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 Dong-Sung Cho's research lab specializes in strategic management, national competitiveness, and corporate governance, with a strong focus on emerging market dynamics, particularly in East Asia. The lab explores how latecomer firms achieve competitive advantage through strategic timing, innovation, and institutional reforms, while also examining the role of design and governance structures in economic development. Key research directions include the impact of outside directors on firm performance, the evolution of national competitiveness frameworks, and the strategic use of design as a driver of economic and social progress.
Professor Mingwan Kim's research lab specializes in advanced energy storage materials and interfacial engineering, with a primary focus on aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) and lithium metal batteries (LMBs). The lab investigates fundamental mechanisms governing metal anode stability, particularly addressing zinc dendrite growth and lithium corrosion through innovative electrolyte design and additive engineering. Key research directions include surface overpotential modulation, hydration shell rigidity, and solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) stabilization using molecular-level additives. The lab also explores magnetic nanoparticle assemblies with 3D vortex structures, combining electron holography and micromagnetic simulations to understand emergent collective magnetic behaviors.
Professor Won Il Jang's research lab specializes in radiation oncology and cancer therapeutics, with a focus on optimizing stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and exploring the role of repurposed drugs like metformin and curcumin in enhancing radiotherapy outcomes. The lab investigates dose-response relationships, treatment toxicity, and long-term survival in liver cancer patients, particularly in high-risk populations such as those with hepatitis B. Additionally, the lab examines the radiomodulatory effects of natural compounds and metabolic agents to overcome therapeutic resistance in aggressive cancers like glioblastoma. Their work bridges clinical oncology with translational research, aiming to improve survival and reduce treatment-related complications.
Professor Kunook Chung's research lab specializes in the epitaxial growth of high-quality III-nitride semiconductors, particularly gallium nitride (GaN), on flexible and unconventional substrates such as graphene, copper foil, and amorphous silica. The lab focuses on developing transferable and flexible optoelectronic devices, including high-performance light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and micro-LED arrays, with applications in next-generation displays, wearable electronics, and photonic integrated circuits. Key innovations include the use of ZnO nanowall templates, patterned graphene microdots for epitaxial lateral overgrowth, and strain engineering for color-tunable LEDs.
Professor Min-jae Kim's research lab focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying cardiac metabolism, particularly in the context of diabetes and obesity-related heart disease. The lab investigates how metabolic stressors such as insulin deficiency and hyperglycemia regulate lipoprotein lipase (LPL) activity and fatty acid utilization in the heart, with a key emphasis on signaling pathways involving AMPK, PKCdelta, and protein kinase D (PKD). Using animal models and primary cardiomyocytes, the lab explores how autophagy and post-translational modifications modulate LPL trafficking and cardiac function, aiming to identify novel therapeutic targets for cardiomyopathy.
Professor Tae-Yun Park's research lab focuses on organizational behavior, human resource management, and the dynamics of employee-organization relationships. The lab investigates how work practices—such as flexible work arrangements, pay structures, and human capital investments—affect individual outcomes like career success, ethical behavior, and team creativity, while also examining their broader impacts on organizational performance. A central theme is the interplay between individual behaviors, managerial perceptions, and structural factors within organizations, often explored through multilevel and meta-analytic approaches.
Professor Joo Jeong's research lab focuses on translational biomedical research, particularly in the areas of stress-related physiological changes, trauma shock assessment, and anticancer drug development. The lab investigates the neuroendocrine and molecular mechanisms underlying stress-induced alterations in body weight and food intake, evaluates clinical hemodynamic markers like the shock index in trauma patients, and explores repurposed drugs—especially antipsychotics—for their anticancer effects in non-small cell lung cancer. The lab integrates preclinical models, cell line studies, and clinical data to identify novel therapeutic strategies.
Professor Jaepil Heo's research lab specializes in computer vision, deep learning, and multimedia understanding, with a focus on efficient representation learning, similarity search, and vision-language modeling. The lab develops innovative methods for binary code embedding, artistic style transfer using pre-trained diffusion models, video moment retrieval, and fine-grained visual recognition through attention-based feature learning. Key contributions include hypersphere-based hashing, optimization-free style transfer, query-aware detection transformers, and task-discrepancy modeling for few-shot learning. The lab emphasizes both theoretical innovation and practical efficiency in large-scale visual data processing.
Professor Dong-Hyuk Jung's research lab specializes in cardiovascular and metabolic health, with a focus on identifying early biomarkers and risk factors for atherosclerotic diseases in non-diabetic populations. The lab investigates metabolic syndrome-related conditions such as insulin resistance, fatty liver disease, and dyslipidemia, and their associations with cardiovascular outcomes like coronary calcification and ischemic heart disease. Using large-scale cohort and cross-sectional studies with advanced imaging and biochemical markers, the lab aims to uncover pathophysiological links between liver health, lipid metabolism, and cardiovascular risk. The research also explores the potential of natural compounds, such as Korean red ginseng, in modulating cholesterol metabolism and improving cardiometabolic profiles in high-risk groups like postmenopausal women.
Professor Yujin Kim's research lab focuses on molecular oncology and translational cancer research, with a primary emphasis on understanding the pathogenic mechanisms of aggressive and rare cancers such as triple-negative/basal-like breast cancer, sarcomas, and solitary fibrous tumors. The lab investigates key oncogenic drivers like MET, NAB2-STAT6 fusions, and MDM2/CDK4 amplification to identify novel therapeutic targets and biomarkers. Additionally, the lab explores renal safety in antiviral therapy for chronic viral hepatitis, particularly hepatitis B and C, to improve long-term treatment outcomes. Their work integrates molecular pathology, functional genomics, and clinical correlation to advance precision oncology.
Professor Ki Hong Kim's research lab specializes in advanced materials development and biomedical engineering, with a focus on nanocomposite materials for enhanced mechanical and functional properties, and innovative human-machine interfaces for individuals with severe motor disabilities. The lab also conducts applied research in emergency medical systems, including UAV-assisted defibrillator delivery and AI-driven prediction models for critical conditions like bacteremia. Their work bridges materials science, biomedical engineering, and clinical decision support systems to improve patient outcomes and safety in healthcare and aerospace applications.
Professor Sung-Joon Lee's research lab focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying metabolic diseases, particularly obesity and type 2 diabetes, with an emphasis on natural bioactive compounds and gut-microbiota interactions. The lab investigates how dietary components—such as fermented green tea, carotenoids, ursolic acid, taurine, and odorant ligands—modulate lipid metabolism, insulin sensitivity, and gut hormone secretion. A key research direction involves the role of ectopic olfactory receptors and gut barrier function in regulating energy homeostasis. The lab integrates in vivo models, cell signaling studies, and molecular analyses to identify novel therapeutic targets for metabolic disorders.
Professor Jae-Won Kim's research spans multiple interdisciplinary domains, focusing on the psychological and socioeconomic determinants of mental health, particularly suicidality and depression among adolescents and middle-aged men. His work integrates structural equation modeling and panel data analysis to examine the impacts of childhood trauma, economic instability, and employment precarity on mental well-being. Additionally, he contributes to biomedical and computational research, including protein structure analysis and advanced coding algorithms for communication systems.
Professor Kwang Nam Jin's research lab specializes in medical imaging and artificial intelligence, focusing on enhancing diagnostic accuracy and efficiency in radiology through deep learning algorithms. The lab investigates AI-assisted detection and localization of thoracic abnormalities in chest X-rays and computed tomography, with an emphasis on clinical integration and performance evaluation in multicenter health screening settings. Key research directions include AI-powered decision support systems, advanced image reconstruction techniques such as calcium subtraction in dual-energy CT, and improving luminal visualization in calcified coronary arteries. The lab bridges clinical radiology with cutting-edge AI technology to improve patient outcomes and streamline diagnostic workflows.
Professor Heui-Baik Kim's research lab specializes in science education, with a focus on classroom learning environments, teacher professional development, and the interplay between content knowledge and pedagogical practice. The lab investigates constructivist learning environments, student epistemologies, and the impact of curriculum reforms on science instruction, particularly through cross-cultural validation of educational instruments. Research also explores the relationship between intelligence, creativity, and student engagement in science education.
Professor Eun Seok Cho's research lab specializes in medical imaging and image-guided interventions, with a focus on optimizing diagnostic accuracy and image quality in abdominal and biliary tract imaging. The lab investigates advanced computed tomography (CT) protocols—particularly low-kVp techniques with various iodinated contrast media—to enhance vascular contrast, reduce radiation dose, and improve diagnostic performance in hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma. Additionally, the lab explores magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) biomarkers for predicting HCC prognosis, emphasizing quantitative imaging features such as apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values and hepatobiliary phase enhancement. The integration of advanced imaging techniques with clinical outcomes defines the lab’s translational research approach.
Professor So Ah Lee's research lab specializes in cardiovascular and regenerative medicine, focusing on the molecular mechanisms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy using patient-specific induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes. The lab develops advanced biomaterials and biofabrication techniques—such as PEG hydrogels, micropatterning, and aligned scaffolds—to study cell mechanics, tissue organization, and therapeutic delivery. A key focus is on creating open-source, accessible tools for functional analysis of cardiac tissues, including image-based contractility monitoring in 3D organoids.
Professor Byungsuk Shin's research lab specializes in anesthesiology and critical care medicine, with a focus on perioperative hemodynamics, neuroprotection in brain injury, and the pathophysiology of pain and coagulation during liver transplantation. The lab investigates mechanisms underlying acute cardiovascular and neurological insults, such as bupivacaine-induced cardiac depression, hypoglycemia-induced neuronal death, and cerebral ischemia, with particular emphasis on temperature and metabolic modulation. Additionally, the lab explores immunomodulatory pathways in chronic pain and coagulation dynamics in liver transplantation, aiming to improve clinical outcomes through translational research.
Professor Sang Man Han's research lab specializes in network-based marketing and consumer behavior, focusing on how social network structures and individual roles within networks influence information diffusion, product adoption, and customer value. The lab investigates the dynamics of influence, particularly the roles of hubs and influencers in innovation diffusion, using both theoretical modeling (e.g., Bass model) and real-world network data from online platforms. Key research directions include network centrality, market segmentation through community detection, and predicting adoption success through early network indicators.
Professor Hee-kyung Jeong's research lab focuses on chromatin remodeling and its critical role in gene regulation, development, and cancer progression. The lab investigates the molecular mechanisms of the SWI/SNF chromatin remodeling complex, particularly the functions of its core subunits such as SRG3 (BAF155) and BAF60a, in transcriptional regulation and tumor suppression. A key research direction involves understanding how these complexes interact with tumor suppressors like p53 and how their dysregulation contributes to tumorigenesis and metastasis. The lab also explores natural compounds, such as wogonin, as potential therapeutic agents targeting cancer cell proliferation and apoptosis.
