首尔大学、KAIST、延世大学等韩国QS前10名大学的研究室信息。
Professor Hyunsook Kim's research lab focuses on metabolic diseases, particularly type 2 diabetes and obesity, with an emphasis on the hormonal and molecular mechanisms regulating glucose and lipid metabolism. The lab investigates the roles of key regulators such as IGF-I, growth hormone, and PPAR-alpha in insulin sensitivity and metabolic homeostasis, using genetically modified mouse models like MKR mice. It also explores the therapeutic potential of natural compounds—such as pterostilbene, blueberry pomace, and grape seed flour—in modulating lipid profiles, inflammation, and gut microbiota to combat metabolic syndrome and related disorders. The lab integrates in vivo models, molecular biology, and nutritional interventions to identify novel targets for metabolic disease prevention and treatment.
Professor Yong Hwan Kim's research lab specializes in bioinspired and biocatalytic technologies for sustainable chemical synthesis and energy conversion. The lab focuses on engineering redox enzymes—such as lignin peroxidase, formate dehydrogenase, and carbon monoxide dehydrogenase—for applications in cosmetic biotechnology, carbon dioxide fixation, and lignin valorization. Key research directions include the development of photoelectrochemical systems that integrate biocatalysts with semiconductors to produce high-value chemicals from CO₂, waste lignin, and other renewable feedstocks under mild conditions. The lab also investigates enzyme structure-function relationships, particularly substrate tunneling mechanisms, to rationally design more efficient biocatalysts for industrial use.
Professor Hyeoun-Ae Park's research lab specializes in health informatics, clinical decision support systems, and patient-centered digital health interventions. The lab focuses on developing and evaluating mobile health applications based on clinical practice guidelines, advancing semantic interoperability in electronic health records through standardized clinical terminologies, and leveraging digital data—including social media—for public health research. A key emphasis is on ethical and privacy-sensitive approaches to health data use, particularly through innovative models like data cooperatives.
Professor Dong Soo Lee's research lab specializes in molecular imaging and neurodegenerative disease research, focusing on the functional and metabolic alterations in the brain associated with aging, Alzheimer’s disease, and autoimmune encephalitis. The lab employs advanced neuroimaging techniques such as FDG-PET, SPECT, and multimodal nanoparticle imaging to investigate brain network topology, disease progression, and treatment response. A key focus is on developing and applying quantitative imaging models to predict age-related brain metabolic changes and to understand the neural correlates of neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders.
Professor Yoon Ho Lee's research lab specializes in the design, fabrication, and application of advanced functional nanomaterials for next-generation optoelectronic and energy conversion devices. The lab focuses on developing flexible and high-performance sensors, thin-film solid oxide fuel cells, perovskite-based photodetectors, and chiral plasmonic nanostructures through innovative nanofabrication techniques such as sputtering, block-copolymer lithography, and mechanical force-induced patterning. Key research directions include enhancing device efficiency via nanostructure engineering, band structure modulation, and scalable thin-film processing for real-world applications in health monitoring and renewable energy.
Professor Geon Lee's research lab specializes in hypergraph analytics and higher-order network modeling, focusing on understanding complex group interactions in real-world systems such as social networks, collaboration platforms, and web graphs. The lab develops advanced methods for mining temporal and structural patterns in hypergraphs, including motif detection, anomaly detection in streaming hyperedges, and scalable representation learning. A key emphasis is on preserving the higher-order relationships inherent in hypergraphs, moving beyond traditional pairwise graph models to uncover richer, more expressive patterns.
Professor Seng Chan You's research lab focuses on cardiovascular and metabolic health, with a strong emphasis on real-world evidence generation using large-scale health data. The lab investigates the impact of antiplatelet therapy in acute coronary syndrome, the interplay between liver fibrosis and cardiovascular risk factors, and the use of imaging modalities like transient elastography (TE) and coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring to identify high-risk populations. A key direction involves integrating national health data into international research frameworks, such as the OHDSI network, to enhance the applicability of medical evidence in Asian populations.
