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Professor Jong-hee Seo's research lab focuses on the intersection of law, ethics, and emerging technologies, with a particular emphasis on bioethics, digital governance, and the legal regulation of new medical and biotechnological innovations. The lab explores foundational legal principles in the context of human rights, including the right to identity, bodily integrity, and informed consent, especially in vulnerable populations such as minors, the cognitively impaired, and foreign nationals. It also examines the evolving legal frameworks governing electronic commerce, platform liability, and the ethical implications of genetic technologies and eugenics in the modern era. The lab’s work bridges doctrinal legal analysis with normative and systemic considerations, aiming to shape just and equitable legal responses to technological and societal transformations.
Professor Chang-wan Sohn's research focuses on legal and economic regulation in professional service markets, particularly in the context of legal services and corporate governance. His work examines market failures arising from information asymmetry in professions such as law, and analyzes regulatory mechanisms like entry barriers, professional discipline systems, and ethical standards. He also investigates corporate law issues, including the doctrine of piercing the corporate veil and complex ownership structures such as circular shareholding in conglomerates. His research bridges legal theory, economic regulation, and comparative law, especially drawing insights from U.S. legal systems to improve domestic regulatory frameworks in South Korea.
Professor Hojun Lim's research lab specializes in the spatial planning, functional integration, and architectural design of public libraries and cultural facilities. The lab investigates evolving library models that extend beyond traditional information access to become multifunctional community and cultural hubs, focusing on optimal space allocation, user-centered design, and the integration of public, educational, and recreational functions. Research directions include the evolution of public library typologies, the impact of urban context on library planning, and the development of evidence-based spatial standards for library construction and renovation.
Professor Hyung-Joon Cho's research lab specializes in statistical learning and data mining, with a strong focus on developing and evaluating advanced classification and clustering methods for diverse data types. The lab investigates robust statistical models for mixed-type data—particularly combining continuous and categorical variables—by proposing innovative distance measures and variable transformation techniques such as CRIMCOORD. Research also emphasizes practical applications in credit risk modeling, using both binary and ordinal response variables, and improving the interpretability and performance of machine learning algorithms like SVM, decision trees, and logistic regression. The lab integrates methodological innovation with real-world data applications, especially in finance and credit scoring.
Professor Doo-Rae Kim's research lab specializes in comparative public administration and policy diffusion within decentralized governance systems, with a focus on intergovernmental relations, local policy networks, and regulatory implementation. The lab investigates how horizontal and vertical policy diffusion mechanisms, ideological orientations of local policymakers, and the role of civil society organizations shape policy adoption and regulatory outcomes in areas such as education, environmental protection, and family policy. Empirical work relies heavily on quantitative methods, including logit and Cox proportional hazards models, to analyze longitudinal data from South Korea and comparative cases in federal systems.
Professor Jun Woo Kim's research lab specializes in power electronics, electric machine drives, and human-machine interaction, with a strong focus on advanced motor control techniques, energy efficiency in electrical systems, and tactile human-computer interfaces. The lab investigates innovative methods to reduce dc-link capacitance and improve voltage utilization in inverter systems, while also developing field-weakening strategies and vibration compensation for high-performance motor applications. Additionally, the lab explores perceptual aspects of spatial tactile patterns for wearable haptic feedback and examines privacy-aware system design to enhance user trust in data-driven services.
Professor Hyung-Saeng Park's research lab focuses on the integration of embodied cognition, neuromotor control, and psychophysiological mechanisms underlying human perception and behavior. The lab investigates interlimb coordination, haptic perception, and the neural and behavioral bases of self-regulation in food-seeking and addictive-like behaviors, with a unique emphasis on cross-disciplinary approaches that bridge neuroscience, psychology, and traditional Eastern philosophy. A distinctive direction involves reinterpreting psychological and perceptual phenomena through the conceptual lens of 'Qi' (vital energy), aiming to transcend the subject-object dichotomy in cognitive science. The lab also explores bioactive compounds, such as saikosaponin A, in modulating reward-related behaviors, particularly in the context of overeating and addiction.
Professor Hyun Jung Kwon's research lab focuses on healthcare workforce policy, nursing workforce planning, and the impact of healthcare system reforms on nursing practice and patient safety. The lab investigates nurse staffing models, such as integrated nursing and care services, and examines their effects on employment, nurse satisfaction, and clinical outcomes. Using large-scale national databases and mixed-methods approaches, the lab conducts policy-relevant research on nursing workforce supply and demand, patient safety, and organizational effectiveness in healthcare settings.
Professor Minsuk Kuo's research lab specializes in behavioral and organizational psychology, with a focus on human decision-making in educational, consumer, and workplace contexts. The lab explores motivation, leadership, and technology adoption using advanced quantitative methods such as structural equation modeling and multigroup confirmatory factor analysis. Research themes include leadership effectiveness (e.g., Pygmalion leadership), consumer behavior in online environments, and the psychological drivers of innovation and technology use. The lab also investigates the intersection of creativity, language, and mathematics through literary and cognitive lenses, particularly in relation to experimental writing and constraint-based creativity.
Professor Duk-gyu Kim's research lab specializes in experimental and behavioral economics, with a focus on strategic decision-making in bargaining, competition, and institutional design. The lab investigates how individuals behave in strategic environments involving rent-seeking, information asymmetry, and costly competition, often using controlled laboratory experiments. Recent work also explores the impact of emerging technologies—such as large language models like ChatGPT—on human performance and decision accuracy. Additionally, the lab examines institutional mechanisms for regulating financial innovation, particularly in peer-to-peer (P2P) lending and crowdfunding platforms, emphasizing regulatory design and consumer protection.
