Main scientific and technological research activities are focused on:

• Fundamental research: new models and phenomena, new theoretical aspects for material development;

• Applied research: new materials and applications, new R&D equipment;

• Technological research: novel technologies for manufacturing new materials, including nanomaterials and nanostructured/nanocomposite materials; design and fabrication of new devices and technological equipment;

• Laboratory-scale production: materials, devices, systems and equipment for both laboratory research and small-scale production activities.