Her research objectives are focused in the area of new surface functionalization strategies and development of novel coatings for improved performance of metallic parts (steels, Mg and Al alloys) used in various sectors such as transportation (automotive and aeronautics), construction (building and off shore), biomedical (bioresorbable implants) and energy production (Oil&Gas) and storage (fuel cells, hydrogen storage, hybrid batteries and supercapacitors). This strategy aims at valorising metallic materials in conventional and novel Hi-Tech applications.