Biogenic organo/inorganic composites. Study of organic compounds associated with biogenic inorganic substances. Isolation, structure research and elucidation of the physiological functions including synthesis of analogs and model experiments in vitro. Design of environmentally friendly approaches to composite nanomaterials.

Markers for monitoring biochemical processes. Targeted synthesis of low- and high-molecular organic substances, inorganic nanoparticles and composites for fluorescence imaging of cells and subcellular organelles. Application of these compounds in the study of silicon and calcium assimilation by living organisms and their construction of endo- and exoskeletons.

Self-organization of inorganic and composite nanoparticles, controlled assembly of biominerals. Mathematical modeling, verification of models in experiments, revealing the role of various factors, including concentration gradients and matrix effects.

Design of polymers, oligomers and supramolecular structures with multiple stimulus-sensitivity (temperature, pH, light).