Our research group is dedicated to developing new biofunctional organic molecules for elucidating and modulating complex biological processes. By leveraging the knowledge and skills in organic synthesis, chemical biology, and nanotechnology, we aim to address unmet needs in the medicinal field. We are looking for highly motivated individuals to advance our vision. If you are interested, please feel free to contact us. 

[2026.07.29]  Our paper entitled “Programmable nanomedicine via bioorthogonal molecular engineering” has been published in Nano Converg., 13, 36, 2026.

[2026.07.08] Congratulation, Sun Woo received the Poster Award at the Organic Chemistry Division Workshop. 

[2026.05.22]  Our paper entitled “Emerging metal-organic framework and covalent organic framework-mediated nanoradiopharmaceuticals for cancer-targeted applications” has been published in Coord. Chem. Rev., 565, 218077, 2026.

[2025.09.01]  Our paper entitled “Phthalocyanine-based metal-/covalent organic frameworks and their photo/electrochemical applications” has been published in Inorg. Chem. Commun., 182, 115607, 2025.

[2025.09.01] Welcome, Seung Hyun  has joined us as undergraduate researchers! 

[2025.08.28] Congratulation, Deok Sun was selected for the NRF Master’s Student Research Encouragement Grant.  

[2025.08.18] Welcome, Yongbin has joined us as undergraduate researchers! 

[2025.08.11]  Our paper entitled “Systemic reprogramming of tumour immunity via IL-10-mRNA nanoparticles” has been published in Nat. Nanotechnol. 20, 1526–1538, 2025.

[2025.07.25]  Our paper entitled “Design and Synthesis of Single‐Crystalline Covalent Organic Frameworks: The Use of Modulator for Reversible Bond Control” has been published in Chem. - Eur. J., 31, e01731, 2025.

[2025.05.28]  Our paper entitled “Facet‐Controlled Growth of Molybdenum Phosphide Single Crystals for Efficient Hydrogen Peroxide Synthesis” has been published in Adv. Mater, 37, 2500250, 2025.

[2025.05.13] Welcome, Young Seo has joined us as undergraduate researchers! 

[2025.04.02]  Our paper entitled “Morphology-Tunable Binary Transition Metal Oxide Heterostructure@ Carbon Composites for Lithium-Ion Batteries ” has been published in ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces, 17, 22792–22802, 2025.

[2024.11.09]  Our paper entitled “Innate immunity-modulating nanobiomaterials for controlling inflammation resolution” has been published in Matter, 7, 3811-3814, 2024.

[2024.11.05]  Our paper entitled “Intrinsic immunomodulatory hydrogels for chronic inflammation ” has been published in Chem. Soc. Rev., 54, 33-61, 2025.

[2024.08.01]  Our paper entitled “MoSe2-based magnetic nanosystem for clinical enrichment, retrieval and elimination of circulating tumor cells” has been published in Nano Today 2024, 57, 102330.  

[2024.07.03]  Our paper entitled “Functional modification of gut bacteria for disease diagnosis and treatment” has been published in Med 2024, 5(8), 863-885.  

[2024.04.16]  Our paper entitled “Ionic liquid-functionalized metal organic frameworks and their composite membranes for enhanced proton transport” has been published in CrystEngComm 2024, 26(19), 2450-2458. 

[2024.04.09] Welcome, Ae Young has joined us as undergraduate researchers! 

[2024.04.05] Welcome, Jun Sang has joined us as undergraduate researchers! 

[2024.04.01] Welcome, Dong Hun has joined us as undergraduate researchers! 

[2024.03.30] Welcome, Sun Woo has joined us as undergraduate researchers! 

[2024.03.22] Welcome, Deok Sun has joined us as undergraduate researchers! 

[2024.03.08] Welcome, Ji Eun has joined us as undergraduate researchers!