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 Hana Yi's research lab specializes in environmental and microbial microbiology, with a focus on the isolation and characterization of novel microbial strains from extreme and unique environments such as Antarctica, tidal flats, and marine habitats. The lab investigates microbial community dynamics in complex ecosystems, particularly in relation to environmental bioremediation, host-microbe interactions, and the application of high-throughput sequencing technologies in transcriptomics and microbial ecology. A key research direction involves understanding the roles of bacteria and archaea in soil and air environments, especially in human-influenced settings like childcare facilities and phytoremediation systems using genetically modified plants.
Professor Hugh I. Kim's research lab specializes in the structural characterization of biomolecules using advanced ion mobility spectrometry and mass spectrometry techniques. The lab focuses on understanding the conformational dynamics and aggregation mechanisms of amyloid proteins, pulmonary surfactant components, and disulfide-bonded peptides under biologically relevant conditions. Key research directions include the development of supramolecular strategies to inhibit amyloid fibrillation, investigating oxidative modifications of proteins at interfaces, and improving theoretical models for collision cross-section calculations in ion mobility-MS. The lab integrates soft ionization methods, such as FIDI-MS and ESI-MS, with biophysical techniques to probe metastable oligomers and structural transitions in disease-related proteins.
Professor Ju Hun Lee's research lab specializes in bioinspired nanomaterials and biosensing, focusing on developing highly sensitive, low-cost diagnostic platforms by leveraging the unique properties of biological systems—particularly the M13 bacteriophage—as functional scaffolds. The lab pioneers innovative sensor designs that integrate structural color, magnetic responsiveness, and signal amplification for applications in clinical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and point-of-care testing. Key research directions include engineering phage-based arrays for chemical and biomarker detection, designing multifunctional nanowires for multiplexed sensing, and advancing magnetic nanoparticle-integrated assays for liquid biopsy applications such as ctDNA detection.
Professor Sung Eun Kim's research lab focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying cellular physiology and disease, with a strong emphasis on stem cell biology, cancer metabolism, and cell death pathways such as ferroptosis and apoptosis. The lab investigates how key signaling pathways—particularly YAP-TEAD—regulate metabolic enzymes like UGP2 in cancer progression, and explores the potential of stem cell-derived hepatocytes for regenerative medicine. Additionally, the lab examines neuroprotective strategies, including the use of bioactive molecules like bovine colostrum, to mitigate brain cell death in neurological disorders.
Professor Jungchan Park's research lab focuses on perioperative medicine and cardiovascular outcomes, with a particular emphasis on myocardial injury after noncardiac surgery (MINS), perioperative glucose metabolism, and the impact of pharmacological agents such as statins and NSAIDs on postoperative mortality and morbidity. The lab investigates biomarkers like high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hs-cTnI) and clinical predictors such as preoperative glucose and HbA1c levels to improve risk stratification and patient outcomes. Additionally, the lab explores the role of transcription factors like NFAT in immune and inflammatory responses, linking molecular mechanisms to clinical disease outcomes.
Professor Justin Sangwook Ko's research lab specializes in transplant surgery and hepatobiliary surgery, with a strong focus on improving outcomes in living donor liver transplantation. Key research directions include optimizing postoperative pain management in live donors, understanding the role of platelets and donor characteristics—such as sex and steatosis—in graft survival and hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence, and evaluating the impact of transfusions on patient outcomes. The lab integrates clinical research with translational insights to enhance donor safety and recipient long-term survival.
Professor Jinyoung Yu's research lab specializes in financial econometrics and market microstructure, with a focus on investor behavior, market liquidity, and systemic risk in financial markets. The lab investigates behavioral biases, informed trading, and the impact of regulatory frameworks such as Basel III on banking stability and procyclicality. Using high-frequency and tick-by-tick data from major financial markets—including options, futures, and exchange-traded products—the lab develops advanced risk models and event study methodologies to analyze market efficiency and liquidity dynamics.
Professor Do-Hyun Nam's research lab focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying glioblastoma (GBM) pathogenesis, with a particular emphasis on tumor microenvironment interactions, glioma stem cell plasticity, and signaling pathways driving malignancy and therapy resistance. The lab investigates key regulators such as c-Met, Wnt/β-catenin, TGM2, and Notch signaling in promoting tumor invasiveness, mesenchymal transition, and brain metastasis. Their work integrates molecular oncology with translational insights to identify novel therapeutic targets for aggressive brain tumors.
Professor Muhammad Naqi's research lab specializes in advanced 2D materials and oxide semiconductors for next-generation electronic and optoelectronic applications. The lab focuses on low-temperature fabrication of high-performance thin-film transistors, memristors, and photodetectors using materials such as MoS₂, tellurium nanowires, and amorphous indium gallium zinc oxide (a-IGZO). Key research directions include neuromorphic computing, flexible and wearable electronics, high-speed sensing, and scalable nanoscale device integration. The lab emphasizes materials synthesis, device physics, and real-world applications in biomedical sensing, energy-efficient electronics, and artificial intelligence hardware.
Professor Heekyeong Park's research lab specializes in the development of two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), particularly molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂), for advanced optoelectronic and biosensing applications. The lab focuses on large-scale synthesis of high-quality MoS₂ films, innovative device architectures such as nanoring and nanoporous structures, and the integration of these materials into ultrasensitive, label-free field-effect transistors for biomedical detection. Key research directions include enhancing optical and electrical performance for image sensors and cancer biomarker detection, with an emphasis on practical, real-world applications in healthcare and nanoelectronics.
