Research

Research Interests

• Multiscale Photoacoustic Imaging (PAI) System & Applications

• Multimodal Imaging (US+PAI+OCT) System & Applications

• AI-based Advanced Imaging Techniques

• Clinical Imaging (PET, SPECT, MRI, CT) data Processing with Deep Learning 

• Novel Laser source for Biomedical Imaging & Theranostics

Current Research Funding (2026)

• Development of three-dimensional label-free, functional photoacoustic tomography for early diagnosis and therapy monitoring of arthritis (2022-2027, NRF)

• My Heart Platform Generation to Overcome Heart Failure  (2022-2027, NRF)

• Multispectral photoacoustic flow cytometry with multifunctional organic nanoparticles for tracking and killing of circulating tumor cells in vivo (2023-2026, NRF)

• BK 21Four (2020-2028, NRF)

• Artificial Intelligence Convergence Innovation Human Resources Development (2022-2028, IITP)

• Development of Targeted Immunotherapy and Theranostics for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Using Precision Smart Anticancer Microbe (2025-2029, KHIDI)

• Development of Effective Immune Cell Therapies and Imaging-Based Minimal Residual Disease Assessment Method in Multiple myeloma (2026-2027, HCNUH)