IMDEA Materials Institute is seeking postdoctoral researchers for call 2024 of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship (PF) programme (deadline 11/09/2024). Our Institute has a long track record of hosting MSCA fellows (around 30 fellows hosted in total, with 8 more set
Innovative nanocoating shown to significantly enhance battery casing fire resistance
IMDEA Materials Institute researchers have unveiled an innovative flame-retardant coating, effective at thicknesses of as low as 350 microns, which dramatically improves the fire resistance of the battery casings used in electric vehicles and aerospace. Such a breakthrough promises to reduce the
Advancing Antiviral Protection: novel face mask offers improved performance against H3N2 influenza
In the relentless battle against airborne viruses, researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute, Rey Juan Carlos University (URJC) and the University of Valladolid (UVa), have developed a new spray coating to improve the antiviral efficacy of personal protective equipment, notably face masks. GO
Radiation, the invisible threat to the colonisation of Mars
Jesús Ordoño Fernández, IMDEA MATERIALES The exploration of the red planet faces numerous challenges, from the effects of microgravity to space fungi and one of the most dangerous: radiation. The latter mainly comes from two sources: the Sun (and its solar storms) and outer space, distant
3rd edition of the Short Thesis Talk of IMDEA Materials
Earlier this week, IMDEA Materials Institute celebrated our annual “4 Minute Thesis Talk” (4MT) (previously “3 Minute Thesis”). This event is designed to give our predoctoral researchers the opportunity to present their research projects to a general audience in just four minutes. Through this, the
IMDEA Materials researchers unravelling the mysteries of twin nucleation in magnesium alloys
Twinning, a phenomenon where crystals develop mirror symmetry across a twin plane during deformation, holds significant importance in the mechanical behaviour of materials. Recently, researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute, Prof. Javier LLorca, Dr. Valentín Vassilev-Galindo and Biaobiao Yang,
How High-Entropy Alloys could help shape tomorrow’s energy landscape
In the quest for greener energy solutions, hydrogen-based technologies have emerged as strong contenders. However, one of the challenges lies in efficient hydrogen storage as traditional austenitic steels, commonly used for hydrogen vessels, suffer from embrittlement during storage. With the aim
New members of the IMDEA Materials Institute team – March 2024
Every month, we welcome new members of the IMDEA Materials team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions, including their upcoming role with IMDEA Materials and their educational and professional background. My name is Muhammad Mehdi, and I am from Pakistan. My academic
IMDEA Materials and ArcelorMittal leading the advance of sustainable steel design
In the face of raw materials and energy crises, and environmental challenges, an ambitious project aims to address a crucial sustainability challenge in one of the key industries in the transition to a green economy. Co-coordinated by IMDEA Materials Institute and ArcelorMittal, IRIDESCENT is a
IMDEA Materials in search of doctoral candidates to carry out cutting-edge research on bioabsorbable medical devices
IMDEA Materials Institute, with its expertise in biodegradable metals for medical applications, aims to advance vanguard medical technologies through the BIOMEND Doctoral Network, a pioneering initiative supported by the European Comission’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) programme. The
Researchers demonstrate breakthrough recyclability of carbon nanotube sheets – Phys.org
Phys.org has highlighted the work of IMDEA Materials researchers in demonstrating for the first time the recyclability of high-performance carbon nanotube (CNT) sheets while maintaining their essential mechanical and electrical properties. You can find the full article at Phys.org, here:
IMDEA Materials demonstrates breakthrough recyclability of Carbon Nanotube Sheets
Researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute have published groundbreaking work demonstrating, for the first time, the ability to recycle high-performance carbon nanotube (CNT) sheets while preserving their shape, structural alignment, mechanical and electrical properties, and intrinsic flexibility.
