探索全球顶尖大学的研究室——研究领域与主要论文一览无余。
Professor Sangyup Choi's research lab specializes in international macroeconomics and financial economics, with a focus on the transmission mechanisms of uncertainty, monetary policy, and commodity price shocks across countries and industries. The lab investigates how macroeconomic and financial shocks—particularly those related to policy uncertainty, oil price fluctuations, and global risk sentiment—affect international capital flows, inflation, and productivity growth. Using rich, high-frequency, and disaggregated data from international institutions, the lab employs advanced econometric techniques to identify causal effects and disentangle push versus pull factors in global capital movements.
Professor Dong-Seon Kang's research lab specializes in cardiovascular epidemiology and health disparities, with a focus on racial and sex differences in stroke and bleeding outcomes among patients with atrial fibrillation. The lab employs large-scale population-based databases to investigate the impact of lifestyle, anatomy, and demographic factors on cardiovascular risk and treatment outcomes. Key research directions include optimizing rhythm control strategies, understanding bleeding propensity across ethnic groups, and promoting tailored prevention and management approaches for aging populations with cardiovascular disease.
Professor Anzar Khan's research lab specializes in the development of stimuli-responsive and functional polymers through precision synthetic methodologies, with a focus on click chemistry—particularly the thiol-epoxy reaction—for efficient polymer synthesis and post-polymerization modification. The lab explores dynamic molecular systems, including photochromic foldamers that undergo light-induced conformational switching, enabling applications in smart materials and responsive delivery systems. A key research direction involves the design of multifunctional polymers and crosslinked networks with tailored reactivity and properties through selective functionalization of epoxide and thiol groups. The lab also investigates surface modification techniques for advanced materials and biomedical applications.
Professor Yong Ju Yun's research lab specializes in the development of flexible, conductive, and durable 2D nanomaterial-based wearable electronics, with a focus on reduced graphene oxide (RGO) and hybrid nanomaterials for textile-integrated devices. The lab pioneers low-cost, scalable, solution-based fabrication methods for high-performance e-textiles, gas sensors, epidermal bioelectrodes, and electrochromic devices, emphasizing mechanical robustness, washability, and biocompatibility. Key research directions include the functionalization of textiles and polymers with conductive nanomaterials for next-generation wearable and biomedical applications.
Professor Changhwan Shin's research lab specializes in advanced semiconductor devices and nanoscale materials for next-generation electronics and energy applications. The lab focuses on exploring novel transistor architectures—such as trigate, FD-SOI, and negative capacitance FETs—to overcome scaling limitations and improve performance, variability, and energy efficiency. It also investigates two-dimensional materials and ferroelectric oxides for applications in high-performance logic, memory, and photodetectors. A key theme across the research is the integration of atomic-scale simulation, advanced fabrication, and experimental characterization to enable breakthroughs in device physics and materials engineering.
Professor Sung-Joon Lee's research lab focuses on molecular mechanisms underlying metabolic diseases, aging, and lipid homeostasis, with a particular emphasis on nuclear receptors such as PPAR-α and PPAR-γ as therapeutic targets. The lab investigates natural compounds—including resveratrol, ursolic acid, lemon balm essential oil, and azelaic acid—that modulate energy metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and lipolysis to combat obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. Using integrative approaches combining molecular biology, transcriptomics, and in vivo models, the lab explores how phytochemicals and olfactory receptors in peripheral tissues regulate systemic metabolism. A key research direction involves identifying novel ligands and signaling pathways that rewire lipid metabolism to improve metabolic health.
Professor Kyeongman Jeon's research lab specializes in critical care and thoracic surgery, focusing on the management of severe pulmonary complications following lung surgery and the treatment of difficult-to-treat respiratory infections. The lab investigates risk factors and outcomes related to acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome (ALI/ARDS) after pneumonectomy, as well as optimizing antibiotic therapy for challenging pathogens like *Mycobacterium abscessus*. Their work emphasizes improving patient outcomes through early detection, risk stratification, and evidence-based treatment strategies in postoperative and infectious lung diseases.
Professor Sung Yeon Hwang's research lab specializes in critical care medicine, with a primary focus on improving outcomes in sepsis and acute respiratory failure. The lab investigates prognostic biomarkers such as the lactate-to-albumin ratio and hemodynamic phenotypes like cryptic shock to refine early risk stratification. It also explores novel therapeutic interventions, including early vitamin C and thiamine supplementation, and evaluates airway management techniques during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The lab integrates clinical data from emergency departments and intensive care units to address time-sensitive interventions in critical illness.
Professor Sung Hyun Lee's research lab specializes in clinical and translational pain medicine, with a focus on developing innovative, evidence-based interventions for chronic and neuropathic pain conditions. The lab integrates advanced technologies such as machine learning to predict postoperative outcomes like postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and chronic low back pain, enhancing personalized patient care. Key research directions include evaluating novel therapeutic approaches such as PDRN prolotherapy and ultrasound-guided nerve blocks (e.g., ESPB) for musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain. The lab also investigates the pathophysiology of headache disorders, particularly those related to intranasal anatomical factors, aiming to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment strategies.
Professor Shahroz Tariq's research lab specializes in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, with a focus on detecting deepfakes, adversarial attacks, and anomalies in critical systems. The lab develops advanced machine learning and deep learning techniques—particularly neural networks, transfer learning, and ensemble methods—for identifying fake media, securing in-vehicle networks (CAN bus), and ensuring system integrity in space and metaverse environments. A key emphasis is on building generalizable, data-efficient detection systems that work across diverse attack types and real-world scenarios.