Professor Seok Hyun Cho's research lab focuses on respiratory and inflammatory diseases, with a strong emphasis on chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), asthma, and obstructive sleep apnea. The lab investigates the immunological and microbiological mechanisms underlying these conditions, particularly the role of type 1 and type 2 T cell responses, IgE sensitization, and microbial dysbiosis. It also explores innovative diagnostic technologies, such as impulse-radio ultra-wideband radar, for non-invasive detection of sleep-disordered breathing. The lab integrates clinical immunology, microbiome analysis, and biomedical engineering to advance understanding and management of chronic airway diseases.
Professor Byoungchol Chang's research lab specializes in artificial intelligence applications within healthcare and biomedical engineering, with a strong focus on medical image analysis for disease detection and classification. The lab develops advanced deep learning and explainable AI techniques for early diagnosis of conditions such as COVID-19, gastrointestinal disorders, and brain tumors using medical imaging. Additionally, the lab explores AI-driven predictive modeling for battery health and remaining useful life, as well as automated fruit disease detection using computer vision and optimization algorithms. The integration of AI with domain-specific knowledge, such as ontology-based educational systems, further expands the lab’s interdisciplinary research scope.
Professor Jihoon Lee's research lab specializes in the design and synthesis of advanced functional materials for energy and biomedical applications. Key research directions include the development of metal-organic frameworks and coordination polymers for aqueous rechargeable batteries, the engineering of luminescent materials for white-light emission in optoelectronic devices, and the application of organic synthesis strategies to access complex natural products. The lab also explores microbial synthesis of inorganic nanomaterials and their environmental implications, as well as molecular mechanisms underlying metabolic regulation in model organisms.
Professor Suh-Hee Choi's research lab specializes in tourism and destination management, with a strong focus on the psychological and behavioral dimensions of tourism, including tourist loyalty, satisfaction, and attribution processes. The lab explores how image, relationship quality, and cultural perceptions influence international public attitudes toward countries as both tourism destinations and investment sites. It also investigates the role of mobility, identity, and lifestyle integration in temporary residents' adaptation, particularly in dynamic urban contexts like Macau. The lab employs mixed-methods approaches, combining survey-based structural modeling with in-depth qualitative interviews to examine complex human behaviors in tourism and mobility contexts.
Professor Taeyoung Choi's research lab specializes in the atomic-scale manipulation and characterization of quantum systems, focusing on single-atom and single-molecule magnets for quantum technologies. The lab combines advanced scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) with electron spin resonance (ESR) to achieve precise control and readout of individual electron spins, enabling high-fidelity quantum operations. Key research directions include engineering magnetic anisotropy in surface-supported atoms and molecules, realizing scalable quantum gates in trapped ion systems, and probing spin-vibronic coupling in molecular magnets. The work bridges fundamental quantum physics with applications in quantum computing, spintronics, and ultra-sensitive quantum sensing.
Professor Oksoo Kim's research lab focuses on aging, mental health, and health disparities among older adults, particularly older Korean immigrants and vulnerable populations. The lab investigates psychosocial factors such as loneliness, social support, ethnic attachment, and body image in relation to mental health outcomes like depression and self-esteem. Key research directions include the impact of lifestyle and occupational factors on long-term health, as well as the therapeutic potential of emerging technologies like virtual reality in cognitive health. The lab emphasizes culturally adapted interventions and preventive strategies for mental and physical well-being across the lifespan.
Professor Hee Taek Kim's research lab specializes in metabolic engineering and synthetic biology for the sustainable production of high-value chemicals and polymers from renewable resources. The lab focuses on developing microbial cell factories—particularly engineered *Corynebacterium glutamicum* and *Escherichia coli*—to convert biomass-derived substrates into platform chemicals like cadaverine, 5-hydroxyvaleric acid, and aromatic compounds. A central theme is the chemo-biological upcycling of plastic waste, such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), through enzymatic depolymerization and downstream biotransformation into valuable chemicals. The lab also pioneers integrated bioprocesses combining fermentation, purification, and polymerization for the production of bio-based polyamides, supporting a circular bioeconomy.
Professor Saehoon Kim's research lab focuses on urban sustainability and data-driven urban analytics, with a strong emphasis on addressing challenges in shrinking cities, urban heat vulnerability, and housing abandonment in East Asia. The lab integrates urban design, environmental data science, and machine learning to develop evidence-based strategies for resilient urban planning. Key research directions include understanding the socio-spatial dynamics of urban decline, identifying heat-vulnerable urban areas through multi-parameter data modeling, and applying advanced computational techniques such as hashing algorithms for efficient urban data processing.
Professor Kyung-Hoe Huh's research lab specializes in biomedical imaging and quantitative bone morphometry, focusing on the structural analysis of trabecular bone using advanced fractal geometry. The lab employs computational methods such as the tile counting method to assess the complexity and architectural integrity of mandibular trabecular bone, contributing to improved understanding of bone quality in clinical contexts. Current research directions emphasize the development of reliable, non-invasive biomarkers for early detection of bone metabolic disorders and osteoporosis. The lab also explores the application of fractal dimension as a quantitative parameter in dental and maxillofacial imaging.
Professor Jae Wook Lee's research lab focuses on regenerative medicine and immunotherapy, with a strong emphasis on mesenchymal stem cell therapy for lung injury and stroma-targeted cancer immunotherapy. The lab investigates mechanisms of tissue repair, including alveolar fluid clearance and antimicrobial activity, as well as the role of tumor microenvironment components like fibroblast activation protein (FAP) in cancer immunity. Their work bridges molecular biology, stem cell biology, and translational immunology to develop novel therapeutic strategies for inflammatory and malignant diseases.
