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 Inseo Son's research lab focuses on the intersection of race, ethnicity, gender, and health in multicultural and transnational contexts, particularly within South Korea and the Korean diaspora. The lab investigates how experiences of discrimination—whether based on appearance, ethnicity, or gender identity—impact mental and physical health outcomes among marginalized populations, including ethnic minorities, multiracial youth, marriage migrants, and transgender individuals. A central theme is the role of social stigma and structural inequities in shaping access to and experiences within healthcare systems. The lab employs qualitative and intersectional approaches to uncover the nuanced ways identity, discrimination, and health are negotiated across migration, migration return, and social inclusion processes.
Professor Seong-ho Sheen's research lab specializes in global security studies with a focus on emerging transnational threats in the 21st century. The lab explores the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and security, particularly in cyber and space domains, as well as the impact of demographic shifts—such as aging populations—on regional stability and military dynamics in Northeast Asia. It also examines evolving U.S. national security strategies in response to asymmetric threats, including terrorism, nuclear proliferation, and great power competition.
Professor Sun-Young Ahn’s research lab focuses on interdisciplinary studies at the intersection of language cognition, second language acquisition, and educational technology. The lab investigates how bilingualism affects first language perception and mental representation, particularly in relation to age of reduced L1 use, and explores the role of mental imagery and semantic integration in second language reading comprehension. Additionally, the lab develops and evaluates computerized formative assessment tools grounded in cognitive diagnosis theory to enhance student learning outcomes in mathematics and attitudes toward learning.
Professor Jun Choi's research lab focuses on neurological and otological disorders, with a strong emphasis on demyelinating diseases, inner ear damage, and aggressive cancers such as anaplastic thyroid carcinoma. The lab investigates cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying remyelination in the central nervous system, ototoxicity in zebrafish models, and the role of ion channels like ANO1 in cancer progression. Using in vivo models, genetic manipulation, and pharmacological interventions, the lab aims to uncover therapeutic targets for neurodegenerative and sensory disorders.
Professor Woo-Cheol Choi's research lab specializes in nonlinear partial differential equations, with a focus on nonlocal and pseudo-relativistic Schrödinger equations. The lab investigates standing wave solutions, ground states, and their nonrelativistic limits, particularly in the context of mathematical physics and functional analysis. Key contributions include the existence and regularity of fundamental solutions for nonlocal operators, improved Harnack-type inequalities, and rigorous convergence analysis in singular limits. The work bridges theoretical analysis with applications in quantum mechanics and control theory.
Professor Yun-Sun Oh's research lab specializes in intelligent robotics and decision-making under uncertainty, focusing on robust and safe planning, multi-object reasoning, and human-robot interaction. The lab develops advanced algorithms for vision-and-language navigation, object tracking, and task planning that integrate probabilistic reasoning, temporal logic specifications, and personalized human preferences. A key emphasis is on creating adaptive, scalable, and safe robotic systems that generalize across real-world uncertainties and individual differences in human behavior.
Professor Junho Choe's research lab focuses on psychobiological and psychosocial aspects of mental health, with a strong emphasis on depression, trauma-related psychological outcomes, and the neurobiological mechanisms underlying psychiatric disorders. The lab investigates the interplay between psychological factors—such as self-esteem, narcissism, and resilience—and biological markers, including TGF-β1 and Bcl-xL protein expression, particularly in the context of substance use disorders and antidepressant treatments. Research spans clinical, molecular, and behavioral levels, integrating psychiatric epidemiology, psychopharmacology, and molecular neuroscience to advance evidence-based mental health care in Korea and beyond.
Professor Tae-yeon Lim's research lab focuses on respiratory diseases, particularly asthma and pulmonary fibrosis, with an emphasis on developing innovative therapeutic strategies using advanced drug delivery systems. The lab investigates the pathophysiological roles of environmental pollutants—such as diesel exhaust particles and ozone—in exacerbating airway inflammation and remodeling. A key research direction involves designing targeted nanocarriers, including exosome-mimetic polymersomes and polymer-based systems like PEI–isoprenaline, for efficient siRNA and gene delivery to lung cells. The lab also explores stem cell therapy and regenerative approaches, aiming to restore lung function in fibrotic and inflammatory lung conditions.
Professor Donghwi Seo's research lab focuses on organizational innovation, knowledge dynamics, and the strategic management of human capital in technology-driven and healthcare industries. The lab investigates how leadership, intellectual property rights, workforce diversity, and ESG strategies influence firm performance, innovation, and operational efficiency. Key research directions include knowledge spillovers post-employee mobility, the role of prolific inventors in post-failure innovation, and the impact of diversity and institutional legitimacy on organizational outcomes.
Professor Park Eo-jin's research lab focuses on clinical and translational studies in geriatric and neurological health, with a strong emphasis on the role of micronutrients—particularly vitamin D—in cognitive function and neurodegenerative diseases. The lab investigates biomarkers of malnutrition and autonomic nervous system function in stroke patients, exploring their impact on recovery and long-term outcomes. Additionally, the lab engages in food science research, optimizing functional food formulations such as sulgidduk with antioxidant-rich aronia powder, and develops preservation technologies for seafood using modified atmosphere packaging. These diverse yet interconnected research directions highlight a commitment to improving health outcomes through nutrition, neuroprotection, and innovative food technology.
