TOPICS Thin films technology metals, semiconductors, dielectrics, conductive polymers and their research methods. Nanotechnologies and nanomaterials, quantum-size structures. Physical-chemical properties of thin films. Thin film compounds for electronic devices, nanoelectronics. Functional crystalline materials: growth, physical properties and applications. Thin films technology for energy saving. Nanomaterials for biomedical application. Innovative methods for teaching.