optimization of the NIMH-BAS meteorological and agrometeorological networks as well as the systems for measurement and observation

methodological grounds and creation, development and improvement  of new meteorological and agrometeorological databases

economic effects of meteorological and agrometeorological information

climate variability and change in Bulgaria, Balkan Peninsula and other regions

impacts of climate variability and change on various sectors (e.g. agriculture, forests, water resources, human health, etc.)

climate resources in Bulgaria and their utilization in  different sectors

agroclimatic resources for assessment of crops cultivation and arable lands

extreme weather events and related impacts on selected sectors

renewable energy sources in Bulgaria and other European regions

organization, implementation and analysis of microclimate experiments in private and public buildings

introduction of complex climatic parameters for assessments of climate and microclimate as well as norms and standards for projecting buildings, energetics, museums, etc.

development and improvement of methods for assessment and prediction of agrometeorological resources and conditions

studies on crop growth, development and yield formation

development, adaptation and application of statistical models for soil water balance, phenological development and formation of productivity of annual crops, orchards and grape yards

calibration, verification and application of dynamic simulation models for crop growth, development and yield formation

application of dynamic crop models and remote sensing methods for assessment and prediction of crop status

impact of vegetation cover on soil temperature regime