The main fields of activities of the Institute, approved by Presidium of the NAS of Ukraine, are:

• Statistical theory of condensed matter
• Computer simulations of physical processes in solid state and soft matter
• Physics of complex systems.

Subjects of Scientific Research

Fundamental studies:

• Methods of statistical physics and computer simulations
• Theory of liquids and solutions
• Theory of phase transitions and critical phenomena
• Quantum theory of solids
• Nonequlibrium processes and transport phenomena
• Theory of relativistic systems
• Soft matter physics
• Physics of surface and heterogeneous catalysis

Applied studies:

• Physical and chemical properties of fuel-containing materials in the "Shelter" facility
• Theoretical methods of optically distinguishing images and protecting information
• Modern information and computer technologies in science and education

Directions of scientific and organizational activities:

• Training of high quality personnel
• Publishing activity
• Scientific cooperation
• Conferences, meetings, seminars
• Coordination of research