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 Cheol-Ho Lee's research lab specializes in the seismic behavior, structural performance, and advanced design of steel moment connections and high-strength steel structures. The lab focuses on innovative connection details such as reduced beam sections, rib-reinforced connections, and straight haunches, with an emphasis on energy dissipation, ductility, and reliability under extreme loading. Using experimental testing, finite-element analysis, and simplified design models, the lab develops practical, code-compliant solutions for seismic-resistant and progressive collapse-resistant steel frames.
Professor Minsik Kim's research lab specializes in bacteriophage biology, with a focus on the isolation, characterization, and molecular mechanisms of phages targeting foodborne pathogens such as *Salmonella* and *Clostridium perfringens*. The lab investigates phage-host interactions, including receptor identification, phage resistance mechanisms, and the regulation of phage life cycles, particularly the switch from lysogeny to lysis. A key emphasis is on developing phage-based biocontrol strategies as alternatives to antibiotics, especially in the context of antimicrobial resistance. The lab combines virology, molecular microbiology, and genomics to explore both fundamental phage biology and applied biotechnological solutions.
Professor Jin Gu Lee's research lab specializes in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, with a strong focus on surgical oncology, lung transplantation, and the biological mechanisms underlying cancer progression and treatment resistance. The lab investigates critical factors influencing surgical outcomes in lung cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma metastasis, particularly the role of autophagy and hypoxia in chemotherapy resistance. It also explores anatomical and prognostic determinants such as fissure development, sarcopenia, and tumor staging systems to refine surgical decision-making and improve patient survival. The lab integrates clinical data with molecular pathways to optimize resection strategies and postoperative care in thoracic malignancies and transplant recipients.
Professor Sung H. Han's research lab specializes in user-centered design and human factors, focusing on user experience (UX) in consumer products and services. The lab investigates the dynamic interplay between product design, user satisfaction, and symbolic consumption, with particular emphasis on usability, emotional response, and user value over time. Research directions include developing systematic methodologies for identifying critical design features, creating customer journey maps, and modeling consumer behavior across cultural contexts. The lab integrates qualitative and empirical approaches—such as user interviews, longitudinal experiments, and diary studies—to bridge theory and practice in product and service design.
Professor Jeonghoon Lee's research lab specializes in environmental hydrology and isotopic geochemistry, focusing on tracing water sources, contaminant transport, and hydrological processes in snowpacks and groundwater systems. The lab employs advanced isotope techniques—particularly dual isotope analysis (δ15N, δ18O) of nitrate and stable isotopes of water (δD, δ18O)—to investigate pollution sources, snowmelt dynamics, and seawater intrusion in coastal aquifers. A key strength lies in developing and applying mechanistic models, such as the mobile-immobile water model, to simulate chemical and isotopic tracer behavior in complex hydrological systems. The lab also integrates microfluidic technologies with mass spectrometry for innovative analytical approaches in environmental and hydrological research.
Professor Jin Kyun Park's research lab focuses on autoimmune and inflammatory rheumatic diseases, with a primary emphasis on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic sclerosis (SSc). The lab investigates novel therapeutic targets and molecular mechanisms underlying chronic inflammation, osteoclastogenesis, and immune cell dysfunction, particularly in B cells, monocytes, and regulatory T cells. Key research directions include the development and preclinical evaluation of small-molecule inhibitors—such as Btk and HDAC6 inhibitors—for autoimmune conditions, as well as exploring the role of angiogenesis and bone remodeling in disease progression. The lab also contributes to international consensus efforts in patient-reported outcome measures for inflammatory myopathies.
Professor Ji Hun Kim's research lab specializes in neurodegenerative disease mechanisms, with a focus on Lewy body dementia (LBD) and alpha-synuclein pathology. The lab investigates how ultra-low-intensity ultrasound (ULIUS) modulates astrocyte reactivity through the TRPA1 ion channel, aiming to develop non-invasive therapeutic strategies. Using primary astrocyte cultures, neuron-glia co-cultures, and transgenic mouse models, the lab explores the role of glial activation in neuroinflammation and disease progression. Their work highlights the potential of ultrasound-based neuromodulation as a precision tool for targeting glial and neuronal dysfunction in synucleinopathies.
