Explore research labs at leading universities worldwide — research fields and key papers at a glance.
Professor Hu Young Jeong's research lab specializes in advanced nanomaterials and flexible electronic devices, with a focus on resistive memory technologies and gas sensors for next-generation flexible and wearable electronics. The lab develops low-temperature, large-area compatible resistive switching devices using amorphous metal oxides like TiO₂, aiming for scalable, low-power, and flexible nonvolatile memory solutions. Additionally, the lab pioneers innovative hybrid nanostructures—such as vertically aligned carbon nanotubes on reduced graphene films—to enhance sensing performance in flexible gas sensors, particularly for NO₂ detection. Their work emphasizes interface engineering and material optimization to achieve stable, high-performance devices suitable for transparent and flexible electronics.
Professor Ji Man Kim's research lab specializes in the design, synthesis, and characterization of advanced mesoporous materials, with a focus on structure-directing agents, templating strategies, and the development of functional materials for energy and environmental applications. The lab investigates the formation mechanisms of ordered mesoporous silica and related materials using various surfactants and copolymers, exploring their structural evolution and stability. A key research direction involves the functionalization of mesoporous materials through ion exchange and metal doping to enhance their catalytic and adsorptive properties, while also pioneering reversible replication between carbon and inorganic frameworks for sustainable material design. The lab's work bridges materials chemistry, nanotechnology, and energy science, particularly in the context of rechargeable batteries and high-surface-area materials.
Professor Sehhoon Park's research lab specializes in translational oncology, focusing on integrating advanced imaging, liquid biopsies, and genomic profiling to improve precision medicine in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The lab investigates tumor microenvironment dynamics, including tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs), PD-L1 expression, and intratumoral heterogeneity, using AI-powered spatial analysis and radiomic features from PET/CT. A key focus is leveraging circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) and tissue-based next-generation sequencing (NGS) to identify actionable genomic alterations and predict immunotherapy response. The lab also explores combination therapies, such as anti-PD-L1 with chemotherapy and anti-angiogenics, in both treatment-naïve and resistant NSCLC populations.
모토하이코 에자와 교수의 연구실은 2차원 물질, 특히 실리센과 그래핀 나노소재를 중심으로 한 토폴로지적 전자 상태와 밴드 구조 제어를 연구합니다. 전기장, 광장, 스핀-오비트 결합, 계면 효과 등을 통해 양자홀 효과, 양자스핀홀 효과, 2차 및 3차 고차원 토폴로지 절연체 등 다양한 양자상태를 유도하고 있으며, 이는 밴드 구조 제어와 밴드 갭 조작을 기반으로 합니다. 특히 실리센의 밴드 구조 제어와 밴드 갭 조절, 광유도 상전이, 밴드 갭 조절 기반의 밴드 구조 제어를 통해 새로운 전자소자 원리를 탐색하고 있습니다.
Professor Sung Won Kwon's research lab specializes in analytical and clinical metabolomics, with a strong focus on the bioactive components of natural products such as ginger, ginseng, and rice. The lab develops advanced analytical methodologies—particularly using chromatography and mass spectrometry—for the authentication, quality control, and safety screening of dietary supplements and foodstuffs. Research directions include geographical origin discrimination of agricultural products, characterization of bioactive polysaccharides, and the detection of illegal adulterants in dietary supplements, all aimed at enhancing clinical relevance and analytical reliability.
마사히코 하라 교수의 연구실은 태양광을 활용한 수소 생산, 생분해성 플라스틱의 원료 합성, 그리고 환경 친화적인 촉매 반응을 중심으로 한 첨단 촉매 및 나노재료 연구를 수행하고 있습니다. 특히, 구리산화물, 망가니즈다이옥사이드, 전자기체 등 비백금족 촉매를 활용한 수소 생산과 유기합성 반응 촉매 개발에 주력하고 있으며, 고체 브뢴스테드 산 촉매를 통한 바이오디젤 및 섬유소 분해 기술도 개발하고 있습니다. 지속 가능한 에너지 전환과 녹색 화학 실현을 목표로 한 다각적이고 응용 중심의 연구가 특징입니다.
