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Professor Jong Woo Kim's research lab specializes in intelligent systems and automated decision-making, with a focus on personalized recommendation systems, motion planning for autonomous systems, and semantic web services composition. The lab integrates artificial intelligence, data mining, and rule-based reasoning to develop adaptive systems for e-commerce, robotics, and biomedical information systems. Recent work emphasizes real-time control validation, automated document processing, and dependency-aware service composition in dynamic environments.
Professor Mi-Young Son's research lab focuses on stem cell biology, intestinal epithelial development, and neurodegenerative disease modeling using human pluripotent stem cells and organoid technologies. The lab investigates molecular mechanisms underlying pluripotency maintenance, mitochondrial dynamics, and epithelial morphogenesis, with a strong emphasis on translational applications in drug absorption prediction and disease modeling. Key research directions include the role of transcription factors like REX1 in cell fate regulation, the generation of functional human intestinal epithelial models, and the development of patient-derived iPSC models for lysosomal storage disorders such as GM1 gangliosidosis. The lab integrates stem cell differentiation, omics analysis, and 3D organoid systems to advance in vitro disease modeling and regenerative medicine.
Professor Gerard Jounghyun Kim's research lab specializes in the integration of augmented reality (AR) and the Internet of Things (IoT), focusing on creating scalable, distributed, and context-aware human-computer interaction systems. The lab explores object-centric data management, IoT-guided AR tracking, and seamless user interaction to enable immersive and intuitive experiences in smart environments such as retail and telepresence. A key research direction involves overcoming spatial and environmental mismatches in 3D telepresence to enable natural, real-time remote interaction. The lab also emphasizes practical HCI education and the integration of user-centered design principles into software development processes.
Professor Chanho Park's research lab specializes in the design and development of advanced functional materials for next-generation optoelectronic and biomedical applications. The lab focuses on structural colors, stimuli-responsive photonic crystals, and core-shell nanomaterials—particularly for flexible, wearable, and biocompatible devices such as electronic skin displays, rewritable optical displays, and luminescent nanoprobes. Key research directions include the engineering of block copolymer-based photonic crystals, perovskite nanocrystals with enhanced stability, and carbon quantum dots for high-performance lighting and sensing.
Professor Seunghak Lee's research lab specializes in subsurface hydrogeochemistry and environmental fluid dynamics, focusing on the biogeochemical behavior of contaminants such as arsenic and nitrate in vadose and saline aquifer systems. The lab investigates the dynamic interactions between hydrological conditions, soil properties, and microbial processes under fluctuating wet-dry cycles, with an emphasis on reactive transport, redox processes, and sustainable groundwater management. Advanced experimental and modeling approaches—including soil column studies, micro-CT imaging, and Bayesian inversion—are employed to understand and predict contaminant fate in complex porous media.
Professor Chul Young Kim's research lab specializes in natural product chemistry and materials science, focusing on the isolation, characterization, and application of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants and the development of novel metal complexes for optoelectronic applications. The lab employs advanced chromatographic techniques such as centrifugal partition chromatography (CPC) to purify high-value natural products like geniposide and mangiferin, while also investigating their biological activities, including antioxidant and cytoprotective effects. Additionally, the lab designs and synthesizes phosphorescent iridium complexes with tailored photophysical properties for use in organic light-emitting devices (OLEDs).
Professor Md Jamal Uddin's research lab focuses on the therapeutic potential of natural compounds—particularly bioactive molecules from honey, *Nigella sativa*, black cumin, and resveratrol—in mitigating chronic inflammatory diseases, kidney injury, and age-related organ dysfunction. The lab investigates molecular mechanisms underlying the cytoprotective, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects of these natural agents, with a special emphasis on their roles in regulating key pathways such as HO-1/CO, IRG1, and GSK-3β. Current research also explores their potential in managing comorbidities associated with viral infections like SARS-CoV-2, highlighting their immunomodulatory and virucidal properties. The lab integrates preclinical models with molecular and biochemical analyses to translate natural product science into novel, low-toxicity therapeutic strategies.
