Kyung Hee University
About Our Lab
Bae Lab brings together undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers from chemical engineering, materials science and engineering, chemistry, polymer science, mechanical and electrical engineering, bioengineering, and computer science. We integrate functional materials design, fluid mechanics, photonics, and process engineering with advanced additive manufacturing to develop energy-harvesting systems, carbon-capture technologies, environmental sensors, and biomedical devices.
We cultivate a rigorous and open research culture where diverse perspectives sharpen scientific judgment, bold ideas withstand constructive challenge, and collaboration turns individual expertise into stronger science.
The Fearless Lab Culture
We pursue high standards in an environment where psychological safety enables intellectual risk-taking. Every member is encouraged to challenge assumptions, explore unconventional ideas, learn from failure, and exchange candid feedback.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Diverse perspectives strengthen science. We therefore strive to make recruitment, mentorship, collaboration, and everyday lab practices equitable and inclusive, enabling every member to contribute fully, develop a genuine sense of belonging, and pursue excellence.
Open Conversation
We engage difficult scientific and societal questions through open, candid, and respectful conversation. First-principles reasoning, unfinished thoughts, and unconventional questions are welcomed—not as signs of uncertainty, but as essential ingredients of discovery.
Risk, Failure, and Learning
Innovation requires the freedom to fail intelligently. We treat mistakes as part of learning—not as reasons for blame—while relying on honest reflection, timely feedback, and decisive course correction to protect research quality and make responsible use of time and resources.
Mutual Support
Scientific progress is a collective effort. We help one another, share knowledge freely, and recognize each person’s contributions because collaboration makes us safer, more capable, and more effective as scientists, engineers, and educators.