Professor Soo-jin Cho's research lab specializes in interdisciplinary health and environmental sciences, focusing on patient safety and clinical outcomes in cardiac surgery, the psychological impacts of emotional labor in healthcare and service professions, and the environmental behavior and stabilization of hazardous pollutants such as mercury in waste incineration residues. The lab integrates clinical research, mental health psychology, and environmental engineering to address public health challenges from both human and ecological perspectives.
Professor Won Sik Im's research lab specializes in vehicle dynamics, powertrain systems, and advanced control strategies for hybrid and electric vehicles. The lab focuses on dynamic modeling, simulation, and control of drivetrain components such as torque converters, clutches, and planetary gear systems, with particular emphasis on transient behavior during shifts and launch conditions. Research also extends to in-wheel motor drivetrains and power transmission systems in industrial vehicles, integrating simulation tools like Carsim and Simulink for performance validation. Additionally, the lab explores biomedical applications, including prognostic biomarkers in vascular interventions.
Professor Hwajung Lee's research lab specializes in translational biomedical engineering and clinical health sciences, focusing on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, digital denture fabrication, and non-pharmacological interventions for symptom management in oncology patients. The lab integrates cutting-edge technologies such as robotic surgery, 3D digital workflows, and neurophysiological approaches to improve patient outcomes. Research spans from molecular biology of ion channels to clinical applications in gynecologic oncology and palliative care.
Professor Juyeol Heo's research lab specializes in materials science and interfacial reactions in electronic and structural materials, with a focus on solder joints, metal-ceramic interfaces, and oxidation-resistant coatings. Key research directions include the formation mechanisms of intermetallic compounds and Ag crystallites at solder/Si and solder/Ni interfaces, the role of elemental dopants (e.g., PbO, Bi, Y, Co) in modifying interfacial reactions and scale growth kinetics, and the development of advanced surface finishes to enhance reliability in electronic packaging and high-temperature applications. The lab employs a combination of thermodynamic modeling, in situ characterization, and controlled aging experiments to understand and tailor interfacial microstructures for improved performance and durability.
Professor Young Hwa Han's research lab specializes in the historical development of legal and administrative systems in ancient East Asia, with a particular focus on the evolution of kingship, governance, and ritual institutions in early Korean states such as Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla. The lab investigates the interplay between law, religion, and political authority, especially through the analysis of ritual practices, penal systems, and the institutionalization of royal power via documents like *gyo* (imperial edicts) and *yulryeong* (legal codes). A central theme is how rulers legitimized their authority through both bureaucratic mechanisms and cosmological claims, particularly in relation to natural disasters, ancestral rites, and the integration of regional customs into centralized state systems.
Professor Kyung Ryul Park's research lab focuses on the intersection of digital technologies, institutional governance, and sustainable development, with a strong emphasis on leveraging artificial intelligence, satellite imagery, and information systems to address global challenges such as climate resilience, aid transparency, and sustainable development goal (SDG) implementation. The lab explores how institutional isomorphism, digital resilience, and technology-mediated governance can shape effective policy responses in both developed and developing contexts. Key research directions include AI-driven disaster response, open data systems for international aid, and the socio-institutional implications of digital transformation in public administration.
Professor Seung Hyun Lee's research spans diverse yet impactful fields, including constitutional and civil law with a focus on inheritance law, liability principles in tort law, and the institutional development of historical governance systems in ancient Korea. His work also extends into modern technological domains such as mobile networking, IP-based mobility management, and secure authentication protocols in next-generation wireless networks. Additionally, he explores behavioral and psychological aspects of digital marketing, particularly how user cognitive needs influence responses to online advertising. His interdisciplinary approach bridges historical institutional analysis, civil law reform, and cutting-edge information technology research.
Professor Jihn Chang-Ho's research lab specializes in statistical process control (SPC) and time series modeling, with a focus on developing advanced control charting techniques for autocorrelated processes. The lab investigates optimal linear filtering strategies to enhance the performance of control charts by minimizing out-of-control average run length (ARL) while maintaining in-control ARL constraints. A key research direction involves improving robustness against model errors in time series representations, particularly in industrial and manufacturing settings with in-process measurement data. The lab also explores game-theoretic models for dynamic network behavior, especially in delay-sensitive and impatient user environments.
Professor Yoonji Choi's research lab specializes in Korean syntax, morphology, and discourse analysis, with a strong focus on grammaticalization, information structure, and the syntactic properties of discourse constituents. The lab investigates the grammaticalization of suffixs (e.g., -in-ga, -geu, -jeon), the emergence of independent noun phrases in spoken and media discourse, and the syntactic and pragmatic mechanisms underlying split constructions and topic-prominent structures. A central theme is the interplay between form, meaning, and function in natural language use, particularly in spoken and broadcast media contexts.
Professor Hang-Kyun Jung's research lab specializes in contemporary German and Japanese literature, with a particular focus on narrative identity, postmodern aesthetics, and the interplay between textuality and embodiment. The lab explores themes such as the dissolution of self in posthuman and postmodern subjectivity, the poetic function of writing in avant-garde literature, and the representation of space and memory in modernist and experimental fiction. Key works analyzed include Christian Kracht’s Popliteratur, Yukiko Motoya’s (Dawada Yoko) experimental novels, and the poetic strategies of authors like Goetz and Stuckrad-Barre.
