ソウル大学、KAIST、延世大学など韓国QSトップ10大学の研究室情報です。
Professor Yun Gi Kim's research lab specializes in cardiovascular epidemiology and preventive cardiology, focusing on the identification and modulation of non-genetic risk factors for atrial fibrillation (AF). The lab investigates the synergistic effects of metabolic and hemodynamic risk factors—such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and alcohol use—on the development of new-onset AF across diverse populations. A key research direction involves developing predictive scoring systems to assess long-term recurrence risk after radiofrequency catheter ablation, integrating clinical and echocardiographic parameters. The lab also explores the role of mental health, particularly depression, as a modifiable risk factor for AF, especially in younger and female populations.
Professor Min-Jeong Shin's research lab focuses on the bioactive properties of dietary flavonoids, particularly quercetin, and their roles in metabolic and cardiovascular health. The lab investigates how quercetin-rich extracts from natural sources like onion peels modulate adipokine expression, lipid metabolism, and low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR) regulation in cellular and animal models. Key research directions include the molecular mechanisms of quercetin in improving insulin sensitivity, reducing adipose tissue inflammation, and lowering cholesterol through transcriptional regulation of SREBP2 and LDLR. The lab also explores the activation of stress-related kinases such as JNK in mediating these beneficial effects.
Professor Jay Hyuk Rhee's research lab specializes in sustainable business practices, with a strong focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing, biodiversity conservation, and the financial implications of corporate sustainability. The lab explores the intersection of ESG factors and corporate performance, particularly through bibliometric analysis and empirical studies on sustainability disclosure, regulatory frameworks, and nature-positive strategies. Research also examines the role of institutional and private investors in advancing sustainable development, as well as the strategic internationalization of firms under uncertainty. The lab emphasizes evidence-based policy and managerial insights to support global sustainability goals.
Professor Young-Seek Yoon's research lab specializes in advanced energy conversion technologies, with a primary focus on coal gasification and slagging processes in entrained-flow gasifiers. The lab develops innovative mathematical models and simulation tools to understand and optimize the complex thermal and chemical behaviors during gasification, particularly emphasizing ash melting, heat transfer, and slag formation. By integrating thermodynamic principles with computational modeling using platforms like gPROMS, the lab aims to enhance process efficiency and reduce environmental impact in clean coal technologies. Their work is grounded in experimental validation using pilot-scale data, ensuring practical relevance for industrial applications.
Professor Ravindra N. Bulakhe's research lab specializes in the design and synthesis of advanced nanomaterials for energy and environmental applications. The lab focuses on developing low-cost, scalable methods to fabricate nanostructured materials such as copper sulfide and molybdenum disulfide composites on 3D substrates for enhanced performance in energy storage and conversion devices. Key research directions include the rational engineering of heterostructured nanomaterials using solution-based techniques like successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) and layer-by-layer assembly. The lab emphasizes sustainable materials synthesis with applications in supercapacitors, batteries, and electrocatalysis.
Professor Jongwon Lee's research lab specializes in nanophotonics and advanced materials, focusing on the design and fabrication of ultrathin, tunable metasurfaces for mid-infrared applications. The lab pioneers electrically tunable metasurfaces with ultrafast response and giant nonlinear optical effects, leveraging intersubband transitions and plasmonic resonances. A key research direction involves developing next-generation energy storage materials, particularly for lithium metal batteries, using porous carbon frameworks derived from metal-organic frameworks to suppress dendrite growth and enhance stability. The lab also explores functional nanomaterials for clean energy technologies, including proton exchange membranes for fuel cells with improved high-temperature performance.
Professor Gwanseob Shin's research lab specializes in occupational ergonomics and musculoskeletal health, focusing on biomechanical risk factors associated with device use and manual handling in varied work environments. The lab investigates posture, muscle activity, and discomfort during smartphone, touchscreen, VR headset, and traditional computer use, with particular attention to neck and back strain. Research also examines how environmental factors—such as sloped ground surfaces—affect lifting mechanics and spinal loading, aiming to inform injury prevention strategies. The lab integrates quantitative motion analysis, electromyography, and subjective symptom reporting to evaluate ergonomic risks in real-world settings.
Professor Kyoung Jun Song's research lab focuses on emergency cardiovascular care and prehospital emergency medicine, with a particular emphasis on extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). The lab investigates factors influencing survival outcomes, including early initiation of ECPR and variations in emergency medical services (EMS) systems across diverse regions, especially in Asia. Their work aims to identify system-level improvements and inform evidence-based protocols to enhance patient survival and care quality.
Professor Jae Pil Kim's research lab specializes in the design and development of advanced optoelectronic materials, with a focus on organic semiconductors, luminescent dyes, and light-harvesting systems. Key research directions include triplet-triplet annihilation upconversion for efficient solar energy conversion, high-efficiency phosphors and encapsulation strategies for white LEDs, and the development of responsive dyes for optical sensing applications—particularly CO₂ detection using ionic liquids and BODIPY-based fluorophores. The lab also investigates the structure-property relationships of squaraine dyes and their integration into stable, high-transmittance polymer films for optoelectronic devices.
Professor Himchan Cho's research lab specializes in the development of advanced optoelectronic materials and devices, with a primary focus on perovskite-based light-emitting diodes (PeLEDs) and quantum dot technologies. The lab explores novel strategies to enhance device efficiency, stability, and processability through precise control of material composition, nanostructure engineering, and innovative fabrication techniques such as nanocrystal pinning and photopatternable inks. Key research directions include improving luminescent efficiency and reducing non-radiative recombination in perovskite films, understanding ion migration effects in halide perovskites, and enabling high-resolution patterning for next-generation displays.