Professor Seon-Jin Yoon's research lab specializes in translational neuro-oncology, focusing on the tumor microenvironment, cancer stem cells, and patient-specific modeling of glioblastoma (GBM) and gastric cancer. The lab investigates cellular origins, molecular drivers, and microenvironmental interactions using single-cell technologies, patient-derived models, and microfluidic platforms to decode tumor heterogeneity and therapy resistance. Key research directions include identifying cancer-promoting cell types such as tumor mesenchymal stem-like cells (tMSLCs), elucidating the role of genes like CD34, EGFR, and IDH1 in tumor morphology and progression, and developing personalized therapeutic strategies through organoid and perfusion-based culture systems. The lab aims to bridge preclinical findings with clinical applications by integrating molecular profiling with functional assays in real-time patient-derived tissues.
Professor Myo Taeg Lim's research lab specializes in intelligent systems and biomedical signal processing, with a focus on emotion recognition using physiological signals such as photoplethysmography (PPG) and electromyography (EMG). The lab develops advanced deep learning and signal processing techniques for real-time emotion detection, integrating multimodal physiological data with robust feature extraction and fusion methods. It also conducts pioneering work in autonomous vehicle technologies, particularly in obstacle avoidance and path planning using novel algorithms like obstacle-dependent Gaussian potential fields (ODG-PF) and model predictive control (MPC). The lab bridges human-centered computing with intelligent transportation systems, emphasizing safety, comfort, and real-time performance.
Professor Joongheon Kim's research lab specializes in next-generation wireless communication systems, with a focus on millimeter-wave and terahertz communications, device-to-device networking, and energy-efficient protocols for emerging applications such as video streaming and autonomous vehicles. The lab develops advanced beamforming, routing, and clustering algorithms to enhance network capacity, reduce latency, and extend the lifetime of wireless sensor and medical IoT networks. Key research directions include adaptive resource allocation, low-latency communication, and intelligent coordination in safety-critical systems like autonomous driving platforms. The lab also explores innovative solutions for big-data-driven medical imaging and scalable content delivery in dense wireless environments.
Professor Won Jin Lee's research lab specializes in occupational and environmental health, with a primary focus on the epidemiological investigation of pesticide exposure and its long-term health effects, particularly cancer incidence among agricultural workers. The lab conducts large-scale prospective cohort studies—such as the Agricultural Health Study—to examine associations between specific pesticides and diseases like lung, colorectal, and glioma. The research also extends to public health policy, evaluating the impact of pesticide regulations on suicide rates, especially in the context of South Korea’s paraquat ban. The lab emphasizes rigorous statistical modeling and population-based data to inform preventive health strategies.
Professor Jeewon Lee's research lab specializes in the development of advanced nanomaterials and bioengineered systems for precision cancer diagnosis and therapy. The lab focuses on designing multifunctional nanoparticles—such as gold-based clusters, ferritin nanoparticles, and CRISPR-enabled tools—for targeted drug delivery, photothermal therapy, and in vivo imaging. A central theme is the integration of synthetic biology, gene editing (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9), and molecular targeting to create smart theragnostic agents that enable real-time monitoring and treatment of cancer. The lab also pioneers scalable, high-efficiency genomic enrichment technologies using CRISPR systems for clinical diagnostics.
Professor Cem Işık's research lab focuses on the interplay between economic development, sustainability, and socio-environmental factors, with a strong emphasis on tourism, energy consumption, and environmental policy. The lab investigates dynamic relationships among economic growth, renewable energy, tourism demand, and CO2 emissions using advanced econometric models such as panel cointegration, VECM, and bootstrap methods. A key focus is on understanding the role of uncertainty—particularly economic and policy-related—on tourism behavior and sustainability outcomes. The lab also explores the impact of ESG factors on sustainable development goals in emerging economies, especially within the BRICS nations.
