Organic compounds of sedimentary rocks and their transformation during geological evolution.

Kerogen. Bitumens. CPI.

Methods of isolation and characterisation of organic compounds of sedimentary rocks.

Coal - composition, formation

Petroleum - composition, formation

p-T conditions of formation of deposits of coal and petroleum.

Transformation of carbonaceous compounds during metamorphic processes.

Role of organic matter in metallogeny.

Materials based on carbon. Carbonisation and graphitisation.

Active carbon, properties, fabrication and uses

Carbonaceous materrials in 21st century.