Professor Yun-Ho Ahn's research lab specializes in the fundamental and applied aspects of clathrate hydrates, focusing on host-guest interactions, structural dynamics, and the manipulation of hydrate frameworks for advanced energy and environmental applications. The lab investigates how guest molecules, including hydrocarbons, gases, and radicals, interact with water-based host lattices under various conditions such as γ-irradiation and external stimuli. Key research directions include the design of hydrate systems with enhanced stability and guest occupancy through defect engineering, conformational control of guest molecules, and the development of novel hydrate-based materials for energy storage and gas separation.
Professor Jinsei Jung's research lab specializes in the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying hereditary hearing loss, with a focus on ion channels, transporters, and protein homeostasis. The lab investigates how genetic mutations in genes such as *SLC26A4*, *GJB2*, *OSBPL2*, *COCH*, and *KCNQ4* disrupt ion transport, protein folding, and autophagy, leading to sensory neuron and hair cell dysfunction. Using integrative approaches including electrophysiology, live-cell imaging, proteomics, and animal models, the lab aims to uncover pathogenic mechanisms and identify therapeutic targets for currently untreatable hearing disorders.
Professor Gregory Y.H. Lip's research lab specializes in cardiovascular medicine, with a primary focus on stroke prevention and anticoagulation therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). The lab develops and validates clinical risk stratification tools—such as the CHA₂DS₂–VASc and HAS-BLED scores—to improve risk assessment for stroke and bleeding, aiming to optimize antithrombotic decision-making in real-world settings. Their work emphasizes practical, evidence-based tools that enhance patient safety and clinical outcomes in atrial fibrillation management. The lab also investigates the integration of risk scores into clinical guidelines and digital health tools to support personalized medicine.
Professor Kihyuck Kwak's research lab focuses on the immunology of B cells and the host's adaptive immune response, with a particular emphasis on B cell activation, germinal center reactions, and the development of novel vaccines. The lab investigates the molecular and mechanical mechanisms underlying B cell antigen recognition, including the role of mechanosensitive ion channels like Piezo1 in B cell responses to membrane-bound antigens. Current research also explores broadly protective vaccines against human papillomavirus (HPV) and SARS-CoV-2, as well as strategies for multivalent vaccination and mucosal immunity.
Professor Eun Jung Lee's research lab specializes in bioinspired materials and nanotherapeutics, focusing on developing advanced biomaterials and delivery systems for biomedical and environmental applications. Key research directions include engineering protein-based nanocarriers for targeted drug and gene delivery—particularly siRNA and neoantigens—toward cancer immunotherapy and metabolic disease management. The lab also investigates synthetic biology approaches to optimize microbial fermentation systems for sustainable bioproduction, such as xylose utilization in yeast. Additionally, the lab contributes to environmental sustainability by assessing land degradation vulnerability using data-driven modeling techniques.
Professor Chung Sub Kim's research lab specializes in natural product chemistry, focusing on the isolation, structural elucidation, and biological evaluation of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants and microorganisms. The lab employs advanced spectroscopic techniques, including NMR and HRMS, alongside chemical and computational methods to determine complex structures of novel natural metabolites. Key research directions include the discovery of microbial signaling molecules (e.g., AI-3), genotoxins like colibactin, and bioactive terpenoids, lignans, and flavonoids with potential applications in cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and inflammation. The lab also investigates the structure-activity relationships of these compounds in cellular models relevant to human health.
Professor Kwangmin Shin's research lab specializes in the development of transition-metal-catalyzed C–H activation and functionalization methodologies, with a strong focus on selective and sustainable C–N and C–C bond formation. The lab pioneers innovative strategies using nitrogen-based reagents such as azides, diazonium salts, and acyl azides to enable direct functionalization of inert C–H bonds under mild conditions. Key advances include rhodium- and iridium-catalyzed C–H amination and arylation, as well as electrocatalytic approaches for synthesizing nitrogen-containing heterocycles like azetidines. The work emphasizes atom economy, functional group tolerance, and mechanistic understanding through experimental and computational studies.
Professor Sang Do Shin's research lab specializes in public health and emergency medicine, with a focus on injury epidemiology, cardiovascular disease mortality, and the impact of national health policies on health outcomes. The lab investigates the epidemiological patterns of poisoning and injury-related mortality in Korea, evaluates the effectiveness of public health interventions—such as pesticide bans—and explores the diagnostic accuracy of emergency medical technicians in prehospital settings. The research integrates population-level data with clinical and policy applications to inform evidence-based public health strategies.
Professor Sang Woo Seo's research lab specializes in systems microbiology and synthetic biology, focusing on the genome-wide reconstruction of transcriptional regulatory networks in bacteria, particularly *Escherichia coli*. The lab investigates how transcription factors and global regulators orchestrate stress responses—such as oxidative, acid, and osmotic stress—through integrative 'omics' and computational approaches. A central theme is the rational design of microbial cell factories by predicting and optimizing gene expression levels via synthetic regulatory elements, enabling efficient metabolic engineering for industrial biotechnology. The lab also explores the application of lactic acid bacteria in synthetic biology and therapeutic biomanufacturing, emphasizing safe and efficient production platforms.
Professor Changhee Lee's research lab specializes in advanced optoelectronic materials and devices, with a focus on organic and hybrid semiconductors for next-generation lighting and photodetection applications. Key research directions include the development of high-efficiency organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), flexible and nanostructured LEDs based on GaN/ZnO heterostructures, and conducting polymer-fullerene (C60) systems for enhanced photoconductivity and photovoltaic performance. The lab also investigates fundamental charge transport and dynamics in conjugated polymers, using time-resolved spectroscopy to understand carrier generation and recombination mechanisms.
