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Professor Juhyuk Moon's research lab specializes in advanced cementitious materials and sustainable construction technologies, focusing on the development of high-performance, low-carbon cements and concretes. Key research directions include the fundamental understanding of cement hydration mechanisms through thermodynamic and quantum chemical modeling, the engineering of novel cementitious systems such as limestone-modified cements and ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC), and the integration of advanced materials like carbon nanotubes and hollow microspheres for multifunctional and lightweight structural composites. The lab also leverages machine learning and advanced imaging techniques to optimize material dispersion and performance at the microscale.
Professor Jane Lim’s research lab specializes in early modern and eighteenth-century British literature, with a critical focus on gender, race, embodiment, and voice in literary texts. Her work explores how women’s authorship, bodily representation, and linguistic agency are negotiated through narrative form, silence, and physiological difference. The lab investigates the intersections of power, identity, and literary expression, particularly in relation to race, sexuality, and the body under historical and cultural constraints. Key areas include the politics of language, the construction of female subjectivity, and the legacy of colonial and patriarchal discourse in literary representation.
Professor Hye-Yeon Seo's research lab focuses on oncology nursing and cancer survivorship care, with an emphasis on improving patient outcomes through knowledge dissemination and psychological support. The lab investigates hereditary breast cancer awareness, anxiety management in cancer patients, and the implementation of survivorship care practices among oncology nurses in Korea. Additionally, the lab explores molecular imaging techniques, particularly using 64Cu-labeled tracers to detect endogenous hydrogen sulfide, a key gasotransmitter involved in inflammation and hypoxia. These interdisciplinary efforts bridge clinical nursing science with molecular imaging innovation.
Professor Yun-Jung Heo's research focuses on traditional East Asian performing arts, religious narratives, and intangible cultural heritage, with a particular emphasis on Chinese *baodian* (treasure scrolls), *gugak* (Korean traditional music), and ethnic minority vocal traditions such as the Dong people's *dagai* (grand song). Her work critically examines the intersection of religion, gender, class, and state ideology in oral and performative cultures, especially how marginalized voices—particularly women—are represented and legitimized through religious or artistic frameworks. She also investigates the evolving role of technology, such as AI and digital media, in shaping cultural policy and heritage preservation in contemporary China. Her research bridges ethnomusicology, literary studies, and cultural anthropology with a strong focus on socio-political dimensions of cultural expression.
Professor Inho Jo's research lab specializes in the identification, characterization, and bioactivity evaluation of bioactive metabolites in medicinal and functional plants, with a focus on Korean and Vietnamese ginseng species. The lab employs advanced analytical techniques such as LC-MS and LC-MS/MS to conduct global metabolite profiling and to develop in-house compound libraries for reliable metabolite identification. Research also extends to the aging stability of traditional materials like Hanji paper when used in oriental art, assessing the durability of various pigments and inks under accelerated aging conditions. The lab integrates analytical chemistry with natural product research to explore the health-promoting potential of functional plants and to support evidence-based applications in medicine and cultural heritage.
Professor Geon-young Song's research lab specializes in theoretical and applied linguistics, with a primary focus on the semantics and syntax of relational nouns and adjectives in French and Korean. The lab investigates how relational terms—such as family relations (e.g., père, mère, frère) and their adjectival derivatives (e.g., paternel, filial)—function as predicates and argument-taking units, exploring their prédicativité and aspectual properties. A significant line of inquiry examines cross-linguistic phonological interference in second language pronunciation, particularly among Korean learners of French, highlighting the role of L1 phonological systems in L2 pronunciation errors. The lab also conducts corpus-based analyses of lexical collocations, such as 'N général' constructions, to uncover semantic constraints and distributional patterns in French.
Professor Jihoon Yoo's research lab specializes in mechatronic systems and intelligent control for agricultural machinery, focusing on active vibration control, precision agricultural equipment, and advanced hydraulic servo systems. The lab develops innovative solutions such as active seat suspension systems, adaptive tire pressure control, and smart fertilizer application systems using real-time feedback and optimized PID control algorithms. Research integrates simulation (MATLAB/Simulink), hardware prototyping, and field validation to enhance operator comfort, equipment efficiency, and operational accuracy in dynamic farming environments.
Professor Jimin Shim's research lab specializes in agricultural and environmental economics, with a focus on food consumption behavior, agricultural policy, and sustainable resource management. The lab investigates how demographic changes, climate change, and technological adoption—particularly in ICT and precision farming—affect agricultural production, food system resilience, and rural land use. It also develops advanced data-driven methods, including econometric modeling, machine learning, and LiDAR-based semantic segmentation, to address challenges in food demand forecasting, reservoir safety, and land use optimization.
Professor Duck-young Kim's research lab specializes in advanced optical and microwave engineering, with a focus on developing innovative measurement techniques and high-frequency electronic systems. The lab conducts cutting-edge research in fluorescence lifetime imaging for biological applications, particularly in monitoring lipid metabolism in live cells, and in millimeter-wave power amplifier design for high-speed wireless communication systems. Additionally, the lab pioneers novel methods for characterizing multimode optical fibers using amplified spontaneous emission, enabling precise bandwidth measurements critical for next-generation optical networks. These interdisciplinary efforts bridge biomedical imaging, microwave engineering, and optical fiber technology.
Professor Wan-mo Jeong's research lab specializes in theoretical nuclear physics, focusing on the structure and collective excitations of rare-earth even-even nuclei. The lab employs advanced models such as the interacting boson model II and the scissor mode to investigate rotational bands, backbending phenomena, and quadrupole deformations in heavy nuclei. Their work provides deep insights into the behavior of high-spin states and the emergence of superbands and G bands in rare-earth isotopes.
