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 Hyungsuk Yoo's research lab specializes in advanced oxide semiconductor materials and their applications in next-generation electronic and biomedical devices. The lab focuses on atomic layer deposition (ALD)-based heterostructure engineering to achieve ultrahigh mobility and stability in amorphous oxide semiconductors, leveraging quantum confinement and 2D-like electron transport. A key research direction involves understanding and mitigating radiofrequency (RF) heating in implantable medical devices due to MRI-induced electromagnetic fields, particularly around conductive implants. The lab combines materials synthesis, nanofabrication, and electromagnetic simulation to develop safer, high-performance devices for healthcare and electronics.
Professor Sun-Hye Seol's research lab focuses on the psychological and social dynamics underlying decision-making in complex, digitally mediated environments. The lab investigates how individual traits—such as risk tolerance and social dominance orientation—interact with structural factors in hyperconnected media ecosystems to shape economic choices, social polarization, and distributive preferences. A central theme is understanding the interplay between cognitive biases, information environments, and social inequality, particularly in the context of algorithmic personalization, misinformation, and group polarization. The lab employs mixed-methods approaches, combining behavioral experiments, computational modeling, and multi-level analysis to explore the mechanisms driving societal fragmentation and potential pathways toward more equitable social coordination.
Professor Jitaek Lim's research lab focuses on innovative architectural design and construction methodologies, particularly the open housing system and architectural precast concrete (APC) techniques, to enable dynamic, modular, and constructable building forms. The lab explores spatial modularity in multi-residential buildings, emphasizing design freedom through standardized yet flexible structural systems. It also engages in urban regeneration, especially in rural communities, by analyzing and developing strategic plans for compact city development, public space enhancement, and sustainable town revitalization. The lab bridges architectural innovation with practical construction solutions, particularly in the context of aging populations and declining rural areas in South Korea.
Professor Jae Bong Jeon's research lab focuses on the integration of design, urban space, and emerging technologies, particularly in the context of participatory urban design and educational environments. The lab explores how user participation and interactive public art can enhance urban livability and foster community engagement. It also investigates the role of spatial configuration in supporting creativity and collaboration in design education. Additionally, the lab pioneers the application of generative AI in early-stage architectural design, examining how AI can support and augment conceptual development and spatial thinking.
Professor Hyun-Do Jung's research focuses on high-energy particle physics, particularly experimental studies at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) using the CMS detector. His work centers on precision measurements of the Higgs boson, including its mass and decay properties, as well as the development and application of advanced particle-flow reconstruction techniques. He also contributes to the study of angular correlations in proton-proton collisions, exploring both short- and long-range particle interactions to understand quantum chromodynamics and collective phenomena in high-multiplicity events. His research is deeply rooted in detector physics, data analysis, and the technical infrastructure of particle physics experiments.
Professor In Seok Han's research lab specializes in developing bio-inspired, eco-friendly cosmetic and dermatological formulations using natural marine and biological compounds. The lab focuses on harnessing bioactive molecules such as mycosporin-like amino acids (MAA) from symbiotic dinoflagellates (Symbiodinium) and phospholipid-based nanocarriers (e.g., PhS1P/PS) for enhanced skin delivery and protection. Key research directions include the development of natural sunblocks, advanced nanocarrier systems for transdermal delivery, and clinical evaluation of skin health improvements such as elasticity, thickness, and dermal density. The lab integrates biotechnology, dermatology, and pharmaceutical formulation to create sustainable, high-performance skincare solutions.
Professor Hojong Jang's research lab specializes in the development of advanced numerical algorithms and parallel computing techniques for solving large-scale sparse linear systems and eigenvalue problems arising in structural optimization, incompressible fluid dynamics, and mechanical reanalysis. The lab focuses on efficient preconditioning, iterative solvers, and domain decomposition methods—particularly for saddle-point problems and generalized eigenvalue problems—using finite element and finite difference discretizations. A key emphasis is placed on scalability and performance on high-performance computing architectures, especially for problems with complex constraints and structural damage reanalysis.
Professor Hyojin Han's research lab focuses on health economics and public policy, particularly examining the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare reforms such as the Affordable Care Act's dependent mandate. The lab also investigates urban population dynamics and behavioral responses to public health interventions, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, the lab explores advanced oxide materials, including double perovskites like Ba₂FeMoO₆, for their magnetic and transport properties at room temperature. These diverse research directions reflect a strong interdisciplinary approach combining social science, public health, and materials science.
Professor Sae-Ho Dong's research lab specializes in media law, privacy rights, and constitutional law, with a primary focus on the balance between freedom of the press and individual rights in the context of broadcast media. The lab investigates landmark cases involving portrait rights violations, particularly examining the application of consent as a legal defense and the constitutional protection of individuals accused of crimes. Current research emphasizes the concept of implied consent in journalistic reporting and the judicial weighing of press freedom against personal dignity and privacy.
Professor Jayeon Lee's research lab focuses on the socio-technical dimensions of digital media and emerging technologies, particularly how algorithmic literacy, media literacy, and psychological factors such as anxiety and efficacy influence public attitudes toward AI, digital communication, and social responsibility. The lab investigates the interplay between individual cognition, ethical awareness, and policy support in the context of AI and digital transformation, with a strong emphasis on empirical methods such as survey analysis and structural equation modeling. Research directions include digital and algorithmic literacy, responsible AI governance, and the role of emotional and cognitive factors in shaping technology adoption and civic engagement.
Professor Daewu Ju's research lab specializes in urban economics, regional development, and the socioeconomic impacts of human mobility, with a strong focus on the interplay between spatial agglomeration, diversity, and labor market outcomes in metropolitan settings. The lab investigates how geographical clustering of industries, regional diversity (cultural, economic, demographic), and the inflow of non-local human capital influence local wages, innovation, and industry performance—particularly in dynamic urban environments like Seoul, South Korea. Using big data from mobile phone signals and detailed industry-level statistics, the lab combines advanced econometric techniques with real-world urban dynamics to uncover nuanced mechanisms behind economic growth and inequality. The research also explores the role of education, age structure, and regional economic diversity in shaping labor market outcomes for different skill groups.
Professor Zhiya Dang's research lab specializes in transnational media studies, with a focus on cross-cultural representations in global cinema, particularly the interplay between Western media constructions and Eastern cultural identities. The lab investigates how global film industries, such as Walt Disney Pictures, narratively reconfigure Eastern cultures—especially Chinese traditions—through cinematic storytelling, often reflecting Orientalist perspectives. Using narrative theory and audience reception studies, including in-depth interviews with Chinese viewers, the lab explores the ideological and cultural implications embedded in film adaptations like the live-action 'Mulan'.
Professor Yeon-Ju Yoon's research lab specializes in sustainable urban development and smart environmental systems, with a focus on integrating advanced simulation techniques, intelligent monitoring technologies, and data-driven solutions for urban infrastructure. The lab explores daylighting performance in built environments through computational modeling and field validation, aiming to optimize energy-efficient lighting control in office spaces. It also develops innovative, mobile-enabled surveillance and management systems for environmental facilities—particularly landfill sites—by combining IoT, Android-based applications, and intelligent CCTV systems for real-time, 24/7 monitoring. The lab’s interdisciplinary approach bridges architectural science, environmental engineering, and information technology to support resilient and responsive urban management.
Professor Zhong-Li Ding's research lab focuses on critical media studies, cultural politics, and the dynamics of self-governance in contemporary China. The lab explores how state-led discourse, mediated through popular television programs and digital media, shapes youth subjectivities under the dual pressures of socialist ideology and neoliberal economic reforms. Central to the lab’s work is the analysis of talk shows and public media as sites of ideological formation, where self-management, responsibility, and national development are discursively constructed. The lab investigates the interplay between global neoliberal governance models and localized cultural values in shaping contemporary Chinese social subjectivities.
Professor Seo-ri Jang's research lab specializes in digital media behavior, with a primary focus on user engagement in mobile gaming and interactive advertising. The lab investigates how psychological factors such as self-efficacy and perceived enjoyment influence user intentions toward mobile game engagement, particularly in the context of playable ads. Drawing on social cognitive theory and extended technology acceptance models, the lab explores the cognitive and emotional pathways that shape user behavior in digital environments. Current research emphasizes the role of perceived usability, enjoyment, and self-efficacy in mediating the impact of interactive advertising on user engagement.
Professor In-hyang Oh's research lab focuses on media and information literacy in the digital age, particularly examining how individuals navigate and critically engage with information in AI-driven and platform-based communication environments. The lab explores the evolving role of literacy beyond traditional reading and writing, emphasizing algorithmic literacy, AI ethics, and the sociopolitical implications of digital misinformation and deepfakes. It also investigates visual communication strategies in political discourse, especially how identity, gender, and representation are constructed in political imagery such as campaign posters. The lab integrates critical theory, media studies, and empirical research to understand public understanding, policy attitudes, and civic engagement in contemporary information societies.
Professor Min-ji Choi's research lab specializes in environmental pollution assessment, with a focus on heavy metal contamination in aquatic ecosystems. The lab investigates the sources, distribution, and ecological risks of toxic metals such as arsenic, cadmium, copper, and mercury in coastal and lake environments. Current research emphasizes long-term monitoring, comparative analysis with similar ecosystems, and the impact of pollutants on aquatic biota, including fish and shellfish. The lab also contributes to environmental policy by evaluating compliance with marine water quality standards.
Professor Soo-min Park's research lab specializes in photobiophysics and energy conversion, focusing on the molecular mechanisms of nonphotochemical quenching (NPQ) in oxygenic photosynthesis. The lab employs advanced transient absorption spectroscopy to investigate excitation energy transfer and charge transfer processes between chlorophyll and carotenoids under physiological conditions. In parallel, the lab develops functional hybrid materials, particularly for energy storage applications, using nanostructured oxides like MnO2 in flexible, gel-based electrodes. The integration of biophysical insights with materials innovation underscores the lab’s interdisciplinary approach to sustainable energy solutions.
Professor Hyeon-Jin Oh's research lab specializes in the intersection of political communication, public opinion, and digital misinformation, with a focus on how partisan polarization and media environments shape societal responses to crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The lab investigates the mechanisms behind the spread of health-related misinformation, particularly in social media ecosystems, and examines how political identity influences public trust in science, vaccines, and government policies. Using large-scale survey data and quantitative analysis, the lab aims to inform evidence-based crisis communication and policy design in democratic societies.