IMDEA introduces digital twin for real-time analysis of composite materials production – CompositesWorld
CompositesWorld has highlighted the work of IMDEA Materials in creating a world-first digital twin design for the real-time analysis of composite materials production processes. You can find the original article, here:
BIOMET4D researcher presents a new design approach to biodegradable biodevices at Biodevices 2024 Conference
Recently, BIOMET4D researcher William Solórzano-Requejo from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) took part in the Biodevices 2024 Conference in Rome, Italy as part of the 17th International Joint Conference on Biomedical Engineering Systems and Technologies. In his presentation, entitled
IMDEA Materials triumphs in the Madrid Science Fair 2024
For the fourth consecutive year, IMDEA Materials Institute has participated in the Madrid Es Ciencia Fair, the largest annual science outreach event in the Community of Madrid. Nearly 20 researchers, representing all areas of research conducted by the Institute, from advances in medical devices
IMDEA Materials consolidates its position as one of Spain’s leading research centres in latest MSCA PF call
Novel materials that better enable buildings to utilise solar energy for heating and to reflect sunlight, ultrafine iron and titanium-based alloys, and sophisticated modelling to improve the efficiency of gas turbines. These are just three of the potentially game-changing projects that will be
Researchers unveil groundbreaking new Digital Twin for precise real-time analysis of composite materials production
Researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute and the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) have developed an innovative Digital Twin that enables real-time analysis of composite materials manufacturing. The breakthrough was recently presented in The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing
Prof. Javier LLorca makes history as first Spanish recipient of the Morris Cohen Award
IMDEA Materials’ Scientific Director, Prof. Javier LLorca, has become the first Spanish researcher to receive the Morris Cohen Award from the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS). The recognition comes a year after Prof. LLorca was the first Spaniard to be awarded the TMS Structural
New members of the IMDEA Materials Institute team – February 2024
Every month, we welcome new members of the IMDEA Materials team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions, including their upcoming role with IMDEA Materials and their educational and professional background. My name is Mahdi Sabbaghian, and I am a Ph.D. in Materials
The Valencia fire: another example of the danger of flammable materials in construction
De-Yi Wang, IMDEA MATERIALS A massive fire has devastated a 14-story building in the Campanar neighbourhood of Valencia, causing a human tragedy for which there is no consolation. Once again, as happened in the Grenfell Tower fire in London, which left over seventy dead, we find ourselves
A focus on applications of different realities and structured light in maxillofacial surgery
BIOMET4D researcher, Dr. Santiago Ochandiano from the Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón (HGGM) was one of a number of speakers featured as part of the recent Translational Symposium on New Technologies in Maxillofacial Surgery held at H.G.U Gregorio Marañón in Madrid. Dr. Ochandiano’s
The Valencia Fire: another example of the danger of flammable materials in construction – El Economista
Mexico's El Economista is one of a number of outlets to have featured IMDEA Materials Institute Senior Researcher, Prof. Dr. De-Yi Wang in discussing the dangers posed by the use of flammable materials in construction following the deadly fire in Campanar de Valencia. You can read the original
PhD Defense of Eugenia Nieto-Valeiras, entitled “Effect of grain boundaries on the deformation and fracture of metallic polycrystals”- On Friday, February 16th at 11am
The PhD defence will take place in the José Echegaray room of the E.T.S de Ingenieros de Caminios (C/Profesor Aranguren 3), 28040 Madrid. The dissertation is titled "Effect of grain boundaries on the deformation and fracture of metallic polycrystals". It has been advised by Prof. Javier LLorca
IMDEA Materials research shown to eliminate virus and bacteria in air filtration systems – CadenaSER
CadenaSER is one of a number of media outlets to have highlighted a promising new study from IMDEA Materials Institute researchers which could significantly reduce risk of airborne bacterial infections caused by air filtration systems. You can see the original article (content in Spanish), here:
DELIGHTED consortium celebrated final meeting
On February 6, 2024, the DELIGHTED consortium held its final meeting. The partners presented and discussed the latest results from the characterization of the developed steel grades within the framework of the DELIGHTED project. A manufactured prototype of a vineyard tractor cabin, ready for
IMDEA Materials welcomes the Mayor and the Council of Getafe: building bridges for the R&D of future materials
IMDEA Materials has received a visit from the Mayor of Getafe, Mrs. Sara Hernandez Barroso, and a delegation from the Getafe City Council. As part of the visit, the institute also welcomed Mr. Roberto Fernández Melcón, Councilor for Employment, Training, and Maintenance, Mrs. Elisabeth Melo,
