Faculty Information

• Associate Professor Organic Chemistry
• BAE, HAN YONG
  Lab Reaction design & Catalysis Lab (RCL)

• +82-31-290-7062
• hybae@skku.edu
• Chemistry Building 6F 330629

[Research Interest]

We are a young and active organic chemistry research group based at Sungkyunkwan University, Republic of Korea. Our research interests span from the invention of new catalytic organic transformations to the design of novel catalysts to uncover previously unexplored pathways. The primary research direction pursued in our group is, to exploit fundamental homogeneous catalysis as a tool for further multidisciplinary and practical applications in the synthesis of biologically relevant molecules, materials science, and biological science.

• Professor Surface & Materials Chemistry
• BOO, JINHYO

• +82-31-290-7072
• jhboo@skku.edu
• Chemistry Building 3F 330319

[Research Interest]

Synthesis of Advanced Functional Materials for IT, ET, NT & BT Applications (OTFTs, OLEDs, Sensors, etc.)

• Associate Professor Quantum Information
• HUH, JOONSUK
  Lab M-QuDIT Lab

• +82-31-290-7061
• joonsukhuh@skku.edu
• Chemistry Building 3F 330306

[Research Interest]

quantum information, quantum computation, quantum algorithm, machine learning

• Professor Inorganic Chemistry
• JUNG, DUK YOUNG
  Lab Inorganic Nano Materials Laboratory

• +82-31-290-7074
• dyjung@skku.edu
• Chemistry Building 4F 330417

[Research Interest]

Inorganic Materials, Perovskite Halide Compounds, Metal Oxides/Hydroxides/pseudo-capacitor, Metal Sulfides/chalcogenides/CIGS Solar Cells, Single Crystal/Thin Film/Polycrystalline, Crystal Structure Analysis

• Professor
• KIM, JIMAN

• +82-31-290-5930
• jimankim@skku.edu
• Chemistry Building 4F 330405

[Research Interest]

Research interests of our group are various aspects of science and technology, ranging from fundamental research to possible industrial applications. Our researches are focused on design and synthesis of noble nanoporous materials, especially mesoporous materials, and nanostructured materials such as nanoparticles and nanowires. The nanoporous materials have attracted much attention in the fields of nano-chemistry, nanotechnology, and supramolecular chemistry due to their ordered nano-porosity (1~30nm). Generally, the nanoporous materials are synthesized by self-assembly and polymerization between organic pore generator and inorganic framework precursors. We have been developing new synthetic strategies for the materials in order to give new structures and functionalities. Applications of the nanoporous materials as the catalytic, electronic and energy materials are also our main interests.

• Professor
• KIM, SEONGKYU

• +82-31-290-7069
• skkim@skku.edu
• Chemistry Building 3F 330310

[Research Interest]

Spectroscopy, Nanochemistry, Computational chemistry

• Assistant Professor Analytical Chemistry, Spectroscopy
• KIM, TAEYEON
  Lab Photoinduced Dynamics (PhD) Lab

• +82-31-290-7065
• taeyeon@skku.edu
• Chemistry Building 5F 330512

[Research Interest]

Our research group is interested in understanding and controlling various photoinduced dynamics such as energy transfer, charge transfer, intersystem crossing, and so on. We aim to explore fundamental mechanisms that drive such dynamics using spectroscopic measurements at a molecular level. Also, we aim to address how specific structures and molecular interactions can affect photoinduced dynamics at a molecular level. Our findings will help designing efficient optoelectronic devices including photocatalysts, organic light-emitting diodes, and solar cells.

• Professor
• KIM, YANGGYUN

• +82-31-299-4563
• ygkimmit@skku.edu
• Chemistry Building 5F 330508

[Research Interest]

The main research theme in my laboratory is synthetic biology, which is an emerging field that covers wide range of areas, from the classical protein engineering to metabolic engineering. Since my Ph.D study, I have been interested in nucleic acid binding proteins as well as nucleic acids. Most works have focused on developing new tools to control gene expression and designing new proteins with novel functions. Currently research topics in my lab can be classified as follows: Protein and Nucleic acid chemistry: Structural and functional study of protein-nucleic acid interaction. Bioengineering: Developing tools for molecular biology and gene therapy. Nanobio-Chemisty: Assembling nanostructures using biomaterials and inorganic materials.

