- Experimental & theoretical thermodynamics, computational chemistry methods (molecular dynamics and density functional theory) for energy/environmental applications, and novel materials design.
- High-pressure gas capture and storage applications via advanced porous materials (e,g., covalent organic polymers).
- Novel solvent design (ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents…) and property determination for gas capture and their use in biopolymer extraction.
- State-of-the-art drug delivery vehicles and shuttles for active pharmaceutical ingredients.
- New-class of battery electrolyte and binder design, and lithium-ion battery recycling.
- Thermo-physical property determination (density, viscosity, VLE…) and multi-component system characterization via experimental and computational techniques.