We’re still in the Iron Age – Prof. José Manuel Torralba speaks with ‘On the Shoulders of Giants’
The Director of IMDEA Materials, Prof. José Manuel Torralba has talked to A Hombros de Gigantes about the fact that, despite all the advances in new materials, we are still immersed in the age of iron, or rather steel, the most used material. You can listen to the complete interview here (from
DOMMINIO researchers strive to achieve a “paradigm shift” in the manufacture and maintenance of airframe parts
Researchers involved in the DOMMINIO project are moving ever closer to achieving their goal of creating a new digital method for the improved manufacturing of next-generation multifunctional airframe parts. That’s according to DOMMINIO coordinator, Dr. Pablo Romero from AIMEN Technology
New members of the IMDEA Materials Institute team – January 2024
Every month, we welcome new members of the IMDEA Materials team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions, including their upcoming role with IMDEA Materials and their educational and professional background. My name is Felipe Lozano, I am from Santiago, Chile. I
Students from Madrid’s IES Lope de Vega visit IMDEA Materials Institute
IMDEA Materials Institute today welcomed a visit from FP students from IES Lope de Vega in Madrid. Such visits form a crucial part of IMDEA Materials' mission to spread interest and awareness in science and research among the younger generations. The students had the opportunity to tour
IMDEA Materials to host 2nd International Seminar on Modelling, Simulation, and Machine Learning for the rapid development of porous materials
The 2nd International Seminar on Modelling, Simulation, and Machine Learning for the Rapid Development of Porous Materials aims to bring together young and senior scientists, comprising different scientific communities engaged in the fundamental understanding of porous materials. You can find out
Promising new study significantly reduces risk of airborne bacterial infections caused by air filtration systems
A novel nanoparticle spray coating process has been shown to all-but eliminate the growth of some of the world’s most dangerous bacteria in air filtration systems, significantly reducing the risk of airborne bacterial and viral infections. That’s the principal finding of a recently published
Getafe will have a pilot plant to manufacture silicon anodes for the electric cars of the future – CadenaSER
CadenaSER is one of a number of outlets to have highlighted IMDEA Materials Institute spin off Floatech's plans to to build an "advanced pilot plant" for the manufacture of 100% silicon anodes for lithium batteries. These anodes will be vital for the next generation of lithium batteries that
We’re still in the Iron Age – Prof. José Manuel Torralba speaks with ‘On the Shoulders of Giants’
The Director of IMDEA Materials, Prof. José Manuel Torralba has talked to A Hombros de Gigantes about the fact that, despite all the advances in new materials, we are still immersed in the age of iron, or rather steel, the most used material. You can listen to the complete interview here (from
New materials and experiments in space – Dr. Jesús Ordoño talks to RTVC
Dr. Jesús Ordoño, researcher at IMDEA Materials Institute, talked this weekend with Explora from Radio Televisión Canaria about new materials in biomedicine, and much more! Listen to the full interview here from minute 3.57 (interview audio in Spanish), here: https://rtvc.es/explora/
Get to know a BIOMET4D researcher with…Blanca Limones from IMDEA Materials Institute
The incredible work being done as part of the BIOMET4D project to create next-generation 4D biodegradable implants for tissue regeneration wouldn’t be possible without our team of amazing researchers. Get to know our team through our interview series. In this edition, we talk to Blanca Limones
An imaginative proposal to recycle the world’s electronic waste – The Conversation Spain
José Manuel Torralba, IMDEA MATERIALES; Alberto Meza, IMDEA and Damien Tourret, IMDEA Although the amounts of precious metals like gold in electronic waste are very small (on the order of 300 grams per ton), obtaining a kilogram of gold still only requires between three and four tons of
IMDEA Materials seeks to resolve a major recycling problem in the aeronautical industry – Actualidad Aeroespacial
The portal for Aeronautics and Space professionals, Actualidad Aeroespacial, has highlighted HipPEEK, the new research project of the IMDEA Materials Institute, led by Dr. Lucía Doyle. You can read the original article on the Actualidad Aeroespacial website by following the link below (original
Charting a course to greener skies: IMDEA Materials Institute looks to tackle the aeronautical industry’s big recycling dilemma
In recent years, manufacturers have increasingly turned to lightweight plastic or fibre-reinforced plastic polymers to replace traditional metal components. This is particularly the case in the aerospace industry, where studies have shown that at least 30-40% of modern airframes are now
Floatech, the disruptive Madrid-based startup, to build pilot plant for the production of its next-generation silicon anodes.
