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Professor Joong Wan Park's research lab specializes in pediatric emergency medicine and innovative non-pharmacological pain management strategies. The lab focuses on improving clinical outcomes in children through distraction techniques such as virtual reality (VR) in pediatric emergency procedures, particularly intravenous (IV) placement. It also investigates patient safety and clinical decision-making in pediatric emergencies, including anaphylaxis management and difficult IV access. The lab integrates medical imaging and predictive modeling to enhance procedural accuracy, such as in endotracheal tube depth prediction using CT imaging.
Professor Ji-Hang Lee's research lab specializes in health psychology and sport psychology, focusing on the psychological well-being of youth and student-athletes. The lab investigates the interplay between self-regulation, body image, stress, and mental health, with particular emphasis on how physical activity, perfectionism, and emotional regulation influence confidence, resilience, and burnout. Research directions include the development of psychological measurement tools, structural modeling of behavioral and emotional factors, and health risk behaviors among college students.
Professor Jin-Ho Choi's research lab focuses on media and communication studies, with a particular emphasis on journalistic practices, media representation, and the role of networks in shaping public information. The lab investigates how media organizations—especially in regional and national contexts—source and frame news, with a strong focus on source utilization, credibility, and audience engagement in digital and social media environments. Additionally, the lab explores cultural policy, particularly in the context of content industries and the global diffusion of Korean pop culture (Hallyu), analyzing media discourse and policy frameworks that influence cultural production and sustainability. The research integrates qualitative and quantitative methods, including discourse analysis, Delphi studies, and cognitive network modeling, to examine the interplay between media, society, and policy.
Professor Chung-ki Park's research lab specializes in diagnostic radiology and medical imaging, with a strong focus on thoracic and neuroradiological conditions. The lab investigates radiological manifestations of radiation-induced lung disease, pulmonary vascular anomalies such as telangiectatic arteriovenous malformations, and intracranial air embolism associated with both interventional procedures and rare non-interventional causes. The lab also contributes significantly to the standardization of imaging classification, particularly in pneumoconiosis, through the development of digital reference images aligned with international guidelines.
Professor Hyeonjeong Lee's research lab focuses on food science and human health, with a strong emphasis on sustainable protein alternatives, meat quality enhancement, and mental health in aging populations. The lab investigates plant-based and cultured meat alternatives, dry-aging techniques in beef, and bioactive compounds in poultry, while also exploring sociocultural and psychological dimensions of mental health, particularly depression and elderly suicide in East Asian societies. The interdisciplinary approach integrates food science, sensory analysis, and qualitative social science to address both nutritional sustainability and societal well-being.
Professor Jun-ki Kim's research lab focuses on high-performance networking systems, with an emphasis on optimizing software-defined and modular router architectures for modern hardware. The lab explores system-level optimizations such as batch processing, NUMA-aware memory management, and multi-queue network I/O to achieve near-maximum performance without manual tuning. It also investigates the broader socio-economic and institutional dimensions of technology governance, including economic nationalism and the development of international arbitration frameworks in Asia. The lab bridges computer systems research with policy-relevant analysis, particularly in emerging economies and high-speed networking environments.
Professor Seolhye Park's research lab specializes in data-driven plasma science and advanced process control in semiconductor manufacturing, with a strong focus on virtual metrology (VM), plasma diagnostics, and in-situ monitoring. The lab develops innovative plasma information (PI) variables derived from optical emission spectroscopy and plasma kinetics to enable real-time prediction of film thickness, etch profiles, and process outcomes. By integrating statistical modeling, machine learning, and plasma physics, the lab advances high-precision, fault-tolerant control in next-generation semiconductor and display fabrication processes.
Professor Sang-Won Lee's research spans interdisciplinary domains, focusing on translation studies, writing education in higher education, and legal theory with an emphasis on judicial credibility and property crime. His work in translation and writing education emphasizes pedagogical innovation, such as process-oriented writing approaches and peer review in translation teaching, particularly within graduate studies in translation. In law, he critically examines the concept of gain in embezzlement crimes, advocating for a shift from the total value theory to the substantive value theory to align with principles of fairness and consistency with other property offenses. His research also explores the structural foundations of public trust in the judiciary, proposing a complex model of trust formation that underscores the importance of transparency and information openness in digital-era legal institutions.
Professor Dae-Hyun Yoo's research lab focuses on regenerative medicine and biomedical engineering, with a strong emphasis on mesenchymal stem cells—particularly dental pulp-derived MSCs—and their immunomodulatory mechanisms. The lab also investigates wound healing and scar formation, exploring the role of growth factors like EGF in cutaneous repair. Additionally, the lab contributes to surgical innovation, including robotic-assisted breast surgery, and engages in materials science, particularly in the development of high-efficiency white organic light-emitting diodes (WOLEDs).
Professor Jeong-woo Kim's research lab specializes in neuro-automotive systems and brain-computer interface (BCI) applications for intelligent transportation. The lab focuses on decoding driver's mental states—particularly braking intention and emergency response—using neurophysiological signals such as EEG and EMG in simulated driving environments. Key research directions include real-time detection of driver behavior, prediction of braking actions through machine learning (e.g., Kernel Ridge Regression), and the development of neuro-driving simulation frameworks for enhancing vehicle safety. The lab also explores the integration of cognitive neuroscience with human-machine interaction in automotive contexts.
Professor Sungji Choi's research lab focuses on gastrointestinal endoscopy, with a strong emphasis on endoscopic diagnosis, treatment of colorectal and biliary tract neoplasms, and the role of microbiome in gastrointestinal diseases. The lab investigates advanced endoscopic imaging, computer-aided diagnostic systems using artificial intelligence, and the impact of microbial dysbiosis in conditions such as gallbladder cancer and cholecystitis. Additionally, the lab explores minimally invasive therapeutic strategies, including endoscopic papillectomy and intragastric balloon therapy, with a focus on optimizing patient outcomes and safety.
