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 Jang-Ho Gil's research lab specializes in corporate finance, financial reporting quality, and corporate governance, with a focus on how institutional, legal, and governance factors influence financial transparency and decision-making. The lab investigates key determinants of financial statement comparability, including board networks, CEO overconfidence, environmental turbulence, and the legal environment. It also explores the interplay between accounting transparency, corporate governance, and firm value, particularly in dynamic and uncertain market conditions. The lab employs large-scale empirical analyses using comprehensive financial databases to uncover structural and behavioral drivers of financial reporting quality.
Professor Shin-Jae Im's research lab specializes in architectural theory, with a focus on the philosophical, historical, and formal foundations of architecture across different historical periods. The lab explores key movements such as modernism, postmodernism, and structuralism, particularly examining their ideological and aesthetic underpinnings. Central themes include the relationship between architecture and society, the role of humanism and pragmatism in design, and the formal and symbolic dimensions of architectural forms—especially centralized plans and structural typologies. The lab also investigates the intersections between architecture, communication theory, and cognitive perception.
Professor Nam Kyung Choi's research lab specializes in health policy, pharmacoepidemiology, and real-world evidence (RWE) with a strong focus on vaccine safety, health disparities, and health technology assessment. The lab investigates post-marketing surveillance systems, including passive and active vaccine safety monitoring, and evaluates the impact of health policy changes—such as insurance coverage expansion—on medication utilization. It also explores gender and sex differences in health outcomes and contributes to national and global health policy development through data-driven research.
Professor Ina Hwang's research lab focuses on molecular mechanisms underlying metabolic and renal diseases, with a particular emphasis on the roles of key regulatory proteins and signaling pathways in organ function and disease progression. The lab integrates multi-omics approaches—such as metabolomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics—to dissect disease mechanisms in animal models, particularly in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and kidney pathophysiology. Current research explores the regulation and function of osteopontin (OPN) in renal adaptation to dehydration and the role of transcriptional coactivators like VGLL1 and YAP/TAZ in cancer progression. The lab aims to uncover novel therapeutic targets through systems biology and translational research.
Professor Sin-ae So's research lab specializes in historical and sociolinguistic phonology, with a primary focus on the phonological systems and diachronic changes in Korean dialects—particularly Hwanghae and Hamgyeong dialects. The lab investigates sound change, vowel system evolution, and the phonological remnants of historical speech patterns, especially in diasporic Korean communities such as those in Central Asia. It also explores the integration of regional dialects into standardized Korean (e.g., North Korean munhwa-e), emphasizing linguistic identity, variation, and the role of speech corpora in dialectology.
Professor No Hae-yeon's research lab specializes in Chinese-Korean contrastive linguistics, focusing on lexical and syntactic differences in grammatical particles, quantifiers, and discourse markers. The lab also conducts in-depth studies on cultural content in Chinese language textbooks, advocating for balanced representation of traditional and contemporary Chinese culture in educational materials. Additionally, the lab is actively involved in terminology standardization projects for Korean art and culture, aiming to enhance cross-cultural communication in international art and education contexts.
Professor Haeun Moon's research lab specializes in higher education policy, with a primary focus on the socioeconomic impacts of student financial aid, particularly student loans. The lab investigates how tuition and living expense loans affect educational outcomes such as graduation duration, employment status, and wage earnings, using large-scale survey data and advanced econometric methods. A key research direction involves analyzing selection bias and policy effectiveness in student loan programs to inform equitable and efficient higher education financing systems.
Professor Yoomin Won's research lab specializes in international human rights law, constitutional law, and the domestic implementation of international human rights norms. Her work explores how international human rights instruments are cited and utilized in constitutional adjudication, particularly in East Asian jurisdictions such as South Korea and Japan. The lab investigates the interplay between global human rights standards and domestic legal systems, focusing on treaty-based accountability, judicial review, and the effectiveness of United Nations human rights recommendations.
Professor Sokwon Choi's research lab specializes in Chinese and Korean literary and artistic traditions of the late imperial period, with a focus on classical literary criticism, portrait painting, and the cultural history of literary and artistic self-representation. The lab investigates how literary figures and artists such as Jin Shengtan, Dong Qichang, and Kang Sehong shaped and expressed identity, legitimacy, and intellectual values through works like commentaries, portraits, and autobiographical art. Key research directions include the evolution of literary criticism (e.g., 'close reading' in Jin Shengtan’s *Du Shi Jie*), the symbolic language of Ming-Qing portraits (e.g., Zeng Jing’s depictions of recluses), and the interplay between Confucian, Buddhist, and Daoist ideals in visual and textual culture. The lab also explores the reception and transmission of historical narratives, particularly the shifting legitimization of the Three Kingdoms in Song and later dynasties, and the role of art in constructing political and personal identity in East Asian intellectual history.
Professor Sungmo Ahn's research lab specializes in the intersection of digital technology, spatial design, and embodied experience, focusing on how emerging technologies such as mixed reality, the metaverse, and digital fabrication reshape human perception, identity, and spatial interaction. The lab explores phenomenological and sensory dimensions of virtual-physical hybrid spaces, particularly through concepts like 'phenomenological body' and 'threshold' (portal) spaces that mediate between real and virtual realms. It also investigates the role of digital design in transforming sensory experiences in fields like food design and artistic education, emphasizing cross-modal perception and creative fabrication through intentional technical deviations. The lab’s work bridges theory and practice, integrating philosophy, architecture, and digital innovation to reimagine spatial and sensory experiences in the digital age.