• Professor Physical Chemistry
• KIM, YOUNGDOK
  Lab Interface Physical Chemistry Laboratory

• +82-31-299-4564
• ydkim91@skku.edu
• Chemistry Building 3F 330316

[Research Interest]

My group works in a variety of research field related to surface and interface chemistry. Using thin films technologies, surface of nanostructures is modified and these structures are used as catalysts or adsorbents for efficient removal of pollutant from the wastewater and air. Thin films of hydrophobic polymers can be deposited on nanostructures to fabricate superhydrophobic surfaces with additional functionalities such as optical transparence and electronic conductivity. My group is also active in the field of fundamental surface physical chemistry. Currently, oxidation of organic semiconductive polymer is of our interest, which can be studied using photoelectron spectroscopy and other analysis techniques. My group also works on size-selected clusters within international cooperation with the University of Konstanz in Germany.

• Professor
• KO, DOO HYUN
  Lab

• +82-31-290-5938
• dhko@skku.edu
• Chemistry Building 4F 330429

• Professor
• KWON, YOUNGUK

• +82-31-290-7070
• ywkwon@skku.edu
• Chemistry Building 4F 330411

[Research Interest]

My research interests on materials issues related with environment and energy. Currently, my group is focusing on two separate projects. In one of them, we are trying to develop CO2absorbentsthatcanbeusedrepetitivelyinthetemperaturerangeof300-500캜. Such a material is considered to be an integral part for the development of a carbon capture process which may become a major workhorse in reducing the emission of CO2and,hence,inaddressingtheissueofglobalwarming.Intheotherproject,wearetryingtounderstandandutilizesonochemistryinobtainingnovelnanomaterials.Especially,wehavedevelopedanewreactionschemetosynthesizecore-shellnanoparticleswithPtintheshellandvariousmetalsinthecore,whichfeaturesarehighlysoughtforinmanyapplicationfieldsincludingcatalysisforfuelcells.

• Professor
• LEE, DONGKI

• +82-31-299-4565
• dklee@skku.edu
• Chemistry Building 5F 330506

[Research Interest]

My laboratory focuses on understanding the structure-function relationship of nucleic acid molecules, and based on these knowledges, develops diagnostic and therapeutic tools against various diseases. Nucleic acid aptamers are short, single stranded oligonucleotides which can fold into specific three dimentional structure to bind target molecules with high affinity and specificity. My lab is focusing on generating aptamers targeting cancer cell surface marker proteins, such as pancreatic cancer cells, and trying to use this aptamer for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics. RNA interference is an endogenous gene silencing mechanism which allows short double stranded RNA (siRNA) to specifically target gene of interest and inhibit its expression. My lab has developed a variety of novel RNAi triggering molecular platforms which shows improved features over the original siRNA structures. We continue to develop next generation RNAi technologies and try to use these technologies to develop therapeutics against a variety of diseases.

• Professor
• LEE, HYOYOUNG

• +82-31-299-4566
• hyoyoung@skku.edu
• Chemistry Building 6F 330606

[Research Interest]

(1) Chiral induction in single molecules by light irradiation, (2) Organic semiconducting materials, and (3) Photocatalysis and electrocatalysis in energy conversion.

• Professor
• LEE, JINYONG

• +82-31-299-4560
• jinylee@skku.edu
• Chemistry Building 3F 330322

[Research Interest]

Our research interest is focused on “Understanding of molecular functions and designing new molecules”. We have applied computational approaches to understand molecular functions observed experimentally in several subjects such as fluorescence sensors, electrochromic materials and CO2 absorption mechanism, and especially on “2D Materials and Biomolecules”. We have studied on organic magnetic materials and developed design strategy to build ferromagnetic magnetic molecules. Also, various materials such as MoS2, graphyne, TiO2 are under research. Our group have also experienced with molecular dynamics simulation which is useful to understand the properties of biomolecules such as enzyme and proteins.

