We study and develop complex multifunctional materials simultaneously meeting multiple essential criteria for the functions required in operation, such as low observability, camouflage capacity, resistance to impacts and ballistics, resilience in extreme environments (corrosion/temperature/chemicals), shielding against electromagnetic interference (EMI), protection against lightning, and detection and monitoring of the state of health of the structure. The subjects of the research are composite materials and sustainable coatings, metamaterials, intelligent materials and sensors, technical ceramics.

We study different types of nanomaterials and their integration into existing material systems, in order to obtain new properties not present in the original materials, such as regulation of electromagnetic energy, high resistance structures, or customised functioning based on thin film composition. Nanomaterials can offer a wide range of properties in the photonic, electronic, magnetic, structural, mechanical, chemical, nuclear, and biological sectors. In this perspective, research focuses specifically on graphene and its applications: thin films, devices, and integrated composites.

We study the behaviour of materials that improve energy storage and collection for the requirements of various missions on land and in air, space, and water. We focus specifically on photovoltaics, sustainable catalysis, and battery materials.

We analyse critical steps in the production process in order to optimise the use and control of various classes of materials, ranging from polymers to metals and ceramics. We focus on the use of sustainable materials and the possibility of replacing toxic components in material systems, while exploring the recyclability and reuse of materials and structures. Current research topics include additive manufacturing, in situ consolidation, eco-sustainable manufacturing and bonding processes.

We study the computational modelling of materials and material systems, with a particular focus on development and application of computational methods for the simulation of materials, structures, and processes, on different scales of time and length. Our research also concerns the application of artificial intelligence and data processing technology for different computational materials and for development of structural workflows. Key topics of research include virtual certification for composite materials, drift diffusion modelling for solar cells, atomistic and structural modelling (static, dynamic, thermal, and electromagnetic), and digital twinning of processes and structures.