Professor Peter W. Milne's research explores the intersections of aesthetics, phenomenology, and critical theory, with a particular focus on Jean-François Lyotard’s philosophical development. His work traces Lyotard’s evolving engagement with the sublime, the beautiful, and the unconscious, especially in relation to time, subjectivity, and technological mediation. He investigates how aesthetic experiences—particularly the sublime—challenge the boundaries of phenomenological consciousness and modern subjectivity, while also examining art’s potential to resist the homogenizing forces of capitalist technoscience. His research emphasizes the political and ethical dimensions of aesthetic experience in postmodern and posthuman contexts.
Professor Tae-gwan Kim's research focuses on civil law, particularly in the areas of construction contract law, property law, and procedural law. His work critically examines institutional frameworks such as contract modifications in construction projects, the legal doctrine of accession in real property, and the interplay between co-ownership division and inheritance partition procedures. He also investigates compensation for legal expenses in breach of contract and the enforcement mechanisms under the Fair Trade Act for subcontracting. His research emphasizes doctrinal refinement, legislative critique, and comparative law insights to improve legal certainty and fairness in civil transactions.
Professor Jaemyung Lee's research lab specializes in biomedical materials and renal medicine, focusing on the development of functional hydrogels for clinical diagnostics and the pathophysiology of kidney-related disorders. Key research directions include designing colorimetric sensors for hazardous substances like hydrofluoric acid, investigating vascular access complications in hemodialysis patients, and exploring molecular mechanisms of nephrotoxicity in renal transplantation. The lab integrates materials science with clinical nephrology to address critical challenges in dialysis access, drug-induced kidney injury, and early detection of renal diseases.
Professor Yong-han Ka's research lab focuses on the intersection of psychology, spirituality, and human development, with a particular emphasis on self psychology as a framework for understanding spiritual growth. The lab explores how self-object relationships and internalization processes contribute to spiritual development, integrating clinical psychology with existential and religious dimensions of human experience. Key research directions include the psychological dynamics of human-divine relationships, the role of empathy and self-cohesion in spiritual transformation, and the implicit dimensions of religion and spirituality in clinical practice. The lab also examines how therapeutic processes can foster deeper meaning and transcendence in individuals across diverse cultural and religious contexts.
Professor Chan Ho Lee's research lab specializes in the intersection of data science, artificial intelligence, and real-world applications across healthcare, smart infrastructure, and industrial innovation. The lab focuses on developing machine learning and deep learning models for predictive analytics in digital health, intelligent urban systems, and enterprise risk management, with an emphasis on robust, interpretable, and privacy-preserving solutions. Current research directions include AI-driven medical imaging analysis, IoT-based behavioral sensing for public services, and data-driven forecasting in industrial and financial contexts.
Professor Gyu-cheol Hwang's research lab specializes in clinical pharmacology and oncology, with a focus on understanding and managing drug-induced toxicities in cancer patients. The lab investigates adverse effects of antineoplastic agents, particularly taxane-based chemotherapies like docetaxel, emphasizing cutaneous and nail manifestations such as Beau's lines, paronychia, and pigmentation changes. Their work bridges clinical observation with pharmacological mechanisms, aiming to improve patient safety and quality of life during cancer treatment. The lab also contributes to the early detection and clinical management of rare but significant dermatologic toxicities associated with systemic anticancer therapies.
Professor Hee-yeon Han's research lab focuses on clinical and public health research with a strong emphasis on pediatric and hospitalist medicine in South Korea. The lab investigates nutritional disorders such as obesity and iron deficiency in adolescents, as well as burnout and psychiatric well-being among hospitalists—key issues affecting healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. The research also includes rare but critical pediatric conditions like laryngomalacia due to hemangiomas, highlighting early diagnosis and intervention strategies. Overall, the lab bridges clinical medicine, public health, and healthcare system research to improve patient safety and provider well-being.
Professor Sung-Wook Ji's research lab specializes in molecular biology and RNA therapeutics, focusing on the rational design of small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) to achieve precise gene silencing with minimal off-target effects. The lab investigates the mechanisms of RNA-induced silencing complex (RISC) activity and develops chemical strategies to enhance target specificity by leveraging the 'transitional nucleation' model, which emphasizes seed region pairing (positions 2–6) for selective gene regulation. Their work aims to overcome a major limitation in RNAi therapeutics—off-target repression—by engineering siRNAs that mimic endogenous microRNAs while maintaining high specificity. The lab also explores the structural and kinetic principles underlying RNA-RNA interactions to guide the development of next-generation gene-silencing tools.
Professor Noh A-kyoung’s research lab specializes in modern and contemporary drama, with a focus on the intersections of politics, trauma, gender, and pedagogy in Anglo-Irish and European theatrical traditions. The lab explores how playwrights such as Samuel Beckett and Henrik Ibsen engage with historical trauma, authoritarianism, and patriarchal structures through innovative dramaturgical forms. It also investigates the cultural and political dimensions of sexuality and gender in fin-de-siècle literature and early modern drama, particularly in the works of Oscar Wilde and Henry Medwall. The lab emphasizes critical readings that recover marginalized political and social dimensions in canonical texts.
Professor Jinha Yoon's research lab specializes in public health informatics and pharmacoepidemiology, focusing on leveraging large-scale health data to enhance vaccine safety surveillance and immunization outcomes. The lab develops advanced data linkage and federated analytics frameworks that integrate national claims databases, electronic health records, and immunization registries to detect rare or delayed adverse events following immunization. A central theme is the creation of real-time, population-level surveillance systems that support evidence-based public health decision-making in Korea and beyond. The lab also emphasizes data standardization, interoperability, and ethical data use in population health research.
