Beyond Diagnostics: End-to-End AI for Physical & Physiological Health
mHealthLAB
고려대학교 mHealthLAB(이정훈 교수 연구실) 방문을 환영합니다.
Our lab pioneers a new paradigm in intelligent healthcare, seamlessly integrating innovative sample pretreatment based on sensor and nano-technology with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) diagnostic algorithms. From smartphone-based point-of-care testing (POCT) and Physiological AI leveraging organoids and bio-signals, to Physical AI integrating advanced instruments like AFM and Raman spectroscopy, we are leading the future of predictive and precision medicine.
Our lab combines nano-bio technology and AI to make fast and accurate on-site medical testing (POCT) possible. Using our special tools, BEETLES² and SaliFilter, we can detect diseases better than ever before. With our AI programs, SMARTAI-LFA and TIMESAVER, anyone can get expert-level test results in just two minutes using an ordinary smartphone.
Now, we are expanding our work. We are developing 'Physical AI' to automatically run lab equipment (like Raman and AFM), and 'Physiological AI' to study human biology using organoids, health signals, and digital aging.
Our main focus areas are Sensors, Diagnostics, and AI Healthcare. Most importantly, we want to create practical technology that actually helps people, rather than just doing research for the sake of it.
We redefine the 'm' in our name to represent a holistic approach: utilizing Machine-intelligent systems, integrating diverse Multi-modal datasets, and probing biological realities at the Micro/nano-scale.
Research Focus & Mission
Our mission is to build an intelligent, connected healthcare ecosystem by converging advanced AI, precision medicine, and cutting-edge sensing technologies. We translate complex biological and clinical data into real-time, actionable health insights.
Machine-intelligent PlatformsWe develop robust AI systems tailored for biomedical applications, utilizing deep generative models, transformer architectures, and multi-agent frameworks. By leveraging edge AI and federated learning, we ensure our solutions are privacy-preserving, low-power, and ready for practical field deployment.
Multi-modal Data FusionOur research integrates diverse data streams—combining mobile signals, medical imaging, spectroscopic data, and clinical records—through advanced multimodal learning. This fusion enables rapid, intelligent diagnostics and deeply personalized patient monitoring.
Micro/nano-scale PrecisionWe pioneer innovations at the intersection of bio and engineering, from nanofilter-based sample preprocessing and on-site molecular diagnostics to MEMS, SERS/Raman smart sensors, and AFM-based nanoscale characterization. These technologies allow for precise, real-time biosignal interpretation.
Extending these innovations into Physical AI and Physiological AI for bio-applications, mHealthLAB is driving the next generation of predictive medicine, smart diagnostics, and optimized treatment strategies.
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KU-KIST Graduate School of Converging Science and Technology
The Kind of Students We Welcome — 'Be Great, Be Nice'
At mHealthLAB, growing together is our top priority. We welcome students who enjoy collaborating and succeeding as a team.
We expect everyone to strive to be the best in their field ("Be Great"), but it is equally important to be kind, humble, and willing to share with your colleagues ("Be Nice").
Because our work brings together biomaterials, hardware devices, and AI algorithms, we deeply value mutual respect, open communication, and intellectual curiosity among researchers from all different backgrounds. These values are the true foundation of our creativity, teamwork, and innovation.
You can find the application guidelines for joining our lab at the link below.
현대차 정몽구 재단이 차세대 과학기술 연구자 육성을 위해 박사후연구원(Post-Doc) 지원 프로그램을 신설했다. 연구비 지원과 네트워킹 프로그램을 통해 미래 과학기술 인재의 연구 역량 강화에 나선다는 계획이다.현대차 정몽구 재단은 ‘CMK 과학기술 펠로우’ 프로그램..
Congratulations on Our Presentation at ICML 2026! (July 11, 2026)
Hwang, J., Woo, H., Seok, H., Seo, J., & Lee, J. H. “Is PEFT Enough for Cell Segmentation? An Empirical No-Go Result on Frozen Foundation Models.” ICML 2026, 3rd Workshop on Multi-modal Foundation Models and Large Language Models for Life Sciences (FM4LS 2026), Poster Presentation, COEX Convention & Exhibition Center, Seoul, South Korea, July 11, 2026.
