| The major line of investigation – Physical mesomechanics of materials
and nanotechnology.
The main lines of activity:
Physical mesomechanics of heterogeneous media;
Nanostructured bulk and nanosized materials, nanostructured surface layers, thin films and coatings;
Nanotechnology;
Advanced materials based on metals, ceramics and polymers;
Computer-aided design of new materials and technologies of their production;
Fundamentals of hardening and surface treatment technology;
Non-destructive testing. | 