Floatech, the Madrid-based startup and spin-off of IMDEA Materials Institute, has secured investor backing to establish a pilot plant for the production of 100% silicon anodes intended for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The funding will enable Floatech to construct an advanced pilot plant in the
25 years of experiments in the International Space Station – RTVE
IMDEA Materials Institute researcher, Dr. Jesús Ordoño, has been interviewed on the nature of scientific experiments being carried out in space, marking the 25th anniversary of the International Space Station (ISS). The interview was recorded during the programme Longitud de Onda, on the Radio
IMDEA Materials highlights the synergy between research and innovation during Science and Innovation Week
Last Friday, Dr. Jon Molina, Deputy Director of IMDEA Materials Institute, participated in a roundtable discussion on "Research and Innovation, an Essential Pair, a Global Challenge" as part of the Science and Innovation Week. The talk, which involved representatives from the 7 IMDEA Institutes,
The Most Impressive Experiments Conducted on the International Space Station – The Conversation España
Jesús Ordoño Fernández, IMDEA MATERIALES It has been 25 years since the launch of the first module of the International Space Station (ISS) into space. Over the past two decades of research, applications developed in space have expanded to numerous fields, including energy, materials,
IMDEA Materials Institute opens its doors to celebrate Science Week with the researchers of the future
During Science Week 2023, IMDEA Materials Institute opened its doors for two visits from students in the Community of Madrid, one from Retamar School and another from the European University of Madrid. School visits play a fundamental role in the mission of IMDEA Materials, which aims to inspire
The UC3M and IMDEA Materials present a new testing method for 3D-printed metal structures – 3Printr.com
The website 3Printr.com has reported on the development of a new experimental technique for fragmentation testing to assess the energy absorption capacity against impact of metal structures manufactured through 3D printing. This research has been carried out by researchers from the Universidad
New experimental technique developed to analyse the protection of 3D printed metal structures
Scientists from the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) and IMDEA Materials Institute have developed a new experimental technique in fragmentation tests to evaluate the energy absorption capacity in the event of impact of metallic structures manufactured using 3D printing. This technique,
The fire risk that turns nightclubs and homes into deadly traps: how to avoid it without replacing highly flammable materials?
Ted Pendergast / Shutterstock De-Yi Wang, IMDEA MATERIALES Fires in nightclubs in Spain have caused at least 162 deaths in the past 45 years. In the latest incident, recorded in Murcia, 13 young people lost their lives. Another tragic night occurred in 1983 at the Alcalá 20 nightclub in
How IMDEA Materials is exploring novel materials for carbon capture and hydrogen storage technology
A new class of materials could prove significant in more efficient carbon capture technology, drug delivery and even as a gateway to the hydrogen economy. Metal Organic Frameworks, or MOFs, have been studied for more than three decades. Yet their industrial applicability is still being fully
New members of the IMDEA Materials Institute team – October, 2023
Every month, we welcome new members of the IMDEA Materials team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions, including their upcoming role with IMDEA Materials and their educational and professional background. My name is Juan Guillermo Santos Macías. I am from Spain. I
What is the most used material in the world and the least researched?