🎉 Selected for the 2026 TeX-Corps Startup Exploration Program!
2026년 공공기술기반 시장연계 창업탐색 지원사업 (TeX-Corps)
창업 탐색 지원사업에 선정되었습니다. 추서윤, 최연정 학생이 참여합니다.
사업명: 2026년 공공기술기반 시장연계 창업탐색 지원사업 (TeX-Corps) 사업 기간: 2026년 4월 ~ 2026년 12월 주관 부처: 과학기술정보통신부
🎉 Paper Accepted at ICML 2026!
2026/05 ICML conference (accepted) [ICML 2026 FM4LS Workshop] The decision for your submission #88, titled "Is PEFT Enough for Cell Segmentation? An Empirical No-Go Result on Frozen Foundation Models" is now available. 랩에서 주로 바이오,진단,센서 관련한 저널들을 주로 투고했었는데, 이번에 머신러닝 관련한 학회에 처음 도전했고, 억셉되었습니다.
📸 May 2026: Just Another Lab Meeting, but a Photo Worth Keeping!
🎉 Selected as a Participant in the 2026 Korea University Changemakers Project!
2026학년도 고려대학교 체인지메이커스 프로젝트 체인지메이커스 프로젝트에 선정되었습니다. 석효빈, 홍지혜, 도민호 학생이 진행예정입니다.
팀명: OpenOral Health프로젝트제목: 만성치주염 조기 진단 및 모니터링 접근성 향상을 위한 스마트폰 기반 자가진단 플랫폼 개발기간: 2026.04 ~ 2027.01 (9개월) 참가자: 석효빈, 홍지혜, 도민호
📸 May 2026: Attended the BioChip Conference in Yeosu!
Our lab attended the BioChip Conference in Yeosu. Beginning this semester, the Wet and Dry Teams will participate in conferences tailored to their respective research fields.
2026/05 BioChip conference 여수에서 열린 바이오칩학회 참석했어요. 이번학기부터는 wet team과 dry team이 각각 관련된 학회로 나누어 참석하기로 했어요.
🎉 April 2026: Congratulations to Seungmin, Seokbeom, and Hyowon on Their New Paper in ACS Nano “AI in Atomic Force Microscopy: Advancing Biological Nanoscale Imaging and Autonomous Discovery”
Our 124th paper, “AI in Atomic Force Microscopy: Advancing Biological Nanoscale Imaging and Autonomous Discovery,” has been published in ACS Nano. This review highlights how AI is transforming AFM-based biological nanoscale imaging and accelerating autonomous scientific discovery. Congratulations to all the authors!
[서울=뉴시스]박시은 인턴 기자 = 고려대와 하버드대 공동 연구진이 나노 구조를 스스로 분석하고 진단하는 '자율형 원자힘현미경' 기술의 통합 가이드라인을 발표했다. 22일 고려대는 이정훈·윤대성 교수와 하버드 의대 이학호 교수 공동 연구팀이 인공지능(AI)을 원자힘현미경(AFM)에 융합한 차세대 분석 기술의 프레임워크를 공개했다고 밝혔다.AFM은 DNA·단..
