Inorganic nanomaterials (metals, oxides, chalcogens, carbon), crystal facet controlled heterogeneous reactions, energy storage (Li-ion, Na-ion, Li-S, Li-air, supercapacitors), energy conversion (photocatalysis for green hydrogen production, electrolysis, fuel cells), water treatment

1. Structure-property relationship in functional/water-soluble/high performance polymers 2. Nano-engineered prepregs and composite materials 3. Out-of-autoclave (OOA) manufacturing of composite materials 4. Catalysts and catalyst systems for composite materials 5. Nanomedicines (advanced drug delivery systems, nanotheranostics)

Self-healing nanocomposites and coatings; graphene synthesis and its applications; recycling; core-shell electrospinning/electrospraying; anti-microbial coatings; thermoplastic compounding; nano composites

Polyelectrolyte multilayer thin films, surface chemistry, nanocomposites, vertically aligned and functionalized carbon nanotubes, boron nitride nanotubes, silica nanoparticles, supercapacitors.

Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cells, Lithium-Ion Batteries, Lithium-Air Batteries, All Solid State Batteries, Graphene for Energy Applications, Radiation-Induced Graft Polymerization, Electroactive & Conducting Polymers

Polymer synthesis, characterization and structure-property relationships, polyurethane chemistry, surface coatings, adhesives, structural composites, polymeric nanocomposites, carbon nanomaterials, carbon nanotubes, energy materials.

Composite materials, Nanosize materials, Polymer synthesis; characterization, modification and structure/property/application relationship; florinated polymers, oligomers and surfactants (synthesis and characterization); reactions and extractions in supercritical carbon dioxide; formulation of performance chemicals, Antimicrobial active substances and formulations.