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Professor Hyung Jin Choi's research lab focuses on the neuroendocrine and metabolic regulation of energy homeostasis, with a particular emphasis on incretin hormones such as GLP-1 and GIP in the central nervous system. The lab investigates the neuronal circuits and molecular mechanisms underlying satiety, obesity, and type 2 diabetes, using translational approaches that integrate preclinical models with human studies. Key research directions include the role of hypothalamic GLP-1 receptor neurons in preprandial satiation, the impact of osteocalcin and vitamin K on glucose metabolism, and the application of metabolomics to identify biomarkers in diabetic complications such as diabetic retinopathy. The lab also conducts clinical trials to evaluate nutritional and pharmacological interventions in metabolic health.
Professor Seung-Pyo Lee's research lab specializes in cardiovascular and biomedical materials research, focusing on the noninvasive assessment of myocardial fibrosis and coronary plaque progression using advanced imaging techniques such as cardiac MRI and CT. The lab investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying vascular repair and endothelial cell responses in ischemic conditions, particularly involving signaling pathways like ILK/NF-κB and SDF-1/CXCR4. Additionally, the lab develops innovative stretchable conductive nanomaterials for next-generation biointegrated medical devices, emphasizing low impedance and biocompatibility. The overarching goal is to translate mechanistic insights into clinical applications for heart failure, aortic stenosis, and environmental cardiovascular risks.
Professor Young-Suk Kim's research lab specializes in early literacy development, with a focus on the interplay between oral language, decoding skills, and reading comprehension in young learners. The lab investigates foundational reading fluency—both oral and silent—alongside phonological awareness, morphological units (such as body-coda in Korean), and writing development from kindergarten through early elementary grades. Using longitudinal, multi-method approaches including structural equation modeling and latent variable analysis, the lab explores how growth trajectories in early literacy skills predict later reading and writing outcomes.
Professor Jihun Oh's research lab specializes in developing advanced nanomaterials and integrated photoelectrochemical systems for sustainable energy conversion, with a primary focus on solar-driven water splitting and electrochemical CO2 reduction. The lab pioneers innovative nanostructured semiconductors—particularly silicon-based photoelectrodes—and hybrid catalysts, such as gold clusters and single-atom catalysts, to enhance efficiency, selectivity, and stability in renewable fuel production. Key research directions include designing hierarchical porous architectures for improved mass transport, engineering surface defects and active sites for selective CO2RR, and integrating catalytic co-catalysts with semiconductors for tandem solar energy conversion.
Professor Yong-Eun Jung's research lab specializes in medical imaging and molecular imaging, with a focus on improving the diagnosis and management of liver and thyroid diseases. The lab investigates advanced imaging techniques such as contrast-enhanced ultrasonography, CT, and PET to enhance the characterization of focal liver and thyroid lesions, particularly in differentiating benign from malignant conditions like cholangiocarcinoma and suture granulomas. A key research direction involves understanding the radiologic features of variant hepatocellular carcinoma and intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, as well as exploring the anti-inflammatory mechanisms of natural compounds like alpha-viniferin for potential therapeutic applications. The lab also emphasizes the role of imaging in guiding interventions such as radiofrequency ablation and image-guided biopsies.
Professor Kyungsu Kim's research lab specializes in otorhinolaryngology and molecular medicine, focusing on the pathophysiology of chronic rhinosinusitis, nasal epithelial immune responses, and the therapeutic potential of natural compounds and neuromodulators in upper airway disorders. The lab investigates molecular mechanisms underlying mucin and inflammatory mediator secretion, apoptosis in oral cancer cells, and the role of neurotransmitters and signaling pathways in nasal physiology and disease. Key research directions include identifying bioactive components of herbal extracts like Ginkgo biloba, evaluating botulinum toxin as a novel treatment for intrinsic rhinitis, and elucidating the anatomical and functional aspects of the nasofrontal duct system.