[한국강사신문 한민 기자] Korea University 융합에너지공학과 이정훈 연구팀이 인공지능(AI)을 원자힘현미경(AFM)에 접목해 나노 구조를 스스로 분석하는 차세대 기술의 발전 방향을 체계적으로 정리한 연구를 발표했다. 이번 연구에는 고려대 바이오의공학부 윤대성 연구팀과 Massachusetts General Hospital의 이학호 연구팀이 공동 참여했다.원자힘현미경(AFM)은 머리카락 굵기의 10만분의 1 수준인 나노미터 크기의 구조를 초미세 탐침으로 분석하는 장비로, DNA·단백질·세포 등 생체 물질을 관찰하고 물리적
고려대는 이정훈 융합에너지공학과 교수 연구팀이 인공지능(AI)을 원자힘현미경(AFM)에 융합해 나노 구조를 스스로 분석하는 차세대 기술을 집대성했다고 22일 밝혔다. 이번 연구는 윤대성 고려대 바이오의공학부 교수 연구팀, 하버드 의대 교육협력병원인 매사추세츠 종합병원(MGH)의 이학호
🎉 April 2026: Congratulations to Jeong Soo and Seungmin on Their New Paper in ACS Nano! ”Nanotrap–AI Integration Enables Ultra-Sensitive Point-of-Care HIV Testing” is now in ACS Nano, ASAP, April 16, 2026
한눈에 보는 오늘 : 사회 - 뉴스 : [이데일리 신하영 기자] 고려대 연구팀이 침 한 방울로 인간면역결핍바이러스(HIV) 감염 진단이 가능한 기술을 개발했다. (왼쪽부터) 고려대 KU-KIST융합대학원 이정훈 교수(교신저자), 고려대 기계공학부 박정수 박사과정(제1저자), 고려대 KU-K
[서울=뉴시스]박시은 인턴 기자 = 초기 인간면역결핍바이러스(HIV) 감염을 '침 한 방울'로 포착할 수 있는 기술을 국내 연구진이 개발했다.고려대는 KU-KIST융합대학원 이정훈 교수 연구팀이 나노기술과 인공지능(AI)을 결합해 구강액 기반 초고감도 HIV 진단 플랫폼 'BE-SMART-HIV'를 설계했다고 7일 밝혔다.연구진에 따르면 후천성 면역결핍증후..
[이뉴스투데이 수도권2취재본부 조석남 기자] 고려대학교(총장 김동원) KU-KIST 융합대학원 이정훈 교수 연구팀이 나노기술과 인공지능(AI)을 결합해 구강액 기반 초고감도 HIV 진단 플랫폼 ‘BE-SMART-HIV’를 개발했다.
Feb 2026 — Congratulations, new doctors and graduates! 🎓
Graduation Day, 02.25.26.
Dr. S.M. Lee earned a PhD, and H. Seok earned a bachelor's degree!
So proud of you both — wishing you joy and fulfillment in research and in life
2025
🎉 December 2025: Welcome Our New Member, Junseok Hwang!
Junseok Hwang will join our lab in the Spring 2026 semester. He will be working on AI algorithms. Welcome to the team, Junseok!
🤝 December 2025: Collaboration Meeting with Seoul National University Bundang Hospital (SNUBH)
📸 November 2025: BioChip Conference in Jeju. Our lab attended the BioChip Conference in Jeju, held from November 12–14, 2025. It was a great opportunity to share our research, explore recent advances in biochip technologies, and connect with researchers in the field.
📸 November 2025: Lab Lunch on a Beautiful Day!
The weather was too nice not to take a photo—so here’s a little lab lunch memory to keep!
🎉 August 2025: Lab Outing & Welcome to Our New Master’s Students—Jangwon Seo, Hyobin Seok, and Minho Do! (Congrats to Our Lucky Fortune Winner, Joohwan Yoon! 🍀)
🎉 July 2025: Welcome Jangwon Seo as Our New Master’s Student and Donghyun, Hyunjung, Jihyun, and Jiwon as Our New Undergraduate Researchers!
서장원 학생의 석사입학과 4명 학생(동현, 현정, 지현, 지원)의 학부 인턴 조인을 환영합니다!
🎉 May 2025: Lab Outing & Congratulations to Seungmin Lee on His Successful Ph.D. Dissertation Defense!
🏆 April 2025: Congratulations to Prof. Jeong Hoon Lee on Receiving the Prime Minister’s Commendation and Being Recognized among Korea’s Top 100 R&D Achievements!
이정훈 교수님이 ‘2025년 과학기술정보통신의 날’ 기념식에서 국무총리상을 수상했습니다. 우리나라 전체 과학기술 연구중 ‘2024 국가연구개발 우수성과 100선’에 선정되었고, 국민체감 사회문제해결성과 12에도 선정되었습니다. 우리 연구실은 사회문제를 해결하고 도움을 줄수 있는 기술에 집중하여 연구하고 있습니다.