José Manuel Torralba, IMDEA MATERIALES We live in a world of steel. It's so common that we use it as a metaphor for everyday life. Some people have nerves of steel, and the biceps of many muscular young individuals are made of ship steel. What is not a metaphor is that steel is everywhere we
DELIGHTED participates in the International Workshop High Strength Steels – HSS 23
The DELIGHTED consortium members played a significant role in organizing the International Workshop “High Strength Steels – HSS 23” under the umbrella of Associazione Italiana di Metallurgia, which was chaired by Ettore Anelli. DELIGHTED consortium members, including Silvia Barella, Carlo
IMDEA Materials Institute researchers maintain their position among world’s best scientists
For the second year running, 10 IMDEA Materials Institute researchers have been included in Stanford University's annual lists of the world's top scientists. The result reinforces the Institute's reputation as a centre for excellence, with the Stanford ranking based on the records of more than 8
Get to know a BIOMET4D researcher with…Dr. Muzi Li from IMDEA Materials Institute
The incredible work being done as part of the BIOMET4D project to create next-generation 4D biodegradable implants for tissue regeneration wouldn’t be possible without our team of amazing researchers. Get to know our team through our interview series. In this edition, we talk to Dr. Muzi from
Synchrotron Study Unveils Secrets of K-Carbides in Advanced Steel Alloys
DELIGHTED researchers successfully conducted in situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction studies on a steel grade developed within the project framework at the P21.2 beamline of PETRA III at DESY (Hamburg, Germany) earlier this month (October 2 to 4), 2023. The team included the leading expert in in
First-Year Results Unveiled in BIOMET4D’s first Stakeholder Board Meeting
On October 6, BIOMET4D held the first meeting of its Stakeholder Advisory Board (SAB) in which board members were updated on the project's current status and its progress over the past year. All of the SAB members were present for the meeting, including Ana María Zambrano López from APERTCRAS,
Madrid hosts AAMS2023: one of Europe’s leading forums in the field of metal additive manufacturing
• IMDEA Materials Institute has organised the largest edition to date of the Symposium on Alloys for Additive Manufacturing (AAMS), one of the most prestigious conferences in its field in Europe. • Experts in metal 3D printing from countries such as the United States, Japan and Australia joined
New members of the IMDEA Materials Institute team – September, 2023
Every month, we welcome new members of the IMDEA Materials team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions, including their upcoming role with IMDEA Materials and their educational and professional background. My name is Monsur Islam, and I am from India. I received my PhD
AID4GREENEST kicks off: IMDEA Materials Institute set to play key role in the next generation of sustainable steel production
Enhanced material quality, the reduction of carbon emissions and waste generation, and reduced risks to the supply of critical raw materials. These are the three principal objectives of a new international research initiative involving 10 partners from four European countries in which IMDEA
IMDEA Materials Institute’s Scientific Director receives national prize from the Ministry of Science and Innovation – CadenaSER
CadenaSER has highlighted the awarding of a National Prize in Engineering and Architecture to IMDEA Materials' Scientific Director, Prof. Javier LLorca on behalf of the Spanish Ministry for Science and Innovation. You can read the original article, here:
“The possibility of seeing what no one has seen before in what everyone has already looked at”: Prof. Javier LLorca is awarded the National Research Prize in Engineering and Architecture
The possibility of seeing what no one has seen before in what everyone has already looked at. That is a large part of what drives Prof. Javier LLorca to continue his pioneering work after nearly four decades among the best in Spanish science and research. Scientific Director of IMDEA Materials
The DITTCe project: how IMDEA Materials Institute has joined the fight against cancer
Tomorrow, September 24th, World Cancer Research Day is celebrated. To commemorate this important day, IMDEA Materials Institute speaks with Dr. Mónica Echeverry, principal investigator of the DITTCe project. This project, led by the Technical University of Madrid (UPM), aims to develop an
Do we have enough materials for the energy transition to be truly possible?
José Manuel Torralba, IMDEA MATERIALS y Miguel Ángel Rodiel, IMDEA Replacing fossil fuels brings with it challenges and side effects that must be considered by all parties involved in Europe's energy transition, vital to our future. To begin with, however, we must ask one seemingly obvious, but
DELIGHTED project’s latest results presented
The DELIGHTED consortium continues to disseminate the project results. Andrea Gómez Fernandez from IMDEA Materiales gave a talk about the effect of aging on microstructure and mechanical properties of Fe-30Mn-9Al-1C steel on macro- and microscales at EUROMAT 2023 Congress in Frankfurt am Main,
IMDEA investigates how to use artificial intelligence to produce steel more efficiently – Acermetal
A number of media outlets, including trade publication Acermetal, have highlighted IMDEA Materials' role in the European AID4GREENEST project. You can read the original publication at acermetal.es at the link below.
