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 Ryo Honda's research lab specializes in environmental microbiology and wastewater engineering, focusing on the fate and transformation of antimicrobial resistance in wastewater treatment systems and natural water bodies. The lab investigates the application of wastewater-based epidemiology for early detection of infectious diseases such as COVID-19, while also exploring the potential of treated sewage as a sustainable nutrient source for microalgae-based biofuel and chemical production. Key research directions include antimicrobial resistome dynamics, antibiotic-resistant bacteria in combined sewer overflows, and the development of innovative treatment technologies using membrane photobioreactors.
Professor Yanhong Peng's research lab specializes in the integration of machine learning and intelligent systems with fluidic and electrohydrodynamic (EHD) technologies, focusing on advancing predictive modeling, robotic control, and wearable assistive devices. The lab explores innovative applications of deep learning—such as Kolmogorov–Arnold Networks and multimodal models—for fluid dynamics prediction, pump performance optimization, and real-time control in flexible systems. A key research direction involves developing bio-inspired, wearable robotic systems using artificial muscles to enable natural human-machine interaction and enhanced mobility assistance. The lab also investigates 3D point cloud processing for robotics and autonomous systems, emphasizing perception and decision-making in complex environments.
Professor Won Chul Lee's research lab specializes in advanced nanoscale characterization and dynamic analysis of nanomaterials and biological systems using cutting-edge in situ microscopy techniques. The lab focuses on understanding fundamental processes in nanocrystal nucleation, nanoparticle self-assembly, and electrocatalytic reactions in real time, particularly through liquid-phase and in situ transmission electron microscopy. A key emphasis is placed on probing non-equilibrium, kinetic phenomena at the single-particle level to reveal mechanisms underlying material formation and function. The lab also develops innovative microfluidic platforms for high-throughput single-cell analysis, bridging nanotechnology with biomedical applications.
Professor Jeong Gon Son's research lab specializes in advanced nanofabrication and functional nanomaterials, focusing on block copolymer self-assembly for high-resolution patterning, graphene-based nanoelectronics, and stretchable energy storage devices. The lab develops innovative templating and alignment strategies—such as solvent annealing and surface reconstruction—enabling precise control over sub-10 nm structures and complex nanoarchitectures. Key research directions include the integration of 2D materials like graphene into functional devices and the design of all-component stretchable batteries using hierarchical, mechanically robust nanostructures.
Professor Trevon Badloe's research lab specializes in nanophotonics and metasurface engineering, focusing on the design and application of tunable, reconfigurable optical devices for next-generation imaging, sensing, and computing. The lab pioneers electrically controlled metalenses and metasurfaces that enable dynamic control over light at visible wavelengths, with applications in compact microscopy, augmented reality, and high-resolution color displays. A central theme is the integration of active materials—such as liquid crystals and hydrogenated amorphous silicon—into planar optical components to achieve real-time, low-power, and multifunctional optical performance. The lab also explores all-optical computing and artificial neural networks using metamaterials, pushing the boundaries of light-based information processing.
Professor Jinsub Park's research lab specializes in the design, synthesis, and application of advanced oxide-based nanomaterials, particularly zinc- and tin-oxide systems, for optoelectronic and photonic devices. The lab focuses on developing high-performance UV photodetectors, light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and nonlinear optical structures through innovative nanostructuring, phase control, and core-shell heterostructure engineering. Key research directions include enhancing device performance via surface polarity engineering, defect control, and light management using microsphere monolayers and grating structures.
Professor Ji-Bum Chung's research lab focuses on risk perception, disaster management, and public communication in the context of technological and environmental hazards. The lab investigates how societal attitudes toward nuclear energy, radioactive waste, geothermal energy, and natural disasters are shaped by personal experiences, media coverage, and political processes. Using mixed-method approaches—combining qualitative interviews, surveys, and media content analysis—the lab explores the psychological and social dimensions of risk, with an emphasis on community acceptance, emotional responses, and policy implications. The research also examines the role of media in amplifying or mitigating public anxiety during crises.
