Development of fundamental internal friction theory and mechanism;
Atom dynamics, diffusion and phase transformation;
Surfaces, interfaces, thin films and nanostructured materials;
Anelasticity characterization of functional and structural materials:
- Composites;
- Ferroelectric and magnetic materials;
- Granular materials;
- Metals, alloys and intermetallic compounds;
- Quasicrystals, amorphous materials and liquids;
- Polymers and soft materials;
- Biomaterials;
Dynamical mechanical analysis;
High and low damping materials and their applications;
Development, design and potential applications of novel internal friction techniques.