Professor Lee was previously recognized with the Minister’s Commendation for being selected among the "Top 100 Outstanding National R&D Achievements of 2024" by the Ministry of Science and ICT. His groundbreaking contributions in pre-treatment technologies and deep learning-based diagnostics for bio-healthcare were key factors in this recognition. Following additional review, he has now received the prestigious Prime Minister’s Commendation, affirming both his academic excellence and technological innovation.
As the principal investigator of the National Core Technology Development Project for Emerging Infectious Disease Response (approx. KRW 4 billion in total funding), Professor Lee led pioneering research efforts. These included the publication of three papers as corresponding author in the internationally renowned journal Nature Communications and the successful transfer of technologies worth KRW 1.7 billion. These achievements demonstrate his ability to deliver world-class research outcomes.
This recognition stands as a testament to the global competitiveness of research at the KU-KIST Graduate School and is expected to contribute significantly not only to future preparedness for emerging infectious diseases but also to on-site diagnostics in regions such as Africa.
고려대 이정훈 교수, KU-KIST 융합대학원 (융합에너지공학과), 국무총리상 수상 및 국가연구개발 우수성과 100선 선정
고려대학교 KU-KIST 융합에너지공학과 이정훈 교수가 ‘2025년 과학기술정보통신의 날’ 기념식에서 국무총리상을 수상하는 영예를 안았다.
이 교수는 바이오 헬스케어 분야의 전처리 기술 및 딥러닝 기반 진단 연구에서 탁월한 성과를 거두며, 과학기술정보통신부가 선정하는 ‘2024 국가연구개발 우수성과 100선’에 포함되어 장관상을 수상한 바 있다. 이후 추가 심사를 통해 국무총리상까지 수상하게 되어, 학문적 기여와 기술적 혁신성을 동시에 인정받았다.
특히 이 교수는 신‧변종 감염병 대응 플랫폼 핵심기술개발 사업(총 연구비 약 40억 원)을 책임 연구자로 수행하며, 해당 과제를 통해 교신저자로써 국제 저명 학술지 Nature Communications에 총 3편의 논문을 게재하고, 총 17억 원 규모의 기술 이전을 성공적으로 이끌어내는 등 세계적 수준의 연구 성과를 창출하였다.
이번 수상은 KU-KIST 융합대학원 연구력이 국내를 넘어 세계적으로 인정받고 있음을 보여주는 대표 사례로, 향후 신변종감염병 대비 뿐만 아니라 아프리카 등의 현장진단에 크게 이바지 할것으로 기대된다.
🎉 March 2025: Congratulations to Seungmin and Jeong Soo on Their New Paper in Biosensors & Bioelectronics! Our 115th Paper Published in a JCR Top 2.4% Journal (IF 10.7)!
이승민 학생과 박정수 학생의 새로운 논문이 출판되었어요. 인공지능을 활용한 박테리아 연구 리뷰논문입니다. AI, 딥러닝등을 통한 전체 연구동향을 살펴볼수 있는 잘 정리된 리뷰 논문입니다.
🎉 March 2025: Congratulations to Jeong Soo and Ji Hye on Their New Paper in Biosensors & Bioelectronics! Enhanced Biosensing through Flow and Concentration Control — Published in a JCR Top 2.4% Journal (IF 10.7)!
박정수 학생과 홍지혜 학생의 새로운 논문이 출판되었어요. 현장진단 키트의 민감도를 높이기 위한 아이디어 인데, 육안관찰시 수십 마이크로의 표면만의 신호를 본다는 사실에 기초해서 표면에 유속제어를 통한 농축을 통해 민감도 혁신을 가져온 기술입니다.
🎉 March 2025: Welcome Suh Yoon Choo to Our Lab as a New Ph.D. Student!
추서윤 학생의 박사 입학을 축하해요!!
