- Solidification of single and multi-phase alloys

- In-situ observation of solidification processes

- Rapid solidification

- Bulk metallic glasses

- Semi-solid processes

- Foams and emulsions

- Single crystal solidification

- Simulation and investigation of continuous and mould casting

- Phase field modeling

- Effects of microgravity, increased gravity and forced convection

- Application of static and alternating magnetic fields

- Thermophysical properties and phase equilibria