Professor Doug Young Suh's research lab specializes in next-generation wireless communication systems, with a strong focus on cognitive radio networks, edge and cloud computing, and AI-driven multimedia transmission. The lab investigates intelligent spectrum management, secure and efficient data delivery in mobile and distributed environments, and the application of machine learning—particularly deep learning—for video analysis, forgery detection, and medical image interpretation. Key research directions include optimizing quality of service in bandwidth-intensive applications, enhancing network reliability through cooperative relaying, and leveraging AI for early clinical prediction in oncology using medical imaging.
Professor Takao Hashiguchi's research lab specializes in structural virology, focusing on the molecular mechanisms of viral entry and pathogenesis. The lab employs high-resolution structural biology techniques, including X-ray crystallography, to elucidate the architecture and dynamics of viral envelope glycoproteins—particularly those of measles virus (MeV) and SARS-CoV-2. Key research directions include understanding the structural basis of receptor recognition, membrane fusion, and the conformational changes that drive viral infectivity. The lab also investigates how viral mutations or protein modifications influence fusogenicity and immune evasion, contributing to the development of antiviral therapeutics and vaccines.
Professor Yung-Jung Hsu's research lab specializes in the design, synthesis, and application of advanced nanomaterials for sustainable energy and environmental solutions. The lab focuses on photocatalysis and photoelectrochemical systems, particularly for dye degradation and hydrogen production via water splitting, utilizing novel heterostructures such as Z-scheme systems and metal-doped semiconductors. Key research directions include the development of environmentally friendly synthesis methods—like ionic liquid-based antisolvent processes—and the integration of plasmonic and heterojunction materials to enhance charge separation and light absorption. The lab also emphasizes in situ and operando characterization techniques to understand reaction mechanisms at the atomic level.
Professor Takanori Teshima's research lab focuses on hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and the immunomodulatory roles of cytokines, particularly interleukin-11 (IL-11), in regulating graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) and graft-versus-leukemia (GVL) effects. The lab investigates mechanisms underlying immune tolerance and leukemia surveillance in allogeneic bone marrow transplantation models, with an emphasis on balancing GVHD prevention and GVL maintenance. Additionally, the lab explores central nervous system involvement in adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL), particularly neurologic manifestations and pathophysiology. Their work bridges translational immunology and clinical oncology to improve outcomes in hematologic malignancies and transplant-related complications.
Professor Makoto Arita's research lab specializes in the discovery and characterization of bioactive lipid mediators derived from omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). The lab focuses on identifying novel anti-inflammatory and pro-resolving mediators such as Resolvin E1 (RvE1), RvE3, and other dihydroxy-eicosapentaenoic acid derivatives, elucidating their enzymatic biosynthesis pathways, and defining their roles in resolving inflammation. The research integrates lipidomics, receptor pharmacology, and in vivo disease models to uncover therapeutic targets for inflammatory and immune-mediated disorders.
Professor Ikyon Kim's research lab specializes in the development of innovative, atom-economical, and catalytic methodologies for the synthesis of complex heterocyclic frameworks prevalent in natural products and bioactive molecules. The lab focuses on transition-metal-catalyzed and metal-free domino reactions, including C–H activation, cyclizations, and multicomponent couplings, to efficiently construct benzofurans, indolizines, and related polycyclic systems. A central theme is the strategic functionalization of heterocycles to access medicinally relevant scaffolds with high regio- and stereoselectivity under mild, eco-friendly conditions. The work consistently emphasizes synthetic efficiency, step economy, and the creation of novel molecular architectures difficult to access by traditional methods.
Professor Nan Hee Kim's research lab focuses on the intersection of circadian biology, metabolic health, and aging, with a particular emphasis on how circadian rhythms influence metabolic disorders such as diabetes, sarcopenia, and metabolic syndrome. The lab investigates the role of key regulators like melatonin, fetuin-A (FETUA), and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in insulin resistance, hepatic steatosis, and vascular dysfunction. Using both clinical and in vitro models, the lab explores molecular mechanisms involving protein kinase C (PKC) and insulin signaling pathways to understand and potentially treat age-related metabolic diseases. Their work also highlights the clinical relevance of anthropometric markers like the waist-to-waist index (WWI) and phenotypic profiles such as MHO and MONW in predicting long-term outcomes in older adults.
