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Agricultural Waste Product Find New Life as Eco-Friendly UV-Blocking Films
2025-08-18 Research
Professor Jungmok You and his research team at the Department of Convergent Biotechnology and Advanced Materials Science have transformed rice husks, an abundant agricultural waste product, into high-performance films that are both eco-friendly and effective at blocking ultraviolet (UV) rays. Made from lignocellulose nanofibers (LCNFs), the films offer a sustainable solution for managing light and could be used in applications ranging from UV-protection masks to energy-efficient building materials. The research was published online on July 14, 2025, in Chemical Engineering Journal under the title, “Lignin-tailored lignocellulose nanofiber films for light management using a deep eutectic solvent.”More -
Decoding the Lupus Gene: Professor Kwangwoo Kim of the Department of Biology Unlocks the Origin of Lupus
2025-08-04 Research
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly known as lupus, is a well-known autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakes healthy cells for foreign invaders and attacks them, causing inflammation and tissue damage in major organs across the body. While complex factors, including genetics, environment, and sex hormones, contribute to risk, the exact pathogenesis of lupus has remained unclear. In response to this challenge, Professor Kwangwoo Kim's research team at the Department of Biology developed a customized reference panel tailored for the Koreans, capable of high-resolution analysis of genetic information in the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) region of human DNA. Using this panel, the team analyzed genome data from approximately 70,000 individuals and identified key genetic variants closely linked to the development of lupus.More -
Professor Jae-Young Um Selected for the Global Basic Research Laboratory Support Project
2025-08-04 Research
The team will receive approximately 1.5 billion KRW in research funding over three years to develop a treatment strategy for cachexia. The research topic is “Overcoming Cachexia through Modulation of Cancer-Related Adipose-Derived Fibroblasts.” Cancer is not confined to a single body part but affects the entire body. Among its complications, cachexia is common in cancer patients, causing muscle and fat loss with debilitating symptoms. It is diagnosed when body weight loss exceeds 5%, at which point quality of life of the patient begins to decline sharply and treatment response becomes poor.More -
AI Model Predicts Kidney Disease Risk in Diabetic Patients with High Accuracy
2025-07-21 Research
Professors Dong Keon Yon and Sang Youl Rhee of the College of Medicine, together with their research team, have developed a multimodal artificial intelligence model capable of predicting the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD) within five years in patients with type 2 diabetes. The model draws on large-scale clinical and imaging datasets from both Korean and international cohorts. By combining clinical test results with retinal fundus images, the system achieved significantly higher accuracy and interpretability than conventional AI systems. Notably, the model also predicted a patient’s likelihood of developing vascular complications, offering new possibilities for precision medicine and personalized care.More -
Global Experts Gather to Advance Quantum Research at Kyung Hee Symposium
2025-07-21 Research
The Kyung Hee International Center for Quantum Matter (ICQM), led by Eminent Scholar Konstantin Novoselov (Director), hosted the 2025 Academic Symposium in mid-June in the Grand Conference Hall, located on the second floor of the Main Building on the Seoul Campus. The event marked a significant milestone since the Center’s inauguration in November 2024, where it announced its ambitious commitment to advancing the field of quantum science. Renowned researchers from Korea and abroad gathered to share the latest developments in next-generation quantum materials and quantum information science, and to explore future directions for collaborative research. The symposium was organized by ICQM, in collaboration with the Education and Research Group for Innovation in Quantum Digital Technology under Brain Korea 21 Phase Four and the Quantum Information Society of Korea.More
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Agricultural Waste Product Find New Life as Eco-Friendly UV-Blocking Films
2025-08-18
Professor Jungmok You of the Department of Convergent Biotechnology and Advanced Materials Science has developed a new method to convert agricultural waste products into high-value nanomaterials Professor You’s research team has transformed rice husks, an abundant agricultural waste product, into high-performance films that are both eco-friendly and effective at blocking ultraviolet (UV) rays. Made from lignocellulose nanofibers (LCNFs), the films offer a sustainable solution for...
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Decoding the Lupus Gene: Professor Kwangwoo Kim of the Department of Biology Unlocks the Origin of Lupus
2025-08-04
Professor Kwangwoo Kim's Research Team at the Department of Biology develops MHC genetic variation reference panel Identification of Lupus-causing genetic variants through precise genome analysis of approximately 70,000 individuals Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly known as lupus, is a well-known autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakes healthy cells for foreign invaders and attacks them, causing inflammation and tissue damage in major organs across the body. W...
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