Professor Sangwon Park's research lab specializes in consumer behavior and digital technology in the tourism and hospitality industries, with a strong focus on mobile technology, trust in peer-to-peer platforms, and the role of narratives in destination marketing. The lab investigates how perceived risk, information search behavior, and psychological factors such as anxiety and self-efficacy influence digital travel booking decisions. It also explores the impact of storytelling and personalization in shaping travel intentions and spending patterns. The research integrates advanced quantitative methods such as structural equation modeling and quantile regression to uncover dynamic and distributional effects in travel behavior.
Professor Ataru Igarashi's research lab specializes in health economics and outcomes research, with a focus on evaluating the cost-effectiveness and real-world impact of innovative medical treatments across chronic diseases such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and hepatitis C. The lab conducts health technology assessments (HTA) using advanced modeling techniques—such as Markov models and Monte Carlo simulations—to inform health policy and guide clinical decision-making. A key emphasis is placed on patient-centered outcomes, including quality of life, willingness-to-pay thresholds, and the economic burden of conditions like dementia in Japan’s aging population.
Professor Matija Milosevic's research lab specializes in neuromodulation and neurorehabilitation, focusing on transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (tSCS) and functional electrical stimulation (FES) to restore motor function after neurological injuries such as spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury. The lab investigates the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying tSCS, particularly the selective activation of sensory afferents and their transsynaptic effects on motor pools, using both experimental and computational modeling approaches. A key focus is optimizing stimulation parameters and electrode configurations to enhance motor recovery in a targeted and non-invasive manner.
Professor Zhaoyang Li's research lab specializes in ultrafast laser science and advanced optical technologies, focusing on the development and optimization of petawatt (PW) and exawatt (EW)-class lasers for extreme-intensity physics. The lab investigates spatiotemporal distortions in ultra-short laser pulses, particularly those induced by wavefront errors in large-scale compressors, and explores innovative solutions such as non-collinear parametric amplification and pulse-front engineering. A key research direction involves enabling optical-cycle-level laser systems to overcome current power and intensity limits, with applications in high-field physics and coherent control of light-matter interactions. The lab also contributes to the theoretical and experimental understanding of complex pulse dynamics, including group velocity shaping and supercontinuum generation.
Professor Donato Giovannelli's research lab specializes in microbial ecology and geomicrobiology, focusing on extremophiles and their roles in biogeochemical cycles within extreme environments such as hydrothermal vents. The lab investigates the metabolic diversity and evolutionary adaptations of prokaryotes in deep-sea and shallow-water hydrothermal systems, with particular emphasis on chemolithoautotrophic metabolism and metal-catalyzed redox reactions. Using integrative approaches combining genomics, proteomics, and environmental microbiology, the lab explores the links between microbial life, planetary evolution, and the potential for life beyond Earth.
Professor Hajime Kanamori's research lab specializes in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), with a focus on environmental reservoirs of pathogens in healthcare settings. The lab investigates the role of water systems, construction-related dust, medical devices, and surgical materials in the transmission of multidrug-resistant organisms and fungi. Utilizing advanced molecular techniques such as whole-genome sequencing and biomarker analysis (e.g., (1-3)-beta-D-glucan), the lab aims to understand transmission dynamics and improve infection prevention strategies. Their work bridges clinical microbiology, infection control, and environmental health to enhance patient safety in hospitals.
Professor Keisuke Otsuka's research lab specializes in advanced multibody dynamics and nonlinear structural mechanics, focusing on the development of high-fidelity simulation frameworks for flexible and deployable aerospace structures. The lab pioneers innovative finite element formulations—particularly the Absolute Nodal Coordinate Formulation (ANCF)—to enable accurate, efficient, and computationally robust analysis of large deformation, aeroelasticity, and dynamic deployment in slender wings, solar arrays, and morphing aircraft. Their work emphasizes computational efficiency, numerical stability, and practical applicability to next-generation space and high-altitude platforms.
Professor Hitoshi Oshitani's research lab specializes in viral epidemiology and molecular virology, with a focus on emerging and reemerging respiratory pathogens such as influenza A, enterovirus D68, human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV), and human rhinovirus (HRV). The lab investigates the molecular characteristics, genetic diversity, and clinical impact of these viruses, particularly in pediatric populations in resource-limited settings like the Philippines. A key research direction involves understanding antiviral resistance mechanisms, especially in influenza viruses, to inform public health policies and pandemic preparedness strategies. The lab also contributes to global surveillance by analyzing viral diversity and transmission patterns through molecular and serological techniques.
Professor Kenya Honda's research lab focuses on host-microbiota interactions, particularly the immunological and metabolic impacts of commensal and ectopically colonizing bacteria, such as *Klebsiella* spp. from the oral microbiota, on intestinal immunity and inflammatory diseases. The lab investigates innate immune sensing mechanisms, especially Toll-like receptor (TLR)-mediated signaling pathways involving MyD88, IRF-7, and type I interferons (IFN-α/β), to understand how microbial signals are translated into immune responses. A central theme is the role of the microbiome in shaping mucosal immunity and disease susceptibility, with a strong emphasis on gnotobiotic models and molecular immunology. The lab also explores the complex crosstalk between viral sensing pathways (e.g., TLR3, PKR) and type I interferon signaling in dendritic cell maturation and immune regulation.
Professor Michisuke Yuzaki's research lab focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying synaptic formation, maintenance, and plasticity in the central nervous system, with a particular emphasis on cerebellar circuitry. The lab investigates synaptic organizers—such as Cbln1, GluD2, and neurexins—that orchestrate the precise assembly of pre- and postsynaptic components. Using multidisciplinary approaches including structural biology, live-cell imaging, and in vivo manipulation, the lab explores how these molecules regulate synaptogenesis and neuronal connectivity, with implications for neurological and psychiatric disorders. Recent work also extends to engineering synthetic synaptic organizers to restore synaptic function in disease models.
