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田中宏之教授の研究室では、宇宙線ミューオンを用いた非破壊な地下構造イメージング技術、いわゆるミュオグラフィーを応用し、火山のマグマ動態や地下密度構造の高解像度な可視化を実現しています。特に、火山の噴火メカニズムの解明や、噴火前後のマグマ体の変化をリアルタイムで追跡する新しい火山モニタリング手法の開発が主な研究方向性です。時間分解能の高い動的ミュオグラフィー技術により、マグマの上昇・下降や噴出物質の質量損失を定量的に評価することが可能になっています。
井上健介教授の研究室では、初期宇宙における素粒子物理学と重力波の交差分野に注目し、原始ブラックホール（PBH）が暗黒物質の候補である可能性を理論的に探求しています。特に、インフレーション理論に基づく原始密度揺らぎがもたらすPBH生成メカニズムや、その結果生じる誘導重力波の計算・観測限界への応用を主なテーマとしています。また、パルサー・タイム・アレイやマイクロレンズ観測からの制約を統合し、PBHの質量関数や生成メカニズムの制限を精密に評価する研究も進めています。
Tristan Vadsaria教授の研究室は、新生代の気候変動と海洋循環の変化を、高解像度の気候モデルと古気候再構築データを統合して解明することを目的としています。特に、最後の最大氷期（LGM）からホロセンにかけての地中海海の塩分・淡水循環の変動、およびその原因要因としての氷河融解水やモンスーンの変化の影響を重点的に研究しています。また、気候モデルの妥当性を古気候データで検証する国際共同研究（PMIP）にも積極的に参加しており、未来の気候変動予測の根拠強化を図っています。
本研究室では、虫歯の主要な原因菌である変形ブドウ球菌（Streptococcus mutans）の病原性機構に注目し、特に感染性心内膜炎の発症に関与する因子の同定とそのメカニズム解明を主な研究テーマとしています。CnmやCbmと呼ばれるコラーゲン結合タンパク質の機能解明や、S. mutansの血液への播種・心膜への付着に寄与する因子の解析を進めています。また、S-PRGフィラー由来のエラートがS. mutansに及ぼす抗菌作用や遺伝子発現変化の解析を通じて、新たな予防戦略の開発にも貢献しています。
中本貴美知教授の研究室では、仮想現実（VR）における五感の一つである臭覚の実現に注力しています。特に、ユーザーが没入感（プレゼンス）を高められるように、リアルタイムで複数の香りを混合して制御するインタラクティブなオlfactoryディスプレイの開発を進めています。QCM（クォーツ・クリスタル・マイクロバランス）を用いた高感度な香り検出技術の応用や、香りの物理的・化学的特性を解析するセンシング技術の研究も展開しています。
Yoshihiro Ogawa教授の研究室では、肥満に伴う慢性炎症がインスリン抵抗性や代謝症候群に与える影響を、脂肪ドーパミンやビオアクティブなアドポサイトーキンのバランスに着目して解明しています。特に内臓脂肪の肥満が引き起こす低炎症状態のメカニズムや、心房性ナトリウムペプチド（BNP）の心臓内合成・分泌機構の解明を進めています。心臓におけるBNPの発現とその調節機構の解明を通じて、心不全や代謝疾患の病態解明に貢献することを目的としています。
Umezu教授の研究室は、次世代のウェアラブルデバイスや柔軟電子機器に不可欠な超軽量・超薄型で高機能なエネルギー変換・接続技術の開発を主眼としています。特に、3Dプリンティングにおける表面粗さの低減技術（3D-CMF）、有機太陽電池の長寿命化と薄型化、超薄膜金属接続の低温直接接合技術（WVPAB）、およびナノパターン加工を用いた超柔軟有機太陽電池の実現を目指しています。これらの技術は、人体に装着可能なデバイスやソフトロボットの実用化に不可欠な性能を兼ね備えています。
Professor Jungwoo Hahn's research lab specializes in developing innovative biomaterials and biosensing technologies for sustainable food systems and point-of-care diagnostics. The lab focuses on creating plant-based protein alternatives with meat-like textures and sensory properties, leveraging protein conjugation, extrusion processing, and structural engineering. A key emphasis is on designing rapid, sensitive, and instrument-free biosensors—particularly colorimetric assays using gold nanoparticles and switchable linkers—for detecting foodborne pathogens, allergens (like gliadin and PSA), and biomarkers. The lab’s interdisciplinary work bridges food science, materials engineering, and biomedical diagnostics to address challenges in food safety, sustainability, and health.