Professor Hyunjung Lim's research lab focuses on the epidemiology of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), with a particular emphasis on metabolic health, obesity, and their socioeconomic and lifestyle determinants in South Korea and the broader Western Pacific region. The lab investigates how dietary patterns, weight perception, and socioeconomic status influence the prevalence of metabolic syndrome, hypertension, and related health outcomes across different age groups and populations. Using nationally representative survey data and cohort studies, the lab aims to inform public health policy and intervention strategies tailored to regional and demographic disparities.
Professor Jieun Oh's research lab focuses on the intersection of environmental health, climate change, and population health, with a strong emphasis on understanding the impacts of extreme weather events, air pollution, and rising temperatures on human mortality and disease. The lab investigates temperature-related health risks—including heatwaves, hot nights, and climate-related injuries—while also exploring the role of socioeconomic disparities and urbanicity in shaping health outcomes. A key focus is on developing evidence-based public health warning systems and policies to mitigate climate-driven health burdens in South Korea and beyond.
Professor Won Nam Kang's research lab specializes in the physics of unconventional superconductors, with a focus on epitaxial thin films of MgB2 and high-Tc cuprates. The lab investigates electronic transport properties, including Hall effect, resistivity, and thermopower, to understand the interplay between superconductivity, electronic correlations, and disorder. Key research directions include vortex dynamics, mixed-state phenomena, and the effects of oxygen deficiency and ion irradiation on superconducting behavior.
Professor Deok-Soo Kim's research lab specializes in computational geometry, materials science, and advanced manufacturing, with a strong focus on modeling and simulation of complex physical systems. The lab investigates nanoparticle plasmonics, particularly the optical properties and strong coupling in metallic nanostructures like gold nanocubes, using high-resolution near-field imaging and electrodynamics simulations. It also develops innovative geometric algorithms—such as β-shapes, quasi-triangulations, and ellipse-based hollowing—for 3D shape modeling, additive manufacturing, and proximity analysis in particle systems. Additionally, the lab contributes to the design of high-performance electronic systems, including all-digital phase-locked loops for precise frequency control in integrated circuits.
Professor Soo-Ki Kim's research lab specializes in translational immunology and critical care medicine, focusing on identifying and validating early diagnostic biomarkers for sepsis and other acute inflammatory conditions. The lab employs well-established preclinical models, such as the cecal ligation and puncture (CLP) mouse model, to evaluate the dynamic changes and clinical utility of biomarkers like Delta neutrophil index (DNI), myeloperoxidase (MPO), procalcitonin (PCT), and TNF-α. Their work emphasizes cost-effective, rapid, and accurate sepsis detection to improve early intervention and patient outcomes. The lab also investigates the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying neutrophil activation and systemic inflammation in sepsis.
Professor Jung A Kim's research lab focuses on the pathophysiology of metabolic syndrome, with a particular emphasis on insulin resistance, body composition abnormalities such as low muscle mass and abdominal obesity, and their interplay with cardiometabolic disorders. The lab investigates biomarkers like the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and adipokines to understand metabolic dysregulation and identify early indicators of type 2 diabetes and related conditions. A key research direction involves evaluating the clinical implications of metabolic health trajectories and the impact of emerging therapies such as GLP-1 receptor agonists on metabolic outcomes and safety profiles. The lab integrates population-based epidemiological data with clinical and molecular insights to advance precision approaches in metabolic disease prevention and management.
