New materials and innovative ideas for renewable energies, reduction of pollution, and efficient use of natural resources.

Fundamental understanding of the properties of matter, control of physical and chemical processes, and design and development of state-of-the-art instrumentation.

Development of innovative materials and methodologies applied to the technological and production sectors of land vehicles, aerospace systems, telecommunications.

Study of biological mechanisms from the cellular to molecular level, and development of materials and methodologies for the diagnosis and monitoring of health.

Design and synthesis of materials for data storage systems, spintronic devices, and monitoring systems for ionizing radiation and neutron beams.

Characterization and diagnostics for cultural heritage artifacts and development of sensors for the control and prevention of their degradation.