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. Catalyst and curing systems for adhesives and composite materials
5. Nanomedicines (advanced drug delivery systems, nanotheranostics)
6. Recycling of polymers, multi-layer materials, and polymer composites