Professor Oh-Hoon Kwon's research lab specializes in ultrafast dynamics and structural characterization of complex molecular systems, with a focus on proton transfer mechanisms in biological and synthetic systems, electron tomography for 3D and 4D imaging of nanoscale materials, and the role of solvent and protein-surface interactions in molecular dynamics. The lab employs advanced spectroscopic techniques such as femtosecond fluorescence and time-resolved spectroscopy to probe proton tunneling, hydrogen bonding networks, and solvation dynamics at the molecular level. A key theme is understanding how nuclear quantum effects and solvent dynamics govern chemical reactivity and structural transitions in condensed phases.
Professor C. Justin Lee's research lab focuses on glial cell biology and neuromodulation, with a central emphasis on the role of astrocytes and Bergmann glia in brain signaling. The lab investigates non-neuronal mechanisms of neurotransmitter release—particularly GABA and glutamate—through ion channels such as Best1 and calcium-dependent pathways. Key research directions include understanding the enzymatic and molecular basis of glial GABA synthesis (e.g., via MAO-B), the role of glial calcium signaling in disease, and the therapeutic implications in neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and glioblastoma. The lab employs advanced techniques such as sniffer-patch recording, immunogold electron microscopy, and in vivo imaging to dissect glial-neuronal communication in health and disease.
Professor Sung Hoon Jeong's research lab specializes in the development of advanced functional materials for sustainable energy and wearable technology applications. The lab focuses on nanomaterials engineering, particularly silver and titanium dioxide nanostructures, for antibacterial textiles and dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs). Key research directions include the fabrication of flexible, lightweight, and durable textile-based electronic components such as counter electrodes and photoanodes using carbon nanotubes and polymer matrices. The lab also emphasizes cost-effective, scalable synthesis methods to enhance energy conversion efficiency and material compatibility for real-world applications.
Professor Hideshi Ishii's research lab focuses on cancer genetics and molecular oncology, with a central emphasis on tumor suppressor genes and their roles in tumorigenesis. The lab investigates genetic and epigenetic alterations in cancer, particularly the functional characterization of genes such as FEZ1/LZTS1 and FHIT, which are frequently altered in epithelial cancers. Key research directions include tumor suppressor gene therapy, cell cycle regulation, and the biology of cancer stem cells, with translational applications in esophageal, breast, and prostate cancers. The lab also explores repurposed therapeutics for viral infections, including SARS-CoV-2, based on insights from prior coronavirus research.
Professor Jong Eun Lee's research lab focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease, with an emphasis on identifying neuroanatomical and molecular predictors of cognitive decline. The lab investigates neuroprotective mechanisms involving heat shock proteins, blood-brain barrier integrity, and metabolic dysfunction in brain insulin resistance. It also explores biomaterials for tissue regeneration, particularly collagen-based scaffolds, and evaluates pharmacological agents such as agmatine for potential therapeutic applications in neurodegeneration and diabetes-related cognitive impairment. The research integrates preclinical models, molecular biology, and translational approaches to develop novel neuroprotective strategies.
Professor Akito Sakai's research lab specializes in quantum materials, with a focus on strongly correlated electron systems, particularly rare-earth-based intermetallic compounds. The lab investigates novel quantum phenomena such as Kondo screening, quadrupolar ordering, and unconventional superconductivity in materials like PrTi₂Al₂₀ and SmTr₂Al₂₀ (Tr = Ti, V, Cr). Using high-quality single crystals and advanced low-temperature measurements, the group explores the interplay between f-electron magnetism, valence fluctuations, and electronic correlations. Their work contributes to understanding the fundamental physics of heavy fermion behavior and topological quantum states in complex oxides and intermetallics.