이즈미 무토 교수의 연구실은 스테인리스강의 부식 거동, 특히 불순물 인clusion(예: MnS, CrS)이 피팅 핵형성에 미치는 영향을 전기화학적 마이크로셀 및 마이크로전기화학 기법을 통해 체계적으로 연구하고 있습니다. 주요 연구 방향은 불순물 상의 전기화학적 용해 거동, 피팅 핵형성 메커니즘, 그리고 해양 대기 환경에서의 부식 메커니즘 모델링입니다. 특히, MnS 및 크롬을 함유한 황화물 인클루전의 부식 거동과 그가 피팅 전위에 미치는 영향을 중심으로 한 고해상도 분석을 수행하고 있습니다.
Professor Hye Ryun Kim's research lab specializes in translational cancer immunology, focusing on the tumor microenvironment, immune checkpoint regulation, and biomarker discovery in thoracic and head and neck cancers. The lab investigates oncogenic drivers such as FGFR1 amplification and EGFR mutations, with an emphasis on genotype-specific therapeutic strategies and the development of next-generation targeted therapies. A key focus is understanding the dynamic interplay between immune cells—particularly regulatory T cells and myeloid-derived suppressor cells—and immune checkpoint molecules to predict and improve response to immunotherapy.
Professor Sarah M. Kang's research lab focuses on atmospheric dynamics and climate variability, with a particular emphasis on tropical-extratropical interactions, the Hadley circulation, and the mechanisms driving shifts in the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ). The lab investigates how extratropical forcings—such as ozone depletion and high-latitude thermal anomalies—affect tropical precipitation patterns and large-scale circulation through energy budget constraints and teleconnections. Using idealized and comprehensive climate models, the lab explores the roles of feedbacks (e.g., cloud and water vapor) and model physics in shaping climate responses, especially in the Southern Hemisphere. Their work bridges theoretical dynamics with observational constraints, contributing to understanding climate change impacts on regional rainfall and jet stream shifts.
세이지 사무카와 교수의 연구실은 저온 플라즈마 공학 분야에서 나노스케일 반도체 소자 및 고도로 정밀한 표면 가공을 위한 혁신적 기술 개발에 주력하고 있습니다. 특히 중성비트 에칭(Neutral-Beam Etching)과 펄스 모드 플라즈마를 활용한 손상 최소화 에칭 기술을 핵심으로 하며, 나노미터 이하의 정밀 가공과 전하 축적, 자외선 손상 문제를 해결하고자 합니다. 또한 플라즈마를 이용한 적층 제조, 소프트 재료 가공 등 응용 분야의 확장도 함께 추진하고 있습니다.
Professor Hyun-Cheol Song's research lab specializes in advanced energy harvesting technologies, focusing on microscale and nanoscale devices for sustainable power generation. The lab develops innovative piezoelectric and triboelectric energy harvesters, including MEMS-based vibrational harvesters and wearable textile-integrated generators, to enable self-powered systems. Key research directions include the design of architectured materials, piezoelectric materials engineering (e.g., PZT and NKN-LN ceramics), and hybrid energy conversion systems for biomedical and environmental applications.
Professor Yoon Young Kim's research lab specializes in ultrasonic wave propagation, structural health monitoring, and elastic wave manipulation using advanced materials and transducer technologies. The lab focuses on developing innovative magnetostrictive transducers for long-range nondestructive evaluation of pipelines and structural components, with an emphasis on torsional and guided wave inspection. Additionally, the lab pioneers novel metamaterial and metasurface designs for subwavelength imaging, mode separation, and total transmission of elastic waves, enabling breakthroughs in wave control and sensing. Their work bridges theoretical analysis, numerical simulation, and experimental validation in acousto-mechanical systems.
Professor Young Kook Kim's research lab specializes in molecular and chemical biology, with a focus on microRNA biogenesis and function, particularly the regulation of gene expression through non-coding RNAs. The lab investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying miRNA processing, including the roles of key enzymes like DROSHA, XPO5, and DICER, as well as the discovery of noncanonical miRNA pathways. Additionally, the lab explores synthetic chemistry and ligand design, developing novel anion receptors and hybrid P,N-ligands for asymmetric catalysis. These interdisciplinary efforts span molecular mechanisms in disease (e.g., tumorigenesis) and the design of functional molecules with biomedical relevance.
