1. Simulation of processes on different time and length scales
      - Development on novel simulation approaches
      - Macroscale process simulation and optimization (flowsheet simulation, PBM, etc.)
      - Incorporation of data-driven methods
      - Coupling process-structure-property relationships

2. Development and implementation of novel simulation systems:
      - Novel efficient calculation algorithms
      - High performance computing (CPU, GPU)
      - Calculation methods with various complexity
      - Machine learning methods
      - Analysis and reduction of large dataset generated from simulations

3. Application and extension of mesh-free approaches
      - Hybrid simulation approaches: DEM+MD, DEM+FEM, DEM+PBM
      - Particle dynamics in multiphase flows
      - Contact mechanics (dry, wet, irregular shaped and deformable particles)
      - Packings of non-spherical particles

4. Mechanical and breakage behavior of complex structured materials
      - Static loading and dynamic impacts
      - Thermal expansion and sintering
      - Fatigue behavior
      - Structure-property relationships