Professor Yong-Il Shin's research lab specializes in ultracold quantum gases, focusing on strongly correlated many-body systems in ultracold atomic gases. The lab investigates quantum phase transitions, superfluidity, and many-body phenomena in degenerate Fermi and Bose gases, particularly in the BCS-BEC crossover regime. Using advanced techniques such as phase-contrast imaging, rf spectroscopy, and atom chip-based manipulation, the group explores topological excitations, vortex dynamics, and the emergence of composite bosons in imbalanced Fermi mixtures. Their work bridges fundamental quantum many-body physics with precision measurement and quantum simulation.
Professor Min-Jea Tahk's research lab specializes in advanced guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems for aerospace and defense applications. The lab focuses on optimal and robust control methodologies, particularly in missile guidance, target tracking under kinematic constraints, and formation flight control using limited sensing. Key research directions include recursive time-to-go estimation, impact-time and impact-angle control guidance, and coevolutionary optimization for constrained systems. The lab emphasizes practical implementation and stability analysis, integrating theoretical rigor with real-world applicability in dynamic and uncertain environments.
Professor Jeonghun Kwak's research lab specializes in advanced optoelectronic materials and devices, with a primary focus on quantum dot-based light-emitting diodes (QLEDs) for next-generation displays and solid-state lighting. The lab develops high-efficiency, stable, and bright QLEDs through innovative materials engineering, including solution-processed electron transport layers, interface passivation to suppress non-radiative recombination, and novel device architectures such as top-emission and inverted structures. Additional research extends into stretchable neuromorphic systems and ultraviolet-emitting nanocrystal LEDs, emphasizing monolithic integration, biocompatibility, and performance under extreme conditions. The lab’s work bridges nanomaterial synthesis, device physics, and practical applications in wearable electronics and energy-efficient lighting.
Professor Dahl-Young Khang's research lab specializes in the mechanics and fabrication of stretchable and flexible electronic systems, with a focus on integrating high-performance semiconductor materials—such as single-crystal silicon and carbon nanotubes—into elastomeric and soft substrates. The lab pioneers innovative approaches to mechanical buckling and nanoimprint lithography to enable large-area, low-pressure, and high-resolution patterning of nanomaterials for next-generation flexible and wearable electronics. Key research directions include the design of wavy and buckled nanostructures for strain-tolerant devices, quantitative mechanical characterization of organic and 2D materials using buckling mechanics, and the development of advanced fabrication techniques for nanoscale electronics.
Professor Yong Bae Kim's research lab specializes in radiation oncology and cancer biology, focusing on the molecular mechanisms underlying treatment response, toxicity, and prognosis in gynecological and breast cancers. The lab investigates biomarkers such as COX-2 and ILK in tumor progression and therapy resistance, while also exploring radiation-induced complications like pneumonitis and lymphedema through dosimetric and clinical risk modeling. A key focus is on the tumor microenvironment, particularly macrophage-cancer cell crosstalk and the role of secreted factors like exosomal PTEN in suppressing metastasis. The lab integrates molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, and clinical data to improve personalized radiotherapy strategies.
Professor Young Ae Kang's research lab focuses on infectious diseases, particularly tuberculosis and non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), with an emphasis on improving diagnostic methods, understanding disease epidemiology, and exploring host-pathogen interactions. The lab investigates host immune responses using advanced in vitro models, such as the liver-sinusoid-on-a-chip system, to study viral infections like Hepatitis B. Their work spans clinical epidemiology, biomarker discovery (e.g., CRP and PCT for differential diagnosis), and the impact of comorbidities such as diabetes on treatment outcomes in drug-resistant TB.
Professor Jeong Whun Kim's research lab specializes in diagnostic radiology and medical imaging, focusing on improving the accuracy of non-invasive imaging techniques for early detection and characterization of gastrointestinal and abdominal malignancies. The lab investigates advanced cross-sectional imaging modalities—such as CT, MRI, and ultrasound—combined with quantitative imaging biomarkers like diffusion-weighted imaging and radiomics to enhance tumor grading, staging, and tissue characterization. Key research directions include optimizing multi-modal imaging protocols for pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, gallbladder carcinoma, and salivary gland lesions, with an emphasis on predicting histopathological features and guiding clinical decision-making.