Professor Jong-woo Choi's research lab specializes in food and agricultural economics, with a focus on consumer behavior, food safety regulations, and sustainable agricultural practices. The lab investigates how extrinsic factors—such as country of origin, labeling, and MRL (Maximum Residue Limit) standards—affect consumer willingness to pay and food import dynamics, particularly in relation to vegetables and wine. It also explores stakeholder preferences in agricultural product development, using choice experiments and econometric modeling to inform breeding priorities and market equilibrium. The lab integrates behavioral economics with agricultural policy to support evidence-based decision-making in food systems.
Professor Seung Hee Hong's research lab specializes in immunology and systems biology, focusing on the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying inflammatory diseases and viral immune evasion. The lab employs cutting-edge single-cell multi-omics technologies—such as scRNA-seq and scATAC-seq—to dissect immune cell heterogeneity, T cell differentiation, and host-pathogen interactions in conditions like atopic dermatitis, HIV-1 infection, and neuroinflammation. A central theme is understanding how innate immune sensors like NLRP3 and transcriptional regulators like KLF2 shape immune responses and barrier integrity in health and disease. The lab also investigates the tumor microenvironment, particularly the regulatory mechanisms of immune checkpoint pathways such as PD-1/PD-L1 in cancer immunotherapy.
Professor Jin-Woo Myung's research lab specializes in emergency medicine and critical care, with a focus on improving outcomes in acute cardiovascular and traumatic injuries. The lab investigates mechanisms of organ injury, particularly myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury and post-traumatic mortality in the elderly, emphasizing biomarkers like HMGB1 and therapeutic targets such as klotho protein. It also explores data-driven approaches, including machine learning and predictive modeling, to enhance triage accuracy and transfusion decision-making in emergency settings. The lab integrates clinical research with advanced analytics to address urgent health challenges in aging and high-acuity populations.
Professor Donghwee Kim's research lab specializes in geotechnical engineering with a focus on spatial and probabilistic assessment of ground behavior in reclaimed and urban construction sites. The lab investigates soil layer distribution, consolidation characteristics, and uncertainty in geotechnical parameters using advanced geostatistical methods such as kriging and inverse distance weighting. Key research directions include the reliability analysis of geotechnical properties, secondary compression evaluation in reclaimed areas, and the development of wireless sensor network systems for real-time geohazard monitoring and environmental safety.
Professor Younga Ji's research lab focuses on advancing medical and dental education through innovative pedagogical approaches, integrating technology such as artificial intelligence and mobile applications into clinical training. The lab explores competency-based education, student well-being, and clinical decision-making, with an emphasis on improving learning outcomes and professional development. Research also extends to health behavior and obesity, particularly in the context of preventive healthcare and lifestyle factors.
Professor Eun-Ah Lee's research lab specializes in the intersection of digital media, cultural content, and transnational communication, with a focus on the global dissemination of cultural products, the role of new media in shaping collective memory, and the evolution of interactive and kinetic art in spatial contexts. The lab explores how digital technologies transform storytelling, identity, and audience engagement, particularly through case studies of globally successful cultural exports like the Bubkka character and Afro-Cubanismo movements. It also investigates the cognitive and aesthetic dimensions of digital archiving, participatory media, and the symbolic power of emoticons in mediated communication.
Professor Suk-Yeong Mun's research lab specializes in Korean syntactic and pragmatic structures, with a focus on tense, aspect, and discourse organization. The lab investigates the interface between semantics and pragmatics in Korean grammar, particularly how tense forms are used beyond their basic meanings, and how discourse context shapes grammatical choices. Key research directions include insubordination, relative clauses, connectives (접속부사), and the role of inference in discourse interpretation.
Professor Jongsung Choi's research focuses on the intersection of popular religion, ritual practices, and political power in premodern and early modern Korea. His work explores clandestine religious rituals—particularly the ritual to Heaven—performed outside official Confucian orthodoxy, as well as the role of shamans (Mudang) and self-proclaimed spiritual figures like 'Living Buddhas' (Saengbul) in shaping social and political discourse. He examines how millennialist beliefs, such as the 'centennialism' found in apocalyptic texts like Jeonggimnyok, fueled popular resistance and alternative visions of legitimacy, often in tension with state authority.
Professor Hyesim Seol's research lab specializes in cultural and social history, with a focus on the history of consumption, tourism, and historical consciousness in modern and early modern Europe and Britain. The lab explores the transformation of elite travel traditions like the Grand Tour into mass tourism, the emergence of consumer culture, and the role of consumption as a site of identity, power, and resistance. It also investigates the intersection of gender, class, and modernity through the lens of material culture and everyday life.
Professor Inhan Kang's research lab specializes in computational psychometrics and cognitive modeling, focusing on the integration of cognitive theories of decision-making with psychometric models to better understand individual differences in response behavior. The lab develops advanced statistical and machine learning models—such as extended diffusion IRT models, mixture models for fast guessing, and joint response-time and response models—to capture complex dependencies in behavioral data. A key focus is on modeling conditional dependencies between response accuracy and response time, as well as linking neural data with cognitive processes through constrained factor analysis and structural brain network priors. The lab also emphasizes model-based cognitive neuroscience, using computational frameworks to interpret high-dimensional neuroimaging data in light of cognitive mechanisms.