Professor Young-seo Kim's research lab specializes in political economy and public choice, focusing on the interplay between economic inequality, political institutions, and electoral behavior. The lab investigates how income distribution, economic growth, and political ideology shape policy outcomes and voter preferences over time. Key research directions include the impact of political party platforms on redistribution policies, the role of electoral competition in shaping economic inequality, and the strategic use of campaign messages in influencing voter perceptions. The lab employs both empirical econometric analysis and formal modeling to understand the mechanisms linking economic conditions and political dynamics.
Professor Daegon Cho's research lab specializes in behavioral and institutional economics, with a focus on understanding macroeconomic dynamics, institutional demand structures, and digital platform behaviors. The lab investigates how consumer heterogeneity—such as habit formation and rule-of-thumb behavior—affects aggregate economic responses, particularly in fiscal policy contexts. It also explores the real-world impacts of educational institutions on local economies and leverages big data from online platforms to model sentiment-driven market outcomes, such as used car pricing. The lab integrates microeconomic theory with large-scale empirical analysis, often using natural experiments and machine learning techniques to uncover structural patterns in economic behavior.
Professor Ha-yeon Lee's research lab specializes in clinical and translational neuroscience, with a focus on inflammatory and demyelinating disorders of the central nervous system, including acute transverse myelitis and related autoimmune conditions. The lab also investigates metabolic and cardiovascular effects of novel therapeutics such as SGLT2 inhibitors in non-diabetic populations, and explores rare neurological and dermatological manifestations like pyoderma gangrenosum and intralabyrinthine schwannomas. Additionally, the lab engages in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of literature and medicine, particularly through the lens of literary translation and its cultural resonance.
Professor Jiyeon Kook's research lab specializes in applied linguistics and second language acquisition, with a focus on German as a foreign language (DaF) and Korean as a second language (KorL2). The lab explores innovative language teaching methodologies, particularly integrating popular culture—such as K-pop—into foreign language classrooms to enhance learner engagement and practical language use. Research also emphasizes empirical assessment of writing proficiency, corpus-based text analysis using digital humanities methods, and the integration of AI tools like ChatGPT to support speaking skills development in authentic, interactive contexts. The lab combines qualitative and quantitative approaches, including text mining, network analysis, and statistical modeling, to evaluate language proficiency and develop valid, reliable assessment tools.
Professor Sung Hoi Lee's research lab specializes in critical educational sociology, focusing on the interplay between structural inequalities, institutional change, and agency within educational institutions. The lab explores transformative leadership, policy evaluation using realist evaluation frameworks, and the role of school leaders in fostering inclusive, community-oriented schools. It also investigates the dynamics of social reproduction, particularly through Bourdieu’s concepts of habitus and capital, while challenging deterministic interpretations through a dynamic, reflexive lens. The lab emphasizes qualitative, case-based research with strong theoretical grounding in critical realism and morphogenetic theory.
Professor Kyung Jun Jeong's research lab focuses on the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying pediatric endocrine disorders, particularly Prader-Willi syndrome and growth hormone deficiency. The lab investigates the role of growth hormone therapy in modulating fat distribution and gene expression in adipose tissue, with a special emphasis on GH receptor regulation. Additionally, the lab explores the impact of environmental factors, such as fine particulate matter (PM2.5), on airway inflammation and respiratory health, using non-invasive biomarkers like fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO). The integration of clinical genetics, molecular biology, and environmental health reflects the lab’s translational approach to understanding complex pediatric diseases.
Professor Si Jun Yang's research lab specializes in interdisciplinary data science and intelligent systems, focusing on large-scale health analytics, multimodal AI for historical and visual understanding, and advanced optical signal processing. The lab develops cutting-edge computational frameworks for real-world challenges—from modeling global obesity trends using massive population data to designing self-supervised tabular learning models and vision-language models for ancient scripts. It also explores fundamental photonic phenomena such as spatio-spectral coupling in fiber lasers, bridging physics and engineering innovation. The lab emphasizes data-driven solutions with strong societal impact, particularly in healthcare, digital humanities, and next-generation AI systems.
Professor Jeong-Woo Yu's research lab specializes in functional and radiosurgical interventions for neurological disorders, with a strong focus on minimally invasive and image-guided therapies. The lab investigates advanced stereotactic techniques, including robot-assisted stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG), Gamma Knife radiosurgery for trigeminal neuralgia and pituitary adenomas, and image-guided radiofrequency rhizotomy. A key emphasis is placed on improving procedural precision, safety, and long-term outcomes through integration of neuronavigation, intraoperative imaging, and innovative surgical robotics. The lab also conducts real-world, long-term evaluations of implantable devices such as intrathecal baclofen pumps for spasticity management.
Professor Kwangyong Park's research lab specializes in macroeconomic analysis with a focus on inflation dynamics, price stability, and monetary policy transmission in emerging market economies. The lab investigates inflation persistence, core inflation measures, and the impact of global and domestic factors on price developments, particularly in the context of Korea’s economic structure. Using advanced econometric models such as autoregressive frameworks, the lab aims to provide empirical insights for monetary policy formulation and economic forecasting.
Professor Walsh Kelly S.'s research lab specializes in modernist and transnational literature, with a focus on intertextuality, ethical aesthetics, and the phenomenology of language in literary modernism. The lab explores how writers such as Samuel Beckett, James Joyce, William Faulkner, and Cormac McCarthy engage with existential uncertainty, linguistic fragmentation, and the limits of representation. It also investigates colonial modernity in East Asian literature, particularly through the works of Pak T’aewŏn, examining the interplay of tradition, urbanity, and ethical responsibility in literary form. The lab’s work is deeply philosophical, engaging with Kantian aesthetics, Deleuzian thought, and the paradoxes of expression in postwar and avant-garde writing.