🎉Congratulations to Seungmin Lee on receiving the 22nd Presidential Scholarship, one of only six doctoral awardees in the Bio-Medical Convergence field!
This year, a total of 120 students were selected (50 master's and 70 doctoral students), with a highly competitive acceptance rate of approximately 25:1. Among them, only nine students (three master's and six doctoral) were selected in the Bio-Medical Convergence field.😊
이승민 학생이 대통령 장학생으로 선정되었습니다! 축하합니다!
2024
🎉Our research received the Minister of Science and ICT Award and was recognized among the Top 12 Social-Issue-Solving Achievements of Korea’s Top 100 Outstanding National R&D Achievements of 2024.
고려대 이정훈 교수, 과기부장관상, 국민체감 사회문제해결 성과 12선, 2024 국가연구개발 우수성과 100선에 선정되었어요😊
🎉Nov 2024: Our paper has been published in Advanced Science. Dr. Naeun Lee's paper, titled 'Enhancing RT-PCR Throughput and Sensitivity Through Large-Scale Sample Pooling Using a Nano-Hybrid Membrane,' has been accepted in Advanced Science! Congratulations!🎉2024/10 | Top 100 Outstanding National R&D Achievements. Congratulations to Prof. Jeong Hoon Lee on having his research selected as one of Korea’s Top 100 Outstanding National R&D Achievements of 2024!
Our paper and technology transfer achievements for 'Sample-to-answer Platform for the Clinical Evaluation of COVID-19 using a Deep Learning-assisted Smartphone-based Assay,' Nature Communications (2023) 14: 2361, have been selected as one of the top 100 national R&D achievements in South Korea for 2024!
This selection is in the interdisciplinary field and under the Ministry of Science and ICT's (Social Problem Solving Achievement) category, 'Innovation in On-site Diagnosis of Emerging Infectious Diseases Using Nano-bio Hybrid Preprocessing Technology.'
😊 2024/07 | Lab Outing Our lab members enjoyed a fun outing together in Seoul! Congratulations to Jeong Soo Park, who won the lucky ladder raffle—a dinner for two sponsored by Prof. Jeong Hoon Lee
🎓 2024/05 | PhD Defense Congratulations to Naeun Lee on successfully defending her PhD thesis, “Biological Sample Enrichment using Nano-Hybrid Membrane for Advanced Molecular Diagnostics”
May 17, 2024: Congratulations to Naeun Lee on successfully defending her PhD! 😊
Congratulations on successfully completing your Ph.D. thesis, titled 'Biological Sample Enrichment using Nano-Hybrid Membrane for Advanced Molecular Diagnostics'! Well done on finishing your research
😊2024/05 | KOSOMBE Spring Conference Tutorial Session, Hyowon Woo and Jeong Soo Park assisted with hands-on tutorials on Deep Learning & POCT Basics and Mobile Healthcare Deep Learning Applications
😊 2024/04 | Presidential Science Scholarship Congratulations to Seungmin Lee, our lab’s PhD student, on becoming our lab’s first recipient of the Presidential Science Scholarship!
🎉 2024/03 | Faculty Appointment Congratulations to Dr. Dohwan Lee, a former member of our lab, on his appointment as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Kwangwoon University!
🎉March 2024: Our paper has been published in Nature Communications. 😊 The research by Dr. Dongtak Lee and student Hyogi Jeong, titled 'Bioengineered amyloid peptide for rapid screening of inhibitors against main protease of SARS-CoV-2' Nat Commun 15, 2108 (2024), has been published in Nature Communications. This model uses nanoparticles to screen drugs for diseases like COVID-19.
March 2024: Our paper has been published in Nature Communications. 😊
The research by Dr. Dongtak Lee and student Hyogi Jeong, titled 'Bioengineered amyloid peptide for rapid screening of inhibitors against main protease of SARS-CoV-2' Nat Commun 15, 2108 (2024), has been published in Nature Communications. This model uses nanoparticles to screen drugs for diseases like COVID-19.
