The scientific research work of our scientists is aimed at the innovative development of the country. New technologies for modern industries and new models of equipment are being created. The institute has scientific schools that conduct fundamental and applied research in the fields of mechanical engineering, materials science, hydropower, transport, ecology and others. In 2018 3 fundamental and 5 applied scientific works worth over 7 million UAH were carried out.
There are about 60 postgraduate students and 3 doctoral students studying in postgraduate and doctoral programs.
The departments have 4 special councils for the defence of doctoral dissertations in 5 specialties. 3-4 doctoral and 13-18 candidate dissertations are defended annually. In recent years, the staff of the IES MET has published more than 250 works included in the scientific databases Scopus and Web of Science. Based on the results of scientific work, more than 800 articles are published annually. More than 160 works are published in co-authorship with students, and 45 articles are published by students independently. In recent years, scientists have received the State Prize in Science and Technology, 3 scientists have been awarded the President of Ukraine Prizes for Young Scientists.
The Institute has creative relations with universities in foreign countries, which allows it to integrate into the global scientific and educational space. Based on grants, teachers and students travel every year to foreign universities for included training, industrial practice, scientific conferences and internships.