IMDEA Materials Institute to be centre stage at this year’s European Researchers’ Night
IMDEA Materials Institute postdoctoral researcher, Dr. María de Nicolás Morillas, will be one of seven IMDEA investigadors participating in this year's European Researchers' Night Madrid. Dr. de Nicolás is currently researching high entropy alloys (HEAs) for hydrogren storage as well as advanced
Meet IMDEA Materials Institute Research Initiation Fellow Ángela Montanero Lancharro
Each year, IMDEA Materials Institute offers three-month Research Initiation Fellowships, or Summer Scholarships, to final year master’s and undergraduate students studying courses related to engineering and materials science. Today, we’re getting to know one of this year’s fellows, Ángela Montanero
Driving the future: A Year of Success for the ‘I Investigate’ program at IMDEA Materials Institute
With the arrival of September, IMDEA Materials is bidding farewell to many of the young researchers and support staff who have joined the Institute in the last 12 months as part of the 'I Investigate Programme'. The I Investigate Programme, managed by the Community of Madrid, is funded through
IMDEA Materials researching how to create heart tissue to improve recovery for heart attack patients – El Mundo
Spanish newspaper El Mundo has highlighted IMDEA Materials Insitute's role in the CARDIOBOOST-CM project to find new ways to generate heart tissue and assist in the recovery of heart attack sufferers. You can read the article (content in Spanish), at the El Mundo website,
Meet IMDEA Materials Institute Research Initiation Fellow Enrique Dios Lázaro
Each year, IMDEA Materials Institute offers three-month Research Initiation Fellowships, or Summer Scholarships, to final year master’s and undergraduate students studying courses related to engineering and materials science. Today, we’re getting to know one of this year’s fellows, Enrique Dios
Madrid studies the creation of stronger and more affordable bone implants – La Vanguardia
Spanish newspaper La Vanguardia has cast a spotlight on the efforts of IMDEA Materials researcher Dr. Adrián Boccardo to develop new computational tools to assist in the design and development of improved bone implants. You can read the article (content in Spanish), here:
IMDEA Materials researchers showcase BIOMET4D at Biometal 2023
IMDEA Materials and BIOMET4D researchers Blanca Limones and Muzi Li have this week been taking part in the 15th International Symposium on Biodegradable Metals, Biometal 2023.The conference, being held in Cetraro, Italy, has featured a number of sessions, round tables and
BIOMET4D researcher an invited speaker at 11th annual Ain-Shams University International Conference
BIOMET4D researcher Dr. Nourhan Hassan from the University Hospital Cologne (UCC) has presented the BIOMET4D project at the Biotechnology session of the 11th Annual Ain Shams University International Conference through a lecture entitled "Biotechnology: from Radio-oncology to Tissue
Meet IMDEA Materials Institute Research Initiation Fellow María Fernández Melero
Each year, IMDEA Materials Institute offers three-month Research Initiation Fellowships, or Summer Scholarships, to final year master’s and undergraduate students studying courses related to engineering and materials science. Today, we’re getting to know one of this year’s fellows, María Fernández
Get to know a BIOMET4D researcher with…Dr. Santiago Ochandiano from Gregorio Marañon Hospital
The incredible work being done as part of the BIOMET4D project to create next-generation 4D biodegradable implants for tissue regeneration wouldn’t be possible without our team of amazing researchers. Get to know our team through our interview series. In this edition, we talk to Dr. Santiago
IMDEA Materials looks to tackle growing number of bone replacement surgeries with stronger, longer lasting implants
Researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute are working to ensure that future bone replacement implants are more durable and offer a greater service life than ever before. The research, which is being undertaken through the European Union-funded M3TiAM project, is designed to meet the needs of an
IMDEA Materials Institute adds powerful new tool to assist in the mechanical characterisation of metallic materials
IMDEA Materials Institute will have on-site access to one of the world’s most advanced mechanical testing devices after Principal Investigator Dr. Ilchat Sabirov was announced as the winner of Plastometrex’s 2023 Research Competition. Dr. Sabirov was chosen from among 8 finalists for the award
