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 Sang-Wook Kang's research lab specializes in statistical methodology for survival analysis, particularly in the context of case-cohort study designs and correlated failure time data. The lab focuses on developing robust semiparametric and marginal modeling approaches for multiple or correlated disease outcomes, with applications in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease research. Key methodological innovations include weighted estimating equations, multiple imputation for missing covariates by design, and additive hazards models that account for complex correlation structures in clustered or longitudinal data. The lab’s work bridges advanced statistical theory with real-world public health and biomedical data, especially from large cohort studies such as ARIC.
Professor Jo Young-sam's research lab specializes in neurological and urological disorders, with a primary focus on neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) resulting from spinal cord injury, stroke, or other neurological conditions. The lab investigates neuroprotective strategies, including the use of ulinastatin and stem cell therapy, to mitigate neuronal damage and improve bladder function after acute brain or spinal cord injury. Additionally, the lab explores pharmacological modulators such as caffeine and onabotulinum toxin A to understand their central and peripheral effects on micturition control and to develop targeted treatments for urinary incontinence.
Professor Junyoung Park's research lab specializes in the development of novel biomaterials and targeted drug delivery systems for cancer therapy and inflammatory diseases. The lab focuses on engineering aptamer-based nanocarriers that selectively deliver chemotherapeutic agents like gemcitabine to cancer cells overexpressing specific surface markers such as nucleolin or glypican-3. Additionally, the lab investigates the role of chemokines like CCL11 in angiogenesis and explores polymeric micro-particles for pulmonary delivery in asthma models. Their interdisciplinary work bridges nanomedicine, molecular targeting, and translational therapeutics.
Professor Byung Sik Kim's research lab specializes in cardiovascular and metabolic health, with a focus on the interrelationships among hypertension, kidney function, and cardiovascular outcomes. The lab investigates longitudinal disease progression, particularly through the lens of the cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome framework, emphasizing early detection and risk stratification using biomarkers such as eGFR, proteinuria, and pulse wave velocity. Their work integrates large-scale population-based data to evaluate prognostic indicators and lifestyle interventions in diverse clinical populations.
Professor Sung-Woo Choi's research lab focuses on molecular and translational mechanisms underlying metabolic diseases, with a particular emphasis on liver metabolism, nuclear receptor signaling, and redox homeostasis. The lab investigates key regulators such as FXR, SHP, LRH-1, and UBE2O in energy balance, insulin sensitivity, and hepatic stress responses, integrating preclinical models with advanced imaging and molecular techniques. A central theme is the interplay between cellular stress pathways—such as endoplasmic reticulum stress and glutathione dynamics—and metabolic dysfunction in obesity, diabetes, and liver disease. The lab also develops innovative probes for real-time subcellular monitoring of redox molecules like glutathione.
Professor Mi-Ri Kwon's research lab specializes in medical imaging and artificial intelligence applications in oncology and cardiovascular disease. The lab focuses on advancing radiomics and artificial intelligence to improve early detection and risk prediction in thyroid and breast cancers, particularly in Asian populations with dense breast tissue. They also investigate psychosocial factors, such as Type D personality, in cardiovascular disease outcomes, integrating imaging biomarkers with patient-reported health behaviors and illness perception. Their work emphasizes personalized medicine through non-invasive imaging techniques and AI-driven diagnostic tools.
Professor Gyuhye Lee's research lab focuses on consumer behavior, innovation adoption, and digital transformation in fashion and lifestyle industries. The lab explores technology acceptance, smart clothing, mobile applications, and the integration of traditional culture with modern trends—particularly through K-pop and digital media. Key research directions include consumer value perception, internal marketing in fashion retail, and the socio-cultural impact of fashion technology and digital branding.
Professor Hyunji Jo's research lab focuses on translational and molecular oncology, with a strong emphasis on identifying and validating novel biomarkers—particularly HER2 aberrations—in advanced cancers such as biliary tract cancer. The lab also investigates molecular mechanisms underlying drug resistance in cancer therapies, especially in HER2-positive breast cancer, with a focus on heat shock proteins like HSP27. Additionally, the lab explores novel anticancer agents targeting topoisomerase IIα and contributes to antimicrobial resistance research, including carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae. Their work bridges basic molecular mechanisms with clinical applications, aiming to improve patient outcomes through precision medicine and targeted therapy.
Professor Eun-Sung Kim's research lab focuses on critical language education, grammar instruction, and inclusive literacy practices. The lab explores the integration of discourse and text in language education, emphasizing functional and sociolinguistic perspectives to enhance grammar teaching. It also investigates textbook selection criteria, reading support for struggling learners—particularly adolescents with learning differences—and the application of critical discourse analysis in educational contexts. The lab's work bridges theoretical insights with practical pedagogical innovation, especially in fostering equitable and effective language learning environments.
Professor JaHyun Kang's research lab focuses on public health and infection control, with a strong emphasis on improving healthcare practices through evidence-based strategies. The lab investigates health disparities in vaccination uptake—particularly for influenza and HPV—among marginalized populations, including racial/ethnic minorities and sexual minorities. It also conducts experimental research on optimizing personal protective equipment (PPE) use to reduce contamination risks in healthcare settings. The lab integrates epidemiological data analysis with practical, real-world protocol development to enhance infection prevention and public health outcomes.
Professor Bok Ki Jung's research lab specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery, with a strong focus on innovative techniques for craniofacial and breast reconstruction. The lab investigates tissue engineering solutions such as 3D-printed ear scaffolds and autologous fat grafting to improve outcomes in patients with congenital or acquired deformities. It also explores pharmacological and biological approaches—like botulinum toxin-A and natural compounds such as baicalin—to enhance flap survival and treat chronic wounds, particularly pressure ulcers. The lab integrates medical imaging, regenerative medicine, and translational research to develop patient-specific, minimally invasive, and biologically effective surgical interventions.
Professor Eunae You's research lab focuses on the mechanobiology of cancer and fibrosis, particularly how mechanical cues in the extracellular matrix regulate cellular behavior through cytoskeletal dynamics and signaling pathways. The lab investigates the roles of microtubule acetylation, SPIN90, and mechanosensitive transcriptional regulators like YAP in fibroblast activation, myofibroblast differentiation, and tumor microenvironment remodeling. A central theme is the interplay between mechanical stiffness, post-translational modifications of tubulin, and growth factor signaling in disease progression. The lab also explores innate immune evasion mechanisms in cancer, especially in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, through viral mimicry and repeat element regulation.
Professor Kyung-Hun Kim's research lab specializes in advanced materials development for energy applications and clinical anesthesiology, with a strong focus on thermoelectric materials and airway management devices. The lab investigates nanostructured oxides such as Al- and Ni-doped ZnO to enhance thermoelectric performance through microstructural control and defect engineering. In clinical research, the lab explores ultrasound-guided nerve blocks and advanced airway devices like the I-gel and Glidescope to improve patient safety and procedural outcomes in anesthesia. The integration of materials science and clinical anesthesiology defines the lab’s unique interdisciplinary approach.
Professor Ok-Young Jang's research lab specializes in advanced signal processing, image security, and data analytics with a focus on innovative applications in scientific instrumentation, digital watermarking, and environmental monitoring. The lab develops cutting-edge algorithms for high-energy physics data analysis—evidenced by contributions to the DAMPE space mission—while also pioneering secure image authentication techniques using visual cryptography and transform domain methods. Additionally, the lab applies mathematical modeling and fractal theory to optimize industrial processes such as water treatment through flocculation control, demonstrating a strong interdisciplinary approach bridging engineering, physics, and data science. The research emphasizes scalable, real-world solutions for big data, image security, and environmental sustainability.
Professor So-hee Jeon's research lab focuses on public administration and organizational behavior, with a strong emphasis on workforce management, ethical governance, and institutional accountability in the public sector. Key research directions include telework policies and employee satisfaction, whistleblower behavior and protection mechanisms, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in public institutions, and the role of organizational networks in resource acquisition. The lab employs mixed-methods approaches, combining institutional theory, contingency theory, and network analysis to examine how structural and cultural factors shape public sector performance and equity.
Professor Ji-soo Oh's research lab focuses on the molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying cancer development and metabolic diseases, with a particular emphasis on colorectal cancer (CRC) and diabetic nephropathy. The lab investigates the roles of microRNAs, genetic polymorphisms in folate metabolism and miRNA machinery genes, and epigenetic regulation in cancer susceptibility and progression. Additionally, the lab explores the impact of metabolic regulators—such as SGLT2 inhibitors—on cellular homeostasis, including mitochondrial quality control and autophagy in diabetic conditions.
Professor Kyu Hoon Lee's research lab specializes in musculoskeletal and rheumatic diseases, with a focus on spinal disorders, hand and upper limb rehabilitation, and the genetic underpinnings of inflammatory arthritis. The lab investigates clinical interventions such as forest bathing, botulinum toxin therapy, and tendon reconstruction to improve function and quality of life in patients with chronic pain and post-stroke conditions. It also conducts genetic studies, particularly genome-wide analyses of copy number variations in ankylosing spondylitis, to uncover disease mechanisms and biomarkers. The lab integrates clinical rehabilitation with molecular genetics to develop personalized, evidence-based treatment strategies.
Professor Kim Taehoon's research lab specializes in public health and epidemiological studies with a focus on infectious disease detection, the socioeconomic impacts of pandemics, and cultural influences on health and demographic behaviors. The lab develops rapid molecular diagnostics for foodborne pathogens using innovative PCR and lateral flow technologies, while also investigating the broader societal effects of COVID-19 on marriage, divorce, employment, and fertility. Additionally, the lab explores cultural and age-related factors affecting health decisions in East Asian populations, particularly in Korea and among Southeast Asian elders in the U.S. These interdisciplinary efforts integrate molecular biology, public health, and social science to address pressing health challenges.
Professor Sam Hyung Lee's research lab focuses on curriculum innovation and language education reform in Korean language instruction, with a strong emphasis on integrating grammar and writing instruction through a holistic, process-oriented approach. The lab explores the development of critical and creative literacy in the context of globalization, advocating for a shift from rote learning to meaningful, experiential, and public-language-based learning. It also investigates lifelong reading education as a form of existential engagement, promoting reading not as information acquisition but as a mode of being.
Professor Sangwan Jeong's research lab specializes in clinical immunology and autoimmunity, with a focus on connective tissue diseases, interstitial lung diseases, and the role of autoantibodies in systemic rheumatic disorders. The lab investigates the pathogenesis, biomarkers, and clinical management of conditions such as systemic sclerosis, idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, and neuropsychiatric manifestations in systemic lupus erythematosus. A key emphasis is placed on improving diagnostic accuracy through serologic markers like MSA/MAA and understanding the impact of comorbidities—such as sleep quality and microbiome—on disease progression and patient outcomes.