Professor Daewoong Kwon's research lab specializes in advanced semiconductor devices for next-generation computing, with a primary focus on ferroelectric and antiferroelectric materials for neuromorphic and low-power electronics. The lab investigates novel ferroelectric field-effect transistors (FeFETs), ferroelectric tunnel junctions (FTJs), and high-performance thin-film transistors (TFTs) to enable energy-efficient, high-speed synaptic devices for artificial intelligence hardware. Key research directions include understanding and mitigating low-frequency noise and interface trap variability, optimizing HfZrO₂-based mixed-phase ferroelectrics for steep subthreshold swing and non-hysteretic operation, and developing gate-all-around nanosheet structures for scalable neuromorphic systems.
Professor Daewoong Kwon's research lab specializes in next-generation semiconductor devices and neuromorphic computing, focusing on negative capacitance FETs and ferroelectric-based memory and logic devices. The lab pioneers the integration of hafnium zirconium oxide ferroelectrics into ultra-thin, high-performance transistors to achieve sub-thermionic switching and steep subthreshold swing, enabling energy-efficient electronics. A key research direction involves developing capacitive and ferroelectric synaptic devices for low-power neural network hardware, with applications in brain-inspired computing and edge AI. The lab also investigates device-level variability and reliability in ferroelectric tunnel junctions to advance scalable neuromorphic systems.
Professor Daewoong Kwon's research lab specializes in the development and optimization of ferroelectric materials and devices for next-generation electronic applications, with a focus on hafnia-based ferroelectrics for scalable, low-power, and high-reliability nanoelectronics. The lab investigates strain engineering, interface engineering, and novel device architectures—such as ferroelectric field-effect transistors (FeFETs) and ferroelectric tunnel junctions (FTJs)—to enhance performance and reliability in emerging computing paradigms like in-memory computing and neuromorphic systems. Key research directions include BEOL-compatible integration, polarization dynamics, and reliability enhancement through innovative techniques like polarization pruning. The lab combines advanced characterization methods, such as low-frequency noise spectroscopy, with device physics modeling to enable practical deployment of ferroelectric technology in 3D integrated circuits and energy-efficient computing systems.
Professor Sung Hun Jin's research lab specializes in the development of physically transient and environmentally responsive electronic systems, with a focus on sustainable, biodegradable, and low-power devices. Key research directions include water-soluble thin-film transistors based on amorphous IGZO and molybdenum disulfide, carbon nanotube and 2D semiconductor-based flexible electronics, and lead-free perovskite materials for stable optoelectronic applications. The lab also pioneers novel resistive memory devices using p-type semiconductors like copper iodide, emphasizing integration with n-type oxide semiconductors for complementary logic and multi-level data storage. Their work emphasizes device reliability, environmental stability, and the fundamental understanding of defect dynamics in emerging semiconductors.
Professor Hyeong-Cheol Yang's research lab focuses on the molecular mechanisms of cellular toxicity, particularly in the context of dental materials and metal ions, with an emphasis on oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and cellular responses in mammalian and yeast models. The lab investigates how resin monomers and metal ions from dental alloys induce cytotoxicity through reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and mitochondrial damage, while also exploring strategies to mitigate these effects. Additionally, the lab examines the role of cytoskeletal dynamics and organelle function in cell polarity and stress responses, using live-cell imaging and molecular assays. Their work bridges dental biomaterials science with cell biology and toxicology, aiming to improve the safety and biocompatibility of restorative materials.
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 Sung Bae Park's research lab focuses on spinal surgery and orthopedic regenerative medicine, with a particular emphasis on osteoporosis-related spinal disorders and spinal vascular malformations. The lab investigates bone metabolism and anabolic therapies to improve spinal fusion outcomes in osteoporotic patients, while also exploring minimally invasive and endovascular treatments for spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs). Additionally, the lab contributes to preclinical models, such as osteopenic rat models induced by bilateral ovariectomy, to study bone loss and therapeutic interventions. The research integrates surgical innovation with molecular and translational approaches to enhance patient outcomes in spinal degenerative and vascular conditions.
Professor Jin-Hyuk Kim's research lab specializes in fluid machinery and energy systems, focusing on the design optimization and performance enhancement of turbomachinery such as pumps, compressors, and fans. The lab employs advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and metaheuristic optimization techniques—particularly multi-objective evolutionary algorithms and surrogate models—to improve efficiency, pressure ratio, and hydrodynamic performance in energy and offshore engineering applications. Research also extends to energy storage technologies, including lithium-ion batteries and grid-scale storage systems, emphasizing materials innovation and system integration for sustainable energy solutions.
Professor Young Ah Lee's research lab focuses on the molecular mechanisms of host-pathogen interactions, particularly involving the protozoan parasite *Entamoeba histolytica*, a major cause of amebic dysentery and liver abscess. The lab investigates how parasite-derived virulence factors, such as cysteine proteases and signaling molecules, manipulate host cell death pathways—including apoptosis, necrosis, and pyroptosis—through modulation of host kinases, caspases, calpain, and reactive oxygen species (ROS). A key research direction involves dissecting the roles of host and parasite signaling pathways, such as PI3K, PKC, and NOX4, in mediating cytoskeletal disruption and cell death during infection. The lab also explores the immunomodulatory effects of parasite secretory products on human immune cells, including mast cells and eosinophils, to understand the inflammatory responses in amebiasis.
Professor Jong‐Min Oh's research lab specializes in the intersection of technology, innovation, and corporate governance, with a focus on how technological expertise and executive incentives shape firm performance and labor market dynamics. The lab investigates the role of technological similarity in managerial compensation and job mobility, as well as the impact of executive stock incentives on firm innovation, particularly distinguishing between exploitative and exploratory R&D activities. Additionally, the lab contributes to power electronics through advanced design of low-voltage power management integrated circuits (PMICs), addressing critical trade-offs in device performance. The research integrates empirical corporate finance with engineering innovation, offering insights into both strategic decision-making and technological optimization.
Professor Seungkwon You's research lab focuses on regenerative medicine and stem cell biology, with a particular emphasis on amniotic fluid-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AF-MSCs) and their paracrine mechanisms in tissue repair and regeneration. The lab investigates how hypoxia enhances the therapeutic potential of MSC-conditioned media, explores exosome-mediated regulation of inflammatory and trophoblast cell functions, and develops in vitro tumor microenvironment models using decellularized extracellular matrix. Additionally, the lab examines the neurotoxic and cellular effects of environmental compounds like BHA on human astrocytes, linking oxidative stress to cell cycle regulation and signaling pathways.
Professor Seungkwon You's research lab specializes in molecular endocrinology and reproductive biology, focusing on the cloning, characterization, and functional analysis of gonadotropin receptors and subunits in avian species such as chickens and turkeys. The lab investigates gene expression patterns during follicular development and explores alternative splicing mechanisms of hormone receptors, contributing to understanding reproductive regulation and biotechnological applications. Additionally, the lab engages in stem cell and nuclear transfer research, particularly in bovine somatic cells, aiming to extend in vitro lifespan for use in genetic modification and cloning technologies.
Professor Hongsoo Kim's research lab specializes in health services research with a focus on long-term care (LTC) systems, geriatric health assessment, and care transitions for older adults. The lab investigates the effectiveness, equity, and organization of long-term care delivery, particularly in the context of national health and long-term care insurance systems. Key research directions include care coordination, functional assessment tools (such as interRAI), and reducing hospital readmissions among frail older patients with chronic conditions like diabetes. The lab also examines the impact of policy reforms on care access and outcomes in aging populations.