New members of the IMDEA Materials Institute team – July, 2023
Every month, we welcome new members of the IMDEA Materials team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions, including their upcoming role with IMDEA Materials and their educational and professional background. My name is Sergio Peña Camacho and I am from Madrid. I
IMDEA Materials’ Scientific Director, Prof. Javier LLorca, appointed Honorary Professor at Yanshan University
IMDEA Materials Institute's Scientific Director, Prof. Javier LLorca, has been appointed as an Honorary Professor at China's Yanshan University (YSU). The appointment is a first step in strengthening the collaboration between IMDEA Materials and YSU, one of the top-ranked Chinese universities in
BIOMET4D consortium explores cutting-edge additive manufacturing facilities at Meotec GmbH headquarters
The latest consortium meeting of the European Innovation Council (EIC)-funded BIOMET4D project to develop next-generation shape-morphing implants has been held at the headquarters of medical technology manufacturer Meotec GmbH. As a part of their visit of the facilities, consortium members were
IMDEA Materials joins the fight to improve health outcomes for heart attack sufferers
IMDEA Materials Institute is participating in a research project to develop a new method of bioengineering myocardial tissue for heart attack patients. CARDIOBOOST-CM aims to create a new cell therapy approach in which muscle stem cells taken from the jaw are transdifferentiated in vitro into
IMDEA Materials joins the fight to improve health outcomes for heart attack sufferers
IMDEA Materials Institute is participating in a research project to develop a new method of bioengineering myocardial tissue for heart attack patients. CARDIOBOOST-CM aims to create a new cell therapy approach in which muscle stem cells taken from the jaw are transdifferentiated in vitro into
IMDEA Materials Alumni meet for the first time in China at the Materials Conference 2022-23
Institute IMDEA Materials has held its first alumni meeting in China as part of the China Materials Conference 2022-2023. The meeting was organised to coincide with the attendance of IMDEA Materials' Scientific Director, Prof. Javier LLorca, who was invited to give two talks at the conference
Year in Review – IMDEA Materials Institute is pleased to launch its 2022 Annual Report
MDEA Materials is delighted to announce the launch of our 2022 Annual report, available now for download. This annual report is designed to give you an overview of the Institute and main achievements in 2022. You will also find a description of the current Research Programmes, highlighting
Silence in the City: The New Wave of Topological Materials
Dr. Johan Christensen, IMDEA Materials Institute Imagine being on your way to a well-deserved summer vacation when suddenly you collide with another vehicle. Fortunately, the chassis of your car deforms in a controlled and programmed manner upon impact, creating a safe zone for the occupants to
Unveiling Breakthroughs: DELIGHTED Project’s Latest Findings Presented at THERMEC 2023 Conference
The dissemination activities of the outcomes of the DELIGHTED project are ongoing. Researchers from consortium members the Max-Planck Institute for Iron Research, IMDEA Materials Institute and the University of Ghent presented the latest DELIGHTED results at the THERMEC 2023 Conference in Vienna,
Advancing Composite Sustainability and Digitalisation Strategies: IMDEA Materials Institute Hosts 6th IAB Meeting
Composites sustainability and effective industrial digitilisation were the central topics of discussion as IMDEA Materials Institute hosted the 6th meeting of its Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) in Madrid. This year's meeting featured an IAB Member Talk on composite sustainability presented by
IMDEA Materials Institute welcomes students from Michigan State and Princeton universities
IMDEA Materials Institute has welcomed five students from Michigan State University and Princeton University in the United States for a two-month research stay. The students, Connor Wasick, Robert Crouse, Maggie Gaunt, Zackery Thune and Alex Bakke from Michigan State and Yvette Biddle from
Anastasiia Mikhalchan to showcase the latest achievements in gas-phase synthesis and 1D materials at CERN
This week, Dr. Anastasiia Mikhalchan will present research from IMDEA Materials' Multifunctional Nanocomposites research group group on the gas-phase synