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Professor Hong-Tak Lim's research lab specializes in biosafety, biodiversity governance, and access and benefit-sharing (ABS) policy frameworks. The lab focuses on international regulatory mechanisms for the sustainable use of genetic resources, particularly in the context of the Nagoya Protocol under the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. It examines national policy integration, inter-agency coordination, and legal frameworks for equitable benefit-sharing between resource-providing and resource-using countries. The lab also investigates the implications of genetic resource utilization for patent law and bioprospecting regulations.
Professor Sangtae Kim's research lab specializes in urban governance, regional development, and social innovation, with a focus on understanding the dynamics of community-based collaboration, industrial cluster formation, and policy implementation in urban contexts. The lab explores the role of intermediate organizations, such as business improvement districts (BIDs) and networking platforms, in fostering sustainable urban economies and resolving complex social conflicts. Through qualitative and interpretive research methods, including case studies and in-depth interviews, the lab investigates governance challenges in areas like commercial district revitalization, gentrification, and inter-institutional coordination.
Professor Jeong Soo Hwang’s research lab specializes in critical literary studies with a focus on postcolonialism, trauma theory, and the representation of marginalized voices in Anglo-American and transatlantic literature. The lab explores how canonical and contemporary texts engage with historical violence, imperialism, and identity through close readings of literary form, archival materials, and cultural context. Particular attention is given to the intersections of race, gender, and power in works from authors such as Jean Rhys, Cormac McCarthy, Don DeLillo, and Samuel Beckett, especially in relation to 9/11, slavery, and the global South. The lab emphasizes interdisciplinary methods, integrating archival research, film adaptation studies, and critical theory to interrogate dominant narratives and subvert reductive representations.
Professor Joo-ri Jung's research lab specializes in bioactive peptide discovery from natural sources, with a primary focus on marine and animal-derived proteins. The lab investigates the antioxidative and neuroprotective properties of peptide hydrolysates, particularly from pig skin, using in vitro models such as human neuroblastoma (SH-SY5Y) cells. Key research directions include optimizing extraction methods, evaluating radical scavenging activities, and exploring potential applications in neurodegenerative disease prevention. The lab also emphasizes structure-activity relationships of bioactive peptides for functional food and nutraceutical development.
Professor Hyungseob Lee's research lab specializes in postcolonial literature, modern and contemporary Irish drama, and postmodern epistemology in film and narrative. The lab explores the intersections of national identity, historical discourse, and cultural memory, particularly in the works of Irish playwrights like Brian Friel and Samuel Beckett, as well as filmmakers such as Michael Haneke. Central themes include the destabilization of narrative authority, the politics of language and place, and the tension between individual subjectivity and collective national myths.
Professor Lee Jea Uk's research lab specializes in advanced materials for sustainable engineering, with a strong focus on carbon-based nanomaterials and their applications in construction and thermal management. The lab develops innovative methods for the scalable production and functionalization of graphene and carbon nanotubes, emphasizing environmental friendliness and process efficiency. Key research directions include surface modification of construction materials using plasma treatment, dispersion optimization of nanomaterials in polymer and cement matrices, and the recycling of plastic waste into high-performance construction composites.
Professor Yun Ju Kwon's research lab specializes in natural product discovery and drug development, with a focus on identifying bioactive compounds from microbial and plant sources for the treatment of infectious diseases and pathological conditions. The lab investigates enzyme inhibitors targeting essential bacterial pathways, such as enoyl-ACP reductase in drug-resistant pathogens like *Staphylococcus aureus*, *Streptococcus pneumoniae*, and *Mycobacterium tuberculosis*, as well as antifungal agents against fungal pathogens such as *Ascosphaera apis*. The research integrates natural product chemistry, microbiology, and biochemical assays to explore structure-activity relationships and synergistic effects of natural compounds. The lab also examines host-pathogen interactions and tissue-level pathophysiological changes, such as liver damage following thermal injury, to understand disease mechanisms and identify therapeutic targets.
Professor Kyung-Soo Choi's research lab focuses on clinical and public health aspects of medication safety and nutritional status in vulnerable populations, particularly critically ill children and community-dwelling older adults. The lab investigates the impact of malnutrition and polypharmacy on clinical outcomes, with an emphasis on understanding factors influencing medication adherence, drug knowledge, and health-related behaviors. Research directions include nutritional assessment in pediatric intensive care, medication use patterns in elderly populations, and the development of interventions to improve health outcomes through better medication management and nutritional support.
Professor Suh-Reen Han’s research lab in English specializes in critical literary studies at the intersection of Romanticism, biopolitics, and postcolonial thought. The lab explores how literary texts from the Enlightenment and Romantic eras engage with questions of life, sovereignty, and embodiment, particularly through the lens of creaturely existence, tactile experience, and transatlantic historical consciousness. Key directions include rethinking biopolitical theory beyond Foucault and Agamben by retrieving Judeo-Christian conceptions of divine bestowal of life, and examining intercultural literary dialogues—such as between Keats and Korean modernist poetry—to reveal epistemological otherness in Western literary traditions. The lab also investigates the performative body as a site of resistance, especially through the motif of touch in gothic and Romantic literature.
Professor Sungyeon Jang's research lab focuses on the intersection of design, identity, and social structure, particularly examining how educational systems shape individual subjectivities and long-term life trajectories. The lab investigates the formation of 'exam-type human' identities in elite educational contexts and their enduring impact on career choices and self-perception. It also explores expressive and aesthetic dimensions of design—such as fantasy design, playful design, and the aesthetic dynamics of spatial harmony and contrast—emphasizing emotional resonance, cognitive perception, and the integration of diverse elements in creative practice. The lab combines qualitative ethnographic inquiry with design-based research to analyze both the psychological and cultural dimensions of design and education.
Professor Wonyoung Yeo's research lab specializes in Southeast Asian history, with a focus on decolonization, nation-building, and transnational dynamics in the 20th century. The lab explores political transitions, revolutionary movements, and the legacies of colonialism, particularly in Indonesia, examining how historical memory, veteran communities, and colonial-era figures shaped post-independence identities. It emphasizes interdisciplinary and transboundary approaches to understanding regional histories beyond state-centric narratives.
Professor Sung-ju Bae's research lab specializes in innovation management, open innovation, and platform ecosystems, with a strong focus on user-innovation dynamics, organizational problem-solving processes, and the strategic use of digital platforms and crowdsourcing. The lab investigates how firms leverage user feedback, patent strategies, and social media environments—especially through platforms like Facebook—to enhance product development and technological innovation. It also explores the interplay between individual and group-level creativity, adoption behaviors in emerging technologies (e.g., smartphones), and the strategic interactions within platform ecosystems involving multiple stakeholders.
Professor Jaeseok No's research lab specializes in molecular and translational epigenetics, focusing on the role of epigenetic regulators—particularly histone lysine demethylases (KDMs)—in cancer biology and disease progression. The lab investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying epigenetic modifications in cancer initiation and maintenance, with an emphasis on identifying novel therapeutic targets. Additionally, the lab explores neurobiological and occupational health impacts, including limbic system atrophy and stress-related biomarkers in high-risk professions, as well as the anticancer mechanisms of marine natural products such as callyspongiolide. These interdisciplinary efforts bridge epigenetics, cancer therapeutics, and environmental health.
Professor Sungku Han's research lab specializes in applied economics and policy analysis, with a strong focus on game-theoretic modeling of strategic behavior in political and industrial contexts. The lab investigates critical issues such as nuclear non-proliferation strategies, labor safety regulations, educational inequality, and environmental policy, particularly in the Korean context. Research integrates economic theory with real-world policy changes to analyze outcomes in areas ranging from national security and corporate accountability to educational access and sustainable technology. The lab emphasizes empirical validation of theoretical models, especially through natural experiments and institutional reforms.
Professor Sung-Gyung Jo's research lab focuses on the intersection of environmental health, literary theory, and critical social analysis. The lab investigates the impact of environmental factors—such as ambient temperature and air pollution—on public health outcomes, particularly emergency department visits for conditions like ischemic stroke and asthma. Concurrently, the lab explores posthumanist and poststructuralist literary theories, analyzing modernist and contemporary texts through frameworks like Deleuze and Guattari’s schizoanalysis to examine language, power, and representation. The research integrates empirical health data with critical theory to uncover structural inequities and the performative dimensions of language and technology.
Professor Minjae Choi's research lab specializes in biomedical diagnostics, wearable sensing technologies, and advanced 3D imaging systems. The lab focuses on developing innovative solutions for disease biomarker detection, such as inflammatory responses in bipolar disorder, while advancing wearable strain sensors with improved reliability through novel contact area-based sensing mechanisms. Additionally, the lab pioneers next-generation 3D reconstruction techniques using cylindrical projector systems to overcome limitations in traditional fringe projection methods, enabling high-accuracy, wide-area 3D sensing for applications in the metaverse and telemedicine.
Professor Hyung-beom Kim's research lab specializes in cutting-edge genome editing technologies, with a focus on developing and refining CRISPR-based tools for therapeutic applications. The lab explores innovative genome editors such as base editors and prime editors, aiming to correct pathogenic genetic variants with high precision and minimal off-target effects. Their work bridges molecular biology and translational medicine, targeting inherited and acquired genetic disorders with the goal of advancing gene therapy. The lab also investigates the mechanisms and applications of next-generation genome editing systems to enhance safety and efficacy in clinical settings.
Professor Jieun Hwang's research lab focuses on clinical and public health research, particularly in the areas of sepsis management and tobacco control. The lab investigates biomarkers such as monocyte counts to predict outcomes in sepsis patients and explores factors influencing smoking cessation, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. A key emphasis is on developing public health interventions, including school-based education and policy strategies, to reduce tobacco use and its health consequences across the lifespan. The lab also examines behavioral and environmental factors influencing health decisions, such as the impact of graphic health warning labels on tobacco packaging.
Professor Jaesuk Park's research spans interdisciplinary domains, focusing on international relations and nuclear policy, particularly the impact of U.S.-led economic sanctions on nuclear proliferation and the political economy of development cooperation. His work also extends into microelectronics and integrated circuit testing, where he develops innovative built-in self-test (BIST) architectures for analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters, emphasizing hardware efficiency and test optimization. Additionally, he contributes to biomedical imaging, notably in accelerating coronary magnetic resonance angiography using advanced coil array designs and parallel imaging techniques. His research consistently bridges policy analysis with technical innovation, reflecting a unique integration of social science and engineering perspectives.
Professor Hong Seunghei's research lab specializes in human-centered design and user experience (UX) in emerging mobility and intelligent systems, with a strong focus on the intersection of technology, emotion, and social meaning. The lab explores multimodal human-technology interaction in autonomous and shared mobility contexts—particularly in self-driving vehicles and Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS)—while emphasizing emotional engagement, trust-building, and ethical considerations in AI and automated systems. Drawing on design thinking, service design, and critical theory, the lab investigates how technology can be shaped not only for efficiency but also for empathy, historical reflection, and inclusive societal values.