Professor Ayoung Suh's research lab focuses on understanding the psychological and social dynamics underlying digital work environments, with a particular emphasis on telework, gamification in organizations, and information credibility in digital spaces. The lab investigates how technology design, user experience, and organizational systems influence employee engagement, job satisfaction, and knowledge sharing. Drawing on theories such as technostress, cognitive evaluation theory, and the Elaboration Likelihood Model, the lab develops and tests theoretical models grounded in empirical data from global enterprises. Current research directions include the role of psychological needs in gamified systems, the sustainability of user engagement, and the impact of virtual work contexts on social network formation.
Professor Seong Yun Kim's research lab specializes in the development and characterization of advanced polymer nanocomposites with enhanced thermal transport properties. The lab focuses on designing thermally conductive materials through strategic control of filler morphology, interfacial engineering, and microstructure optimization, particularly using carbon-based nanomaterials such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, and carbon fibers. Key research directions include thermal percolation behavior, interfacial phonon scattering, and synergistic effects in hybrid filler systems to achieve high thermal conductivity with low filler loading. The lab also explores innovative processing techniques to preserve nanostructure integrity and improve thermal performance in aerogel and epoxy-based composites.
Professor Dong Hoon Suh's research lab focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying cancer progression, particularly in gynecologic malignancies such as ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancers. The lab investigates cellular stress responses, including the unfolded protein response and mitochondrial apoptosis regulation, with an emphasis on targeting metabolic reprogramming and organelle stress pathways for therapeutic intervention. Key research directions include overcoming chemoresistance through metabolic modulation, exploring the role of mitochondrial permeability transition pore (MPTP) in tumor cell death, and developing novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies using molecular imaging and targeted agents. The lab also contributes to advancing clinical oncology through translational research on staging systems, biomarkers, and targeted therapies such as bevacizumab and PARP inhibitors.
Professor Ki Hyun Lee's research lab focuses on infectious diseases, particularly HIV management and antimicrobial resistance in clinical settings. The lab investigates the real-world effectiveness and safety of antiretroviral therapies like dolutegravir/lamivudine in Asian populations, with a strong emphasis on treatment outcomes, resistance patterns, and metabolic safety. Additionally, the lab addresses critical challenges in infection control, including multidrug-resistant bacterial outbreaks in COVID-19 isolation units and the role of environmental infection control measures. The research also extends to diagnostic innovations, such as Aspergillus cfDNA detection, and vaccine responses in immunocompromised patients, particularly those with autoimmune diseases.
Professor Kwangmin Shin's research lab specializes in the development of transition-metal-catalyzed C–H activation and functionalization methodologies, with a strong focus on selective and sustainable C–N and C–C bond formation. The lab pioneers innovative strategies using nitrogen-based reagents such as azides, diazonium salts, and acyl azides to enable direct functionalization of inert C–H bonds under mild conditions. Key advances include rhodium- and iridium-catalyzed C–H amination and arylation, as well as electrocatalytic approaches for synthesizing nitrogen-containing heterocycles like azetidines. The work emphasizes atom economy, functional group tolerance, and mechanistic understanding through experimental and computational studies.
Professor Bo-Hyoung Jang's research lab specializes in health services research with a focus on the integration and utilization of traditional and complementary medicine within national health care systems. The lab investigates the role of traditional medicine in primary health care and universal health coverage, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, as well as in national health insurance systems such as those in South Korea and Taiwan. Key research directions include health policy evaluation, disease burden assessment incorporating traditional medicine diagnoses, and health system-level analysis of utilization patterns and health insurance impacts. The lab employs large-scale national health insurance data to inform evidence-based policy making and health system strengthening.
Professor June Young Choi's research lab specializes in advanced minimally invasive thyroid surgery, with a focus on robotic-assisted techniques such as the bilateral axillo-breast approach (BABA) for thyroidectomy and modified radical neck dissection (MRND). The lab investigates the expansion of robotic surgery to treat well-differentiated thyroid cancer with lateral neck metastasis, emphasizing precision, cosmesis, and surgical outcomes. Research also explores the integration of robotic systems to overcome limitations in instrument access and surgical dexterity, enhancing safety and efficacy in complex head and neck procedures.