Professor Junwoo Son's research lab specializes in oxide electronics, focusing on correlated oxides, complex oxide heterostructures, and functional oxide thin films. The lab investigates quantum transport phenomena, metal-insulator transitions, and ion-gated electronic devices, with an emphasis on manipulating electronic phases through strain, electrostatic gating, and ion intercalation. Key research directions include designing energy-efficient artificial synapses, engineering oxide interfaces for advanced capacitors, and developing protonic and electrochemical control of electronic states in transition metal oxides.
Professor Jae-June Dong's research lab specializes in computational and structural biology, focusing on identifying novel therapeutic targets and drug candidates for major human diseases, particularly cancer and viral infections like SARS-CoV-2. The lab employs advanced *in silico* approaches, including virtual screening and molecular docking, to investigate key viral proteins such as the main protease (Mpro), spike protein, and host factors like TMPRSS2 and ASK1. Current research directions emphasize understanding drug resistance mechanisms in glioblastoma, analyzing the impact of SARS-CoV-2 variants on viral infectivity, and repurposing existing drugs for antiviral therapy. The lab integrates structural virology, systems biology, and drug discovery to develop effective, targeted interventions.
Professor Ji-Hoon Ahn's research lab specializes in the development and fundamental characterization of advanced 2D and oxide thin films for next-generation electronic and optoelectronic applications. The lab focuses on atomic layer deposition (ALD)-based synthesis of high-quality, wafer-scale 2D materials such as MoS₂ and SnS₂, as well as ferroelectric and dielectric HfO₂-based oxides for memory and sensor devices. Key research directions include controlled polymorphic growth of 2D semiconductors, surface-sensitive gas sensing using vertically aligned 2D nanostructures, and the engineering of dielectric properties in complex oxide thin films through doping and interfacial engineering. The lab combines advanced thin-film deposition techniques with in-depth materials characterization to enable scalable, high-performance nanomaterials for industrial integration.
Professor Jun Hyung Lim's research lab specializes in the development and optimization of advanced oxide semiconductor materials for next-generation optoelectronic and thin-film transistor (TFT) applications. The lab focuses on atomic layer deposition (ALD) and sol-gel processes to precisely control the composition, structure, and electronic properties of multicomponent oxides such as InGaZnO (IGZO), InZnSnO (IZTO), and Ga/In-codoped ZnO. Key research directions include enhancing carrier mobility, achieving excellent step coverage for 3D device integration, and understanding precursor reactivity for scalable and stable semiconductor film fabrication.
Professor Abdul Basir's research lab specializes in the design and optimization of compact, efficient, and biocompatible wireless systems for implantable and wearable biomedical devices. The lab focuses on advancing wireless power transfer (WPT) and ultra-wideband (UWB) antennas tailored for deep-tissue implants, endoscopic capsules, and intraoral applications, with an emphasis on overcoming challenges related to miniaturization, tissue-induced detuning, and power efficiency. Key research directions include conformal and flexible antenna design, high-efficiency rectifiers, and novel coil configurations for enhanced power transfer reliability in dynamic implant environments. The lab integrates electromagnetic simulation, phantom testing, and prototype validation using realistic human phantoms and saline-based models to ensure clinical relevance and performance stability.
