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Professor Jae-Suk Yang's research lab specializes in interdisciplinary studies at the intersection of complex systems, economic networks, and health technology. The lab investigates critical phenomena in statistical physics, such as phase transitions in nonequilibrium systems, while also exploring the dynamics of global capital flows, trade networks, and telemedicine adoption. A key focus is on understanding systemic risks and resilience in interconnected economic and healthcare systems, particularly through agent-based modeling and network analysis. The lab's work bridges theoretical physics, econophysics, and applied health policy to address real-world challenges in sustainability, innovation, and healthcare access.
Professor Jongheon Jeong's research lab specializes in robust and generalizable machine learning, with a strong focus on vision-language models, anomaly detection, and adversarial robustness. The lab explores zero-shot and few-shot learning paradigms for industrial vision tasks, leveraging models like CLIP and enhancing them through novel architectures such as WinCLIP for improved generalization. It also investigates robust training techniques—particularly randomized smoothing and contrastive learning—to improve model generalization under distribution shift and adversarial perturbations. A central theme is rethinking robustness not as a trade-off but as a property that can be controlled through confidence calibration and consistency regularization.
Professor Sung-Hwan Kim's research lab focuses on regenerative medicine and orthopedic tissue engineering, with a primary emphasis on articular cartilage repair and osteoarthritis (OA) pathogenesis. The lab investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying cartilage degeneration, particularly the regulatory roles of microRNAs such as miR-449a in mesenchymal stem cell differentiation and chondrogenesis. Additionally, the lab explores surgical techniques for anterior and posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, with a special interest in remnant preservation and its impact on joint stability and functional outcomes. Their work bridges molecular biology and clinical orthopedics to develop novel therapeutic strategies for joint diseases.
Professor Heuiseok Lim's research lab specializes in the intersection of artificial intelligence, educational technology, and intelligent systems. The lab focuses on developing data-driven and algorithmic approaches for personalized learning, particularly through procedural content generation in educational games and adaptive learning systems. It also explores intelligent applications in fashion technology, including deep learning-based fashion retrieval and recommendation systems. A central theme across the lab's work is the integration of AI techniques—such as genetic algorithms, support vector machines, and neural networks—to solve real-world challenges in education and industry.
福田健一教授の研究室は、イリジウムを用いた高橹な酸化還元触媒の開発を柱としており、特にアルコールの脱水素反応や水素の効率的生成に注力しています。中でも、酸化剤を不使用で行える脱水素化反応や、水素の持続的生成を実現する触媒系の構築が特徴です。また、反応の可逆性を利用したエネルギー変換プロセスの開発も進めており、持続可能なケミストリーの実現に貢献しています。
Nakamura教授の研究室では、次世代太陽電池として注目されるペロブスカイト半導体の材料設計とプロセス開発に注力しています。特に、鉛フリーなスズペロブスカイト太陽電池の効率向上を目的とし、スズ(II)の酸化を抑制する新規な還元剤や高純度前駆体の開発を進めています。また、透明な電子輸送材料や近赤外吸収材料の設計・合成を通じて、有機・ペロブスカイト太陽電池の高効率化に貢献しています。
Ryo Nakao教授の研究室は、媒介虫・寄生虫に由来する感染症の病原体同定と制御を目的としており、特にイヌバエやその他のチックを対象としたメタゲノム解析や、新規抗寄生虫薬の開発に注力しています。tick-borne疾患（TBD）の病原体の多様性を解明し、特にbabesiosisやheartwater病に代表される病原体の同定・診断法の向上を目指しています。また、天然由来のクスサミン誘導体（ブルーシンA）を用いた抗 babesial 力の評価など、新薬開発の分野でも革新的な研究を推進しています。
Professor Jae Sung Lee's research lab specializes in medical image analysis and neuroimaging, focusing on advanced computational methods to enhance diagnostic imaging quality and understand brain function in neurological and psychiatric disorders. Key research directions include developing deep learning-based techniques for CT and PET image reconstruction, such as super-resolution and attenuation correction, and investigating neurobiological changes in conditions like ADHD and postlingual deafness using SPECT and PET imaging. The lab also emphasizes the creation of population-specific brain templates for improved neuroimaging standardization in Korean and other ethnic populations.
Professor Sangwon Seo's research lab specializes in developing innovative organic synthesis methodologies, with a focus on transition-metal-catalyzed transformations and radical-based reactions. Key research directions include decarboxylative cyclizations, trifluoromethylation of arenes, and hydroamination/hydroamidation of unsaturated substrates using earth-abundant metal hydrides. The lab also explores the application of advanced computational frameworks, such as MapReduce-based systems, to support large-scale scientific data processing and simulation. These interdisciplinary efforts bridge synthetic organic chemistry with computational science and data engineering.
Professor Se-Woong Baek's research lab specializes in the development of advanced nanomaterials and optoelectronic devices for next-generation energy and sensing technologies. The lab focuses on plasmonic nanostructures, colloidal quantum dots (CQDs), and hybrid heterojunctions to enhance light absorption and charge transport in organic and perovskite solar cells, as well as in broadband infrared photodetectors. Key research directions include plasmonic light management, solution-processed semiconductor nanostructures, and interface engineering for improved device efficiency and stability.
