Development of advanced instrumentation systems and measurement techniques for non-destructive inspection and non-invasive biomedical and dental diagnostic science and technologies.
Development, modelling, deposition, and characterization of thermal spray coating and related processes, near-net shape manufacturing, surface engineering
Design and testing of fishing gear technologies and practices that promote the sustainable development of aquatic resources and the protection of marine and freshwater environments
Study of forest ecosystem dynamics, climate change, wildfire, and paleoecology; analysis of tree rings for archaeology, eco-cultural history, and artistic purposes