Professor Han In-sik's research lab specializes in experimental particle astrophysics and dark matter detection, focusing on the direct search for Weakly Interacting Massive Particles (WIMP) using low-background scintillation detectors. The lab develops advanced NaI(Tl) and CsI(Tl) crystal arrays, optimized for background suppression, and operates experiments such as KIMS and COSINE-100 at the Yangyang Underground Laboratory in Korea. Key research directions include neutron background characterization, muon veto systems, and the study of annual modulation signals to test the DAMA/LIBRA anomaly. The lab also engages in science education research, particularly in training future science teachers through immersive research programs and promoting STEAM education in K-12 schools.
Professor Kang-Geun Lee's research lab specializes in hydrogeology and groundwater environmental engineering, focusing on the assessment and remediation of contaminated aquifers, particularly those impacted by industrial chemicals such as trichloroethylene and chlorinated solvents. The lab employs advanced time series analysis, numerical modeling (e.g., MODFLOW and MT3D), and field monitoring to investigate groundwater-surface water interactions, seawater intrusion, and the dynamics of contaminant transport. A key research direction involves optimizing pump-and-treat systems using simulation-optimization techniques, including genetic algorithms, to enhance remediation efficiency and reduce clean-up time.
Professor Min-Hyun Park's research lab focuses on the intersection of audiological health, cognitive neuroscience, and biomedical engineering. The lab investigates the impact of hearing loss on cognitive function, particularly in neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, using animal models and advanced imaging techniques. It also explores the physiological and cellular effects of noise exposure on auditory function, including mitochondrial damage and metabolic changes. Additionally, the lab contributes to queueing theory in applied probability, modeling rare events such as disasters and negative arrivals in discrete-time systems.
Professor Eunjin Ryu's research lab focuses on the molecular mechanisms governing DNA replication fidelity and genome stability, with a central emphasis on the regulation of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) dynamics. The lab investigates how clamp loaders, particularly the ATAD5-RFC-like complex (ATAD5-RLC), control PCNA loading, unloading, and ubiquitination states to ensure accurate DNA replication and repair. Key research directions include the structural and functional regulation of ATAD5, its interactions with chromatin readers (e.g., BRD4), deububiquitinating enzymes (e.g., USP1-UAF1), and RNA helicases in resolving transcription-replication conflicts and R-loops. The lab employs single-molecule imaging, structural biology, and biochemistry to dissect the spatiotemporal control of PCNA cycling and its impact on genome integrity.
Professor Youngchang Park's research lab specializes in orthopedic trauma and musculoskeletal surgery, with a primary focus on improving surgical outcomes for complex fractures. The lab investigates biomechanical principles and innovative fixation techniques for unstable and atypical fractures, including femoral shaft and intertrochanteric fractures, with particular attention to anterolateral bowing and posteromedial comminution. It also explores postoperative complications such as distal radioulnar joint instability after distal radius fracture fixation and the early detection of occult femoral neck fractures using advanced imaging markers. The lab emphasizes patient-centered outcomes through both clinical and biomechanical research.
Professor Tae-min Jung's research lab focuses on cellular and molecular mechanisms governing oocyte maturation, meiotic regulation, and cell cycle control in mammalian oocytes, with a particular emphasis on signaling pathways involving MPF, MAPK, and cyclin-dependent kinases. The lab investigates the molecular basis of meiotic competence, the role of protein phosphorylation and synthesis in oocyte development, and the impact of environmental and genotoxic stressors on oocyte quality and developmental potential. Additionally, the lab explores the immunomodulatory effects of targeted cancer therapies, especially BRAF/MEK inhibitors, in the context of melanoma immunotherapy. These studies integrate reproductive biology with translational oncology, highlighting the intersection of cell cycle regulation and immune response modulation.
Professor Ji-eun Byun's research lab specializes in medical imaging and diagnostic radiology, focusing on improving the accuracy and reliability of medical image interpretation for urological and abdominal cancers. The lab investigates advanced MRI and CT techniques to enhance the diagnosis of prostate cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, and other complex abdominal conditions, with an emphasis on developing predictive models and diagnostic algorithms. Research also extends to optimizing imaging protocols and reducing diagnostic variability through standardized reporting systems like PI-RADS. Additionally, the lab explores applications of imaging in rare gastrointestinal tumors and metabolic liver diseases.
Professor Han Sang-il's research spans diverse yet interconnected domains, including civic participation and local governance in urban settings, nonprofit organization performance and organizational learning, mobile banking adoption and technology acceptance, engineering human resource management, and psychological factors in sports performance. His work consistently emphasizes institutional design, behavioral dynamics, and the interplay between social structures and individual outcomes. He applies mixed-methods and structural modeling approaches to understand how leadership, technology, and organizational culture influence performance and well-being in public, nonprofit, and sports contexts.
Professor Yongchae Cho's research lab specializes in advanced computational methods for seismic imaging and inversion, focusing on modeling wave propagation in complex subsurface environments such as fractured media and salt bodies. The lab develops innovative numerical techniques—particularly the generalized multiscale finite-element method (GMsFEM) and transdimensional Markov-chain Monte Carlo (RJMCMC) approaches—to improve the accuracy and efficiency of seismic data processing and uncertainty quantification. Key research directions include elastic full-waveform inversion, time-lapse seismic repeatability enhancement using machine learning, and automated horizon interpretation in challenging geological settings. The lab bridges theoretical advances in numerical analysis with practical applications in hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir characterization.