• Associate Professor Biochemistry
• LEE, WONHWA
  Lab Advanced Theragnostic Biomolecules Lab

• +82-31-290-5939
• wonhwalee@skku.edu

[Research Interest]

∙ Molecular research on sepsis and respiratory diseases ∙ Fundamental mechanisms involved in blood and lymphatic vessel function, atherogenesis, blood coagulation, and inflammation ∙ Theragnostic biomaterials for infectious diseases and cancers ∙ Bio-efficacy evaluation biochip-platform using human immune system

• Associate Professor
• PAENG, KEEWOOK

• +82-31-299-4569
• paeng@skku.edu
• Chemistry Building 3F 330304

• Professor
• RYU, DOHYUN

• +82-31-290-5931
• dhryu@skku.edu
• Chemistry Building 6F 330605

[Research Interest]

Major research interests are the development of asymmetric organic catalyst and its application to asymmetric reaction, total synthesis of biologically important molecules, chemical biology based on natural product and functional organic compounds. In details, my group develops various catalysts including chiral cation organocatalyst, DMAP based organocatalyst, chiral NHC catalyst and chiral combined Lewis acid catalyst. With these catalysts, my group studies new catalytic asymmetric reaction. For examples, asymmetric one-pot multicomponent reaction, asymmetric C-H, C-C functionalization, asymmetric Diels-Alder reaction and so on. With developed synthetic methodology, my group synthesizes useful bioactive natural products and its derivatives or functional organomaterials.

• Associate Professor
• SHIN, KWANGMIN

• +82-31-290-7063
• kmshin@skku.edu
• Chemistry Building 6F 330612

[Research Interest]

The main research interest in our research group is to develop novel dual-catalytic systems for challenging chemical transformations. In detail, we focus on the development of dual-transition metal-catalyzed asymmetric hydrofunctionalization of unsaturated hydrocarbons and metallaphotoredox-catalyzed mild C(sp3)-H functionalization. We also eager to understand the reaction mechanism of the developed catalytic methods by capturing and analyzing the reaction intermediates.

• Professor Inorganic Chemistry
• SON, SEUNGUK
  Lab Applied OrganoMetallics Lab

• +82-31-290-5932
• sson@skku.edu
• Chemistry Building 4F 330423

[Research Interest]

My research interests are synthesis of microporous organic polymers and their applications to energy, bio, and environmental systems. Through introduction of inorganic nanomaterials to microporous organic polymers, tailored functional materials have been developed. Especially, my research group in SKKU has applied organic-inorganic composites system for electrode materials of lithium ion battery, green catalysts, and drug delivery materials.

• Professor Polymer Chemistry
• SONG, CHANGSIK
  Lab Polymer Synthesis Laboratory

• +82-31-299-4567
• songcs@skku.edu
• Chemistry Building 4F 330428

[Research Interest]

1. Molecular design and synthesis of organic functional polymers and small molecules. 2. Ionic conductive membranes for sensory and energy applications. 3. Sustainable polymers and biodegradable polymers. 4. Brush polymers/double-network hydrogels for bio-lubricant applications. 5. Responsive supramolecular polymers/soft gels from synthetic molecular motifs.

• Professor
• YOON, SEUNGSOO

• +82-31-290-7071
• ssyoon@skku.edu
• Chemistry Building 6F 330623

[Research Interest]

Organic Electronic Materials Chemical sensors

• Professor Organic Chemistry
• YUN, JAESOOK

• +82-31-299-4561
• jaesook@skku.edu
• Chemistry Building 6F 330611

[Research Interest]

My research interests include the development of synthetic methodologies through transition metal-catalysis, asymmetric catalysis, organic synthesis, and synthesis of organometallic complexes in search of new reactivity.

• Professor
• YUN, WAN SOO

• +82-31-299-4568
• wsyun87@skku.edu
• Chemistry Building 5F 330514

[Research Interest]

Nano Analytical Chemistry Nanobio sensors based on nanodevices and materials, particulary on nanogaps Probing and utilizing material properties evolving on scaling Development of nanofabrication techniques based on chemical processes Research on precision nano analytical means & tools