🎉 2024/02 | Paper Published in Analytical Chemistry Congratulations to Naeun Lee on her publication on nonpowered nanoelectric preconcentration–enhanced LAMP for on-site molecular diagnostics in Analytical Chemistry!🎉2024/02 | Paper Published in Nature Communications Congratulations to Seungmin Lee, Jeong Soo Park, and Hyowon Woo on their publication of a rapid deep learning-assisted predictive diagnostic platform that reduces point-of-care testing time from hours to just 1–2 minutes in Nature Communications!
😊 2024/01 | New Master’s Students Congratulations to Juhwan and Yeonjeong on starting their Master’s program in Spring 2024 after completing approximately six months as undergraduate researchers in our lab!
2023
🎉 2023/07 | KRW 1.5 Billion Technology Transfer (BEETLES²) Our lab’s BEETLES² sample pretreatment technology using a hybrid cell membrane, including two patents based on our Nature Communications (2023) 14:1520 study, was transferred to Kells Co., Ltd. for KRW 1.5 billion, marking the lab’s largest technology transfer for a single patent portfolio.
2023-07-31 하이브리드세포막을 이용한 비틀즈 기술이 기술이전 되었어요. 기술이전 액수는 15억원입니다. 우리 실험실에서 개발한 세포막을 이용한 샘플 전처리 시스템 (BEETLES^2)의 특허가 (주)켈스에 총 15억의 금액으로 기술이전되었습니다.
단일 특허 이전액으로는 실험실 자체 최대 금액입니다. 기반이 되는 기술은 Nature Communications| (2023)14:1520이며, 두건의 특허를 포함한 기술이 이전되었습니다.
의의: 본 특허는 면역진단있어서 민감도를 크게 향상시키는 기술로서, 실제 전처리 기술만으로 PCR등의 분자진단 민감도를 확보했다는데 그 의의가 있습니다. 또한 면역진단에 국한된것이 아닌, 분자진단의 전처리로서도 그 가능성이 매우 크며, 아주 새로운 고성능 전처리 시스템(농축/필터)의 영역의 가능성을 입증하였습니다.
😊 2023/05 | Lab Alumni Gathering We had a great time reconnecting with our lab alumni and celebrating their careers! Congratulations to Kyungjae Lee on joining FuriosaAI, a promising AI semiconductor company developing high-performance AI chips.
🎉 2023/04 | Paper Published in Nature Communications Congratulations to Seungmin Lee, Sunmok Kim, and colleagues on their publication of a deep learning-assisted smartphone-based sample-to-answer platform for COVID-19 diagnosis, enabling robust point-of-care testing across different smartphones, rapid test kits, lighting conditions, and environments, in Nature Communications!
“Sample-to-answer Platform for the Clinical Evaluation of COVID-19 using a Deep Learning-assisted Smartphone-based Assay,” Nature Communications (2023)14: 2361
이승민, 김선목 학생과 여러 친구들이 함께 연구한 결과가 네이쳐 커뮤니케이션에 출판되었습니다.
의의: 딥러닝 알고리즘을 통해 처음으로 스마프폰의 기종, 래피드키트 종류, 조명, 환경에 영향을 받지 않고 현장진단이 가능한 최조의 결과를 보고하였습니다.
🎉2023/03 | Paper Published in Nature Communications Congratulations to Sungjun Park, Seungmin Lee, and Dr. Dongtak Lee on their publication of BEETLES², a permselective tunable nanotrap enabling rapid, amplification-free sample enrichment with PCR-like sensitivity, in Nature Communications!
"PCR-like Performance of Rapid Test with Permselective Tunable Nanotrap," Nature Communications(2023)14:1520
박성준, 이승민, 이동택 박사가 주도적으로 연구를 시행하였습니다.
의의: 현장진단 및 분자진단에 있어서 PCR과 같은 증폭없이 나노하이브리드 비틀즈 멤브레인만을 통해 빠르고 효율적으로 농축가능하며, 이를 통해 민감도를 혁신적으로 올릴수 있는 소자 및 시스템을 개발하였다는데 큰 의의가 있습니다.