Professor Sung-Ju Lee's research lab specializes in mobile and wireless networking, with a strong focus on energy-efficient and adaptive protocols for dynamic environments such as mobile ad hoc networks (MANETs) and wireless sensor networks (WSNs). The lab investigates on-demand routing and multicast protocols, mobility-aware networking, and distributed clustering algorithms to enhance network scalability, reduce control overhead, and prolong network lifetime. Recent work emphasizes integrating deep learning and IoT-based embedded systems for real-time monitoring in smart agriculture, particularly for livestock management. The lab combines theoretical protocol design with practical implementation, especially in resource-constrained and mobile scenarios.
Professor Kyoung Jun Song's research lab specializes in emergency medicine and prehospital care, with a focus on improving outcomes for patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). The lab investigates time-sensitive interventions such as extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR), emphasizing the impact of response time and system variability on survival. Their work leverages large-scale national registries to evaluate prehospital care systems, particularly in Asian contexts where EMS infrastructure varies significantly. The lab also explores the influence of patient characteristics, arrest etiology, and system-level factors on long-term outcomes.
Professor Seung Bong Hong's research lab specializes in neuroscience and neuroradiology, focusing on the structural and functional brain abnormalities associated with sleep disorders. The lab investigates how chronic insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS), and narcolepsy lead to gray matter atrophy, altered regional cerebral blood flow, and metabolic changes in key brain regions. Using advanced neuroimaging techniques such as MRI and PET, the lab explores the neural substrates of cognitive impairment, mood disturbances, and autonomic dysregulation in these conditions. Their work aims to identify biomarkers and improve the clinical management of sleep-related brain disorders.
Professor Jihun Shim's research lab specializes in theoretical and computational materials science, focusing on the electronic structure and emergent quantum phenomena in low-dimensional and quantum materials. Key research directions include the design and prediction of novel two-dimensional magnets, heavy fermion systems, and superconductors, with an emphasis on understanding electron correlation, strong spin-orbit coupling, and electron correlation effects. The lab also explores functional materials for energy applications, such as thermoelectrics and conductive metal-organic frameworks, using first-principles calculations to guide experimental synthesis and device integration.
Professor Hyeeyun Park's research lab focuses on chronic respiratory diseases, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with an emphasis on identifying biomarkers for early detection and disease progression, understanding the impact of comorbidities across diverse populations, and exploring the links between COPD and other conditions such as lung cancer and postoperative complications. The lab integrates large-scale population-based cohort studies with clinical and physiological data to uncover risk factors and develop predictive models for patient outcomes. Research also extends to critical care, including ventilator-induced lung injury and respiratory support strategies in acute respiratory failure.
Professor Bong-Soon Chang's research lab specializes in spinal implant biomaterials and spinal fusion surgery, focusing on developing and evaluating advanced bone graft substitutes and interbody fusion devices. The lab investigates bioactive glass-ceramics, such as CaO-SiO2-B2O3 (CS10B), for their osteoconductive properties, biodegradation behavior, and mechanical stability in spinal fusion applications. Key research directions include improving fusion outcomes through enhanced implant integration with host bone, optimizing surgical techniques for cervical spine instrumentation, and enhancing diagnostic accuracy in spinal interventions. The lab combines preclinical animal studies with clinical trials to translate biomaterial innovations into safer, more effective spinal surgery solutions.
Professor Jae-hoon Song's research lab specializes in antimicrobial resistance and infectious disease diagnostics, with a strong focus on multidrug-resistant pathogens such as MRSA, *Acinetobacter baumannii*, *Salmonella typhi*, and colistin-resistant *Klebsiella pneumoniae*. The lab employs molecular techniques like PCR-based detection and genotypic subtyping (e.g., MLST) to track the epidemiology and genetic mechanisms of antibiotic resistance in clinical isolates across Asia. Additionally, the lab investigates physicochemical properties of solvent systems relevant to carbon capture, particularly CO₂ solubility in amine-based mixtures. Overall, the lab bridges clinical microbiology, molecular diagnostics, and chemical engineering to address global health challenges related to antimicrobial resistance and environmental sustainability.
