- Nanobiotechnology
- Bioenergies research and development
- Identification and extraction of bioactive compounds
- Production of recombinant materials
- Isolation, identification and preservation of native microorganisms
- Development of environmentally friendly biological products
- Bioremediation, environmental biotechnology
- Production of probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics
- Biosafety and risk assessment
- Biocatalysts
- Biodiversity of native lichens and fungi of Iran
- Preservation of cultural heritage and historical monuments by biological methods