Aera of Specialization 1. Polymer nanocomposites containing graphene and other low-dimensional nanofillers 2. Rational design and synthesis of nanocomposites in the form of 1D fibers, 2D films, 3D aerogels 3. Thermal management composites with anisotropic thermal conductivities 4. Functional composites for solar-thermal heating and cooling applications ​5. Composite sensors for multidirectional and multimodal sensing