Fundamentals and methods 

synthesis methods processing and fabrication technologies thin films advanced characterization material design

theory and modelling (micro)structure-property relations  defects interfaces  economic/environmental/social issues

Materials and functionality 

dielectrics piezoelectrics  pyroelectrics                                                              ferroelectrics multiferroics magnetism thermoelectric

electrochemical coupling varistors calorics optoelectronics  ion conductors, mixed ionic-electronic conductors

Applications

energy generation energy storage and conversion  actuators and sensors transducers motors

communication thermistors varistors MEMS                                      gas separation membranes