Cutting-Edge Core Research ทั้งสิ้น 9 กลุ่ม ได้แก่

1. Functional Materials by Molecular Design

2. Molecular and Engineering Catalysis

3. Manufacturing at the Nanoscale

4. Biologically Inspired Engineering

5. Biomass Refinery Technology

6. Nano Electronics, Photonics and Magnetics

7. Efficient Energy Conversion Storage, and Utilization

8. Agricultural Biomolecular Engineering

9. Safety, Health, Environment, Sustainability