Yuriy Pihosh教授の研究室は、太陽光を用いた効率的な水素生成を実現するための酸化物・窒化物半導体を用いたナノ構造光電極の開発を主眼としています。特に、電荷キャリアの生成・分離・輸送を効率化する異質接合構造やコカタリス卜の最適化に注力しており、理論的限界に近い太陽光水分解効率の実現を目指しています。実験的アプローチに加え、数値シミュレーションを用いたメカニズム解明も併用し、次世代太陽燃料技術の基盤を築いています。
Qiu Xu教授の研究室では、高エネルギー粒子照射や塑性変形が金属・合金に与える微視的損傷機構を、第一原理計算と実験を融合して解明しています。特に、高エントロピー合金や銅析出相を含むFe-Cu系合金における点欠陥の形成挙動や、空孔クラスターやスターリング・フォールトテトラヘドロン（SFT）の生成抑制機構に注目しています。放射線損傷における原子レベルのメカニズムの解明を通じて、核材料や高強度構造材料の耐久性向上に貢献することを目的としています。
Professor Soung-Hun Roh's research lab specializes in structural biology and molecular chaperone mechanisms, utilizing advanced cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) to investigate the dynamic conformations and functional mechanisms of macromolecular complexes. The lab focuses on understanding how chaperonins such as GroEL/GroES and TRiC facilitate protein folding, with particular emphasis on structural heterogeneity, ATP-driven conformational changes, and the role of chaperones in diseases like cancer and leukemia. Recent work also extends to membrane protein complexes like V-ATPase and the structural characterization of oncoproteins such as AML1-ETO, aiming to uncover targets for therapeutic intervention.
Professor Insook Han's research lab specializes in innovative technology integration in education, with a focus on immersive technologies such as virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance learning experiences. The lab explores how immersive VR, head-mounted displays, and conversational AI can foster presence, empathy, and collaborative learning in both K-12 and teacher education contexts. Key research directions include the affective dimensions of learning, embodied cognition in simulation-based education, and the development of pedagogically effective technology interventions. The lab emphasizes empirical, mixed-methods approaches to understand student and pre-service teacher perceptions, self-efficacy, and technology integration beliefs.
Professor Yongju Yun's research lab specializes in surface science and heterogeneous catalysis, with a focus on enantioselective adsorption and catalytic reactions on chiral and functionalized surfaces. The lab investigates the fundamental mechanisms of enantiospecific interactions between chiral molecules and chiral metal surfaces, using advanced techniques such as isotopic labeling, temperature-programmed desorption, and DFT calculations. A key research direction involves developing highly efficient, selective catalysts—particularly Ru- and Pt-based systems—for sustainable chemical transformations, including ammonia decomposition and enantioselective hydrogenation. The lab also explores strong metal-support interactions and surface engineering to enhance catalytic performance and selectivity.
Professor Hansu Kim's research lab specializes in the development of advanced nanomaterials for next-generation energy storage devices, with a primary focus on high-capacity anode materials for lithium-ion and post-lithium batteries. The lab explores silicon-based nanostructures, conversion-type oxides, and alternative metal anodes (such as Si, Mg, Zn, and Al) to address challenges related to volume expansion, poor cyclability, and low conductivity. Innovative synthesis strategies—including electrospinning, dealloying, and templated fabrication—are employed to design porous, hollow, and 2D nanostructured materials with enhanced ion diffusion and electronic transport. The lab emphasizes understanding electrochemical reaction mechanisms and degradation pathways through advanced characterization techniques.
Professor Hyun-Wook Kang's research lab specializes in advanced biomaterials and biofabrication technologies for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. The lab focuses on developing patient-specific, 3D-printed scaffolds and bio-inks—particularly from decellularized extracellular matrix (dECM) and dentin-derived materials—to enable precise fabrication of functional tissues. Key research directions include multiscale vascularization, high-precision bioprinting of cell spheroids, and optimizing bio-ink formulations for improved printability and cellular compatibility.