Professor Tae-Seong Kim's research lab specializes in intelligent robotics and human-centered AI, focusing on wearable robotic systems, real-time human activity recognition and prediction using wearable sensors, and advanced 3D shape reconstruction from single-depth images. The lab develops deep learning-based solutions for enhancing robotic assistance in daily living, healthcare monitoring, and dexterous manipulation using anthropomorphic robot hands. Key research directions include edge-deployed activity recognition, sensor signal forecasting for proactive safety systems, and novel neural network architectures for 3D reconstruction and robotic control.
Reiko Inagi教授の研究室は、腎疾患の発症・進行メカニズムに焦点を当て、特にミトコンドリア障害とその関連する炎症反応、ならびに糖化末端生成物（AGE）やエンドプラズミック・リトプラズムのストレスが腎障害に与える影響を分子・細胞レベルで解明しています。特に、cisplatin誘因腎障害におけるcGAS-STING経路の活性化や、アンジオトロピン受容体遮断薬がAGE形成を抑制する新たな作用機序の解明が進んでいます。また、代謝異常が引き起こす脂質毒性とERストレスの関連性についても、腎機能障害の進行メカニズムの解明を目指しています。
Shuichi Yanagisawa教授の研究室は、有機合成化学と植物分子生物学の二面から、新しい反応機構の解明とバイオテクノロジー応用を融合した研究を推進しています。一方では、触媒的C-Hアリール化反応の開発を通じて、金属フリーな反応機構やラジカル機構の理解を深めています。他方で、植物特異的転写因子Dofファミリーの機能解明と、代謝制御による高効率な窒素同化の向上を目指した遺伝子工学的アプローチも展開しています。
東京大学と日立の共同研究拠点・H-UTokyoラボを通じて、高齢化社会の課題解決や脱炭素化、地方創生を実現するためのスマートシティ・スマートコミュニティ技術の開発を推進しています。特に、デジタル技術と社会課題の融合を軸に、データドリブンな社会の実現に向けたインフラ整備や、個人の幸福と社会の調和を実現する仕組みの構築を研究しています。
Keisuke Yoshida教授の研究室は、地震発生メカニズムや応力場の時空間的変化を、地震波形解析や震源再配置技術を用いて解明する分野に従事しています。特に、2011年東北地方太平洋沖地震後の地震群や、能登半島の長期間にわたる地震群の発生機構を、応力降下や流体拡散の観点から詳細に解析しています。研究では、地震の発生メカニズムと地殻応力状態の変化を、高精度な波形相関と双方向差分法による震源再配置によって解明しています。
Murakoshi教授の研究室では、酸素還元反応（ORR）や酸素発生反応（OER）に効果的な酸素関連反応触媒の開発を主軸としています。特に、鉄・窒素共催化されたカーボン材料やナノ構造を制御したグラフェン・カーボン材料の合成とその電気化学的特性の解明が進んでいます。また、有機半導体やナノクリスタルを用いた太陽電池や触媒材料の開発にも取り組んでおり、低コストで効率的なエネルギー変換技術の実現を目指しています。
Professor Daehee Hwang's research lab specializes in systems biology and computational biology, focusing on integrating multi-omics data to reconstruct dynamic biological networks. The lab develops advanced data integration methods—such as the Pointillist framework—to handle heterogeneous, high-throughput biological data with varying noise profiles and statistical power. Key research directions include understanding neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and prion disorders through systems-level analysis of gene expression, protein dynamics, and regulatory networks. The lab also investigates the functional expansion of essential cellular machinery, such as aminoacyl-tRNA synthetases, in higher-order protein complexes.
Professor Yongdae Shin's research lab focuses on the biophysics and engineering of biomolecular condensates, with a central emphasis on understanding how phase separation governs cellular organization and function. The lab investigates the molecular principles underlying the formation, material properties, and dynamic behaviors of membraneless organelles through a combination of quantitative biophysics, single-molecule imaging, and synthetic biology approaches. A key direction involves using programmable DNA-based systems to engineer synthetic condensates with tunable composition and function, enabling precise dissection of intermolecular interactions. The lab also explores the role of phase separation in disease mechanisms, particularly in neurodegeneration and cancer, by probing the physical basis of pathological aggregation.
Professor O-Pil Kwon's research lab specializes in the design, synthesis, and crystal engineering of organic nonlinear optical (NLO) materials, with a focus on developing highly efficient electro-optic and terahertz-active crystals. The lab pioneers novel chromophore architectures—particularly acentric ionic systems based on quinolinium, benzothiazolium, and stilbazolium cores—engineered for strong macroscopic optical nonlinearity and enhanced molecular hyperpolarizability. Their work emphasizes crystal growth from solution and melt, structure-property relationships, and applications in terahertz wave generation and photonic devices.
Professor In Cheol Bang's research lab specializes in advanced thermal fluids and heat transfer, with a primary focus on nanofluids and their application in enhancing critical heat flux (CHF) for advanced nuclear and energy systems. The lab investigates the fundamental mechanisms of boiling heat transfer in nanoparticle suspensions, emphasizing the role of nanoscale properties and interfacial phenomena in improving coolant performance. Key research directions include the development of predictive models for bubble dynamics, surface phenomena, and thermal-hydraulic behavior in engineered fluids for next-generation safety systems. The lab also explores the integration of nanofluids in advanced reactor designs to achieve higher efficiency and improved safety margins.
