital infrastructure for clinical research. The lab’s work bridges clinical medicine, health informatics, and health technology assessment to support evidence-based digital health solutions.
Professor Yongseong Kim's research lab specializes in intelligent networking and signal processing, with a focus on content-centric networking (CCN) for next-generation communication systems, deep learning-based spectrum sensing for cognitive radio, and advanced data analytics in semiconductor manufacturing. The lab explores innovative machine learning techniques to enhance network efficiency, spectrum utilization, and yield improvement in semiconductor fabrication through wafer map analysis and automatic defect classification. Research spans from theoretical network architecture design to practical applications in wireless communications and industrial big data.
Professor Yu Jae-Woong's research lab specializes in advanced optoelectronic materials and devices, with a primary focus on enhancing the stability and performance of next-generation flexible and thin-film electronics. Key research directions include the development of ultrahigh barrier films for moisture protection in organic and perovskite optoelectronics, the design of hybrid transparent conducting electrodes for flexible substrates, and the optimization of charge transport layers in perovskite and organic solar cells. The lab also investigates interfacial engineering and curing kinetics in polymer composites, leveraging advanced characterization techniques such as fluorescence spectroscopy and time-of-flight mobility measurements.
Professor Ji-Hyun Jeong's research lab specializes in translational biomedical research, focusing on molecular diagnostics, neurodegenerative diseases, and otorhinolaryngological disorders. The lab develops advanced bio-nanotechnologies for sensitive detection of neurochemical markers like dopamine, with applications in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. It also investigates molecular mechanisms in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), particularly the role of SOX2 in tumor progression and treatment response. Additionally, the lab conducts clinical studies on facial nerve function and hearing loss, emphasizing patient outcomes and diagnostic accuracy in neurological and auditory conditions.
Professor Erik Mobrand's research lab focuses on the political and social dynamics shaping state-society relations in East Asia, particularly in South Korea and China. Key research directions include the corporatisation of education systems, the role of remittances and migration in urban development, and the institutional design of democratic governance under conditions of limited pluralism. The lab also investigates state-led urbanisation, informal settlements, and the mechanisms of political incorporation that sustain elite dominance despite democratic reforms.
Professor Sun-Jae Lee's research lab specializes in affective computing, smart home systems, and mobile health, focusing on developing intelligent, context-aware applications using everyday devices like smartphones. The lab explores emotion recognition through embedded sensors, posture monitoring for ergonomic health, and energy-efficient smart home automation using ontology-based reasoning. It also investigates multi-device interaction and the use of real-time transcriptions to enhance remote collaboration in online meetings.
Professor Sungkyu Cho's research lab specializes in biomedical engineering and energy systems, with a focus on advanced medical device development and energy harvesting technologies. The lab conducts innovative research in pediatric cardiac surgery outcomes, particularly in extracardiac Fontan procedures and ventricular septal defect repair, while also advancing analog power management circuits for thermoelectric energy harvesting. Their work bridges clinical cardiology with engineering solutions, emphasizing patient-specific outcomes and efficient, controller-free power tracking systems.
Professor Junhee Yoo's research lab specializes in science education, particularly focusing on the development of scientific reasoning and modeling skills in students through collaborative, inquiry-based learning environments. The lab investigates how small-group interactions, peer collaboration, and structured science camps influence students' long-term interest and career choices in science and engineering. Additionally, the lab contributes to computer-aided design (CAD) for complex system-on-chip (SoC) architectures, emphasizing efficient design space exploration and automated tools for high-performance, real-time multimedia systems.
Professor Mi-ae Son's research lab specializes in context-aware intelligent systems, focusing on personalized service recommendation, smart home applications for people with disabilities, and early detection of mental health conditions such as depression in the elderly. The lab leverages ontology engineering, knowledge graphs, and AI-driven semantic reasoning to address complex real-world challenges in healthcare, e-mentoring, and industrial process management. Key research directions include dynamic adaptation in ubiquitous computing environments, hybrid semantic matching, and edge-specific knowledge graph integration using deep learning.
Professor Bu-Yeol Kim's research lab specializes in development economics with a focus on education interventions, community-driven development, and social protection programs in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. The lab investigates how financial incentives, education support, and local institutional mechanisms influence individual behavior, economic rationality, and long-term development outcomes. Key research directions include randomized evaluations of cash transfer programs, microfinance initiatives, and health-related behavioral interventions such as male circumcision promotion in schools.
Professor Seungsang Oh's research lab specializes in low-dimensional topology and its applications to molecular structures and quantum systems. The lab investigates intrinsically knotted and knotted graphs, lattice embeddings of knots and links, and the geometric and topological properties of molecular conformations such as superhelices. A central theme is the development of combinatorial and computational methods—such as knot mosaics and state matrix algorithms—to model and enumerate topological configurations relevant to quantum physics and biological molecules.
Professor Myung-Ho Baek's research lab specializes in health economics and health policy, with a primary focus on the economic impacts of medical malpractice tort reform, including damage caps and defensive medicine. The lab investigates how legal and regulatory changes affect healthcare spending, physician behavior, claim rates, and health outcomes—particularly among vulnerable populations such as the elderly. Using rigorous econometric methods such as difference-in-differences, synthetic control, and decomposition analysis, the lab examines both state-level and individual-level data to assess the long-term effects of tort reforms on medical liability, provider supply, and health disparities.
Professor Wooseok Sim's research lab specializes in clinical anesthesiology and pain medicine, with a primary focus on optimizing postoperative analgesia and minimizing complications in thoracic and abdominal surgeries. The lab investigates the efficacy and safety of various analgesic techniques—such as thoracic epidural and intravenous patient-controlled analgesia—in enhancing patient recovery and reducing postoperative complications, including arrhythmias and chronic pain. A significant emphasis is placed on improving diagnostic accuracy and procedural safety in image-guided interventions, such as lumbar medial branch blocks, through real-time fluoroscopy. The lab also contributes to the development of evidence-based clinical guidelines for managing herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia.
