The Department carries out scientific work in the following priority areas of science and technology of the Russian Federation:
· Energy-saving technologies
· Ecology and rational water use
· Life support and human protection systems
· Nanotechnology and nanomaterials
· Membrane technologies
· Technologies of processing and utilization of technogenic formations and waste
Main directions of scientific activity are:
· Systems of engineering support of buildings, buildings and populated areas
· Design and calculation of water supply networks by providing them with a high degree of reliability
· Improvement of approaches to renovation and construction of pipelines for water supply and wastewater trenchless methods
· Upgrade and calculation of systems of supply and distribution of water in buildings
· Energy saving system of water supply and sanitation
· Development of systems for purification and conditioning of tap water
· Modern technology of purification of natural and waste waters
· Intensification of processes of water treatment and reconstruction of systems and facilities of water supply
· Improvement of membrane methods of natural water purification.