Professor Young-Eun Lee's research lab specializes in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and neural signal processing, with a focus on translating brain activity—particularly imagined and overt speech—into speech output using non-invasive electroencephalography (EEG). The lab develops advanced deep learning models, such as transformer-based architectures and hybrid neural networks, to decode complex neural patterns and improve the accuracy and naturalness of speech reconstruction. A key emphasis is on robustness in real-world conditions, including artifact removal from noisy EEG signals and adapting models trained on spoken speech to imagined speech. The lab also explores applications in mobile and wearable BCI systems, integrating multimodal data from EEG, inertial sensors, and eye tracking for dynamic environments.
Professor Hyun Hwi Lee's research lab specializes in the fundamental understanding and engineering of organic semiconductor thin films, with a focus on molecular self-assembly, nanostructure evolution, and interfacial phenomena in organic heterojunction systems. The lab investigates the growth mechanisms and crystallographic transitions in materials such as ZnPc and its blends with C60, aiming to control nanoscale morphology for optoelectronic applications. Key research directions include strain-driven phase transitions, nanograin formation, and the development of high-performance organic photovoltaics and field-effect transistors.
Professor Minseok Song's research lab specializes in data-driven decision support systems, health information technology, and intelligent systems for sustainable infrastructure. The lab focuses on leveraging advanced analytics, blockchain technology, and deep learning to address challenges in healthcare operations, hydrogen energy supply chains, and sports performance analysis. Key research directions include secure health information exchange, optimization of clean energy infrastructure, and the development of AI-powered tools for real-world applications.
Professor Jai Min Ryu's research lab specializes in breast cancer surgery and oncology, with a focus on improving surgical outcomes and prognostic prediction in early-stage and young-onset breast cancer. The lab investigates minimally invasive surgical techniques such as RANSM and NSM, evaluates biomarkers like CA15-3 and PR levels for risk stratification, and explores adjuvant therapies like IBR following tumor-modifying surgery. Their work bridges clinical practice with translational research to enhance personalized treatment strategies.
Professor Yang Won Min's research lab specializes in gastrointestinal diseases, with a focus on advanced endoscopic therapies, liver cirrhosis complications, and gastrointestinal malignancies. The lab investigates the impact of medical interventions—such as proton pump inhibitors, endoscopic resection techniques (including ESD), and interventional radiology—on patient outcomes in conditions like spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, lower GI bleeding, and esophageal anastomotic leaks. The lab also explores nutritional interventions, such as probiotic-enriched yogurt, for functional gastrointestinal disorders like IBS. Through clinical and translational research, the lab aims to optimize treatment strategies in digestive diseases, particularly in early gastric cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma.
Professor Hyeong-U Kim's research lab specializes in the synthesis, characterization, and application of two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) and their heterostructures. The lab focuses on plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PE-CVD) for large-scale, wafer-scale growth of metallic 1T-phase TMDs and vertical heterostructures, enabling applications in electrocatalysis, flexible electronics, and biosensing. Key research directions include the controlled synthesis of polymorphic TMDs (e.g., 1T and 2H phases), integration of 2D materials on flexible and transparent substrates, and the development of high-performance electrochemical sensors using MoS₂–graphene and other 2D composites. The lab also explores surface engineering and defect control to enhance material functionality for energy and biomedical applications.
Professor Young-Ho Kim's research lab specializes in power electronics and renewable energy systems, with a focus on enhancing the efficiency and reliability of photovoltaic (PV) power conversion systems. The lab develops advanced control strategies for interleaved flyback inverters and synchronous rectifiers in PV ac modules, aiming to optimize performance across varying solar irradiance and load conditions. Additionally, the lab explores clinical applications of medical procedures, particularly in colonoscopy and gastrointestinal disease management, demonstrating a multidisciplinary approach combining engineering with biomedical applications. Recent work also examines the long-term outcomes and prognostic factors in early-onset colorectal cancer and neurodegenerative risks in inflammatory bowel disease patients.
