Theory and dynamics
- (A) Theoretical approaches to surface- and nano-structures and properties
- (B) Dynamical phenomena at surfaces
Design, control, fabrication, properties and physics
- (C) Atomic-scale controlled surfaces, thin films and nanostructures
- (D) Nano Materials（nano-tubes, nanowires, nanoparticles, nano-dots etc.）
- (E) Self-assembly and self-organization for nanostructure formation, and
      characterization
- (F) Micro/nano-fabrications for device applications: ULSI fabrication
       processes, electronic, magnetic and optical devices
- (G) Device applications of bio, metal, ceramics and hybrid, and organic films
Novel characterization methods
- (H) Characterization of novel surface/interface- and nano-structures
- (I) Tools and standards for micro/nano analysis
Chemistry and Biology
- (J) Colloidal chemistry and nano chemistry (supramolecules, biomaterials,
      and membrane）
- (K) Surface chemistry and catalysis
- (L) Photochemical Reactions at Surfaces
- (M) Biological applications of nanotechnology and surface science