Professor Je-Kyun Park's research lab specializes in microfluidics, optoelectrofluidics, and lab-on-a-chip technologies, focusing on the development of innovative platforms for biomedical diagnostics and particle manipulation. The lab pioneers advanced microfluidic systems that enable precise control of fluids and particles using magnetic fields, electrokinetic forces, and optical methods, with applications in cancer biomarker detection, in vivo sensing, and point-of-care diagnostics. A key strength lies in integrating nanomaterials, such as superparamagnetic and fluorescent nanoparticles, with microfluidic devices to enhance sensitivity and specificity in clinical diagnostics. The lab also explores optoelectrofluidic platforms for programmable, real-time manipulation of microparticles and cells, enabling high-throughput and multiplexed analysis in compact, single-layer devices.
Professor Elie Bouri's research lab specializes in financial econometrics and asset pricing, with a primary focus on digital and alternative assets such as Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The lab investigates price dynamics, risk spillovers, and hedging properties of crypto-assets relative to traditional financial and real assets, particularly commodities and equities. Research directions include market efficiency, volatility transmission, safe-haven and hedge characteristics, and the impact of market regimes (e.g., bull vs. bear markets) on asset correlations and risk. The lab employs advanced econometric models such as GARCH-in-mean and smooth transition VAR models to analyze high-frequency financial data.
Professor Junboum Park's research lab specializes in biomedical and environmental applications of advanced materials, with a focus on stem cell biology, tissue engineering, and environmental remediation. The lab investigates multipotent stem cells from accessible sources like gingival tissue for regenerative medicine, explores mechanisms of cell death in intervertebral disc degeneration, and develops sustainable solutions for microplastic pollution and heavy metal contamination. Recent work also includes the synthesis of functional nanomaterials, such as vertically aligned ZnO nanotubes on graphene, for potential use in sensing and energy applications.
타카히사 미야모토 교수의 연구실은 식품 유해균인 황색포도상구균(S. aureus)과 클라스트리디움 퍼프렌스(C. perfringens), 샤이니엘라 속 병원성 박테리아의 생장 및 병원성 메커니즘을 규명하고, 천연물질을 활용한 천연 방부제 개발에 초점을 맞추고 있습니다. 특히 에피가로신산갈락트오오신(EGCg)과 테아닌 유사 폴리페놀 등 식물 유래 천연물질의 세균 성장 억제 및 부착 억제 작용을 중심으로 연구를 진행하고 있습니다. 또한, 식품 첨가물의 기능성과 안전성을 기반으로 한 식중독 예방 전략을 개발하고 있습니다.
이 교수의 연구실은 탄소 중립적이고 지속 가능한 화학 공정을 목표로 하며, 주로 생물질 유래 원료의 고부가가치 화학적 전환에 초점을 맞추고 있습니다. 특히, 낮은 온도에서의 선택적 산화 반응을 가능하게 하는 고성능 촉매 시스템 개발에 주력하고 있으며, 나노구조 촉매와 표면 과학적 분석을 융합한 기초 연구를 수행합니다. 기후 변화 대비를 위한 청정 공정 기술의 개발이 핵심 과제입니다.
하라시 케이스케 교수의 연구실은 체세포에서 유도만능줄기세포나 Embryonic Stem Cells를 이용해 생식세포를 체외에서 재현하는 'in vitro 게임토젠esis'(IVG) 기술 개발에 초점을 맞추고 있습니다. 특히 마우스 모델을 기반으로 난세포와 정세포의 기능적 성숙 과정을 재현하고, 성선 세포와의 상호작용, 염색체 재활성화, 에피제네틱스 등 생식세포 형성의 분자 메커니즘을 규명하고 있습니다. 이는 불임 치료 및 유전자 상속의 기초를 다지는 데 기여합니다.
Professor Dong-Pyo Kim's research lab specializes in advanced microfluidic technologies and innovative materials design for sustainable and efficient chemical synthesis. The lab focuses on developing continuous-flow microreactors and hybrid functional materials—such as MOFs@COFs and Janus microspheres—for applications in photocatalysis, site-selective functionalization, and the safe handling of hazardous intermediates. Key research directions include the integration of microfluidics with catalysis, enabling rapid, selective, and scalable transformations under mild conditions, with a strong emphasis on green chemistry and process intensification. The lab also pioneers in-situ generation and utilization of reactive species like diazomethane and isocyanides, minimizing exposure and waste.
