MIMOS conducts research through innovative projects under one or more of the following Ten Technology Thrust Areas:

• Advanced Analysis & Modelling
  Develops and analyses mathematical models and computer simulations of research problems challenging the various MIMOS research areas.
• Advanced Computing
  Spearheads R&D activities in large-scale computing, chiefly Cloud Computing; from SaaS and IaaS to Services Delivery Platform.
• Information Security
  Focuses on Trusted Computing Group specifications, with ongoing research on Trusted Platform Module as well as Virtual TPM and Software TPM modules.
• Intelligent Informatics
  Undertakes activities in innovative techniques related to the processing and representation of information, particularly in image processing and pattern recognition.
• Knowledge Technology
  Focuses on activities in Semantic Web and Semantic Technologies towards developing a reusable Semantic Technology Platform for deploying Intelligent Software Applications.
• Microenergy
  Develops renewable energy harvester and energy harvesting technologies, practices and advances.
• Microelectronics
  Focuses on IC Design and Microelectronics; Wafer Fabrication; and MEMS and Microsystems.
• Nanoelectronics
  Focuses include nanomaterials, nanostructures, nanoparticles, nanocomposites, as well as integration of nanomaterials and nanostructures in MEMS/NEMS.
• Psychometrics
  Carries out research in such areas as the application of Computerised Adaptive Testing to both occupational and educational testing.
• Wireless Communications
  Conducts research in networking and mobile computing solutions, with an emphasis on designing, implementing, and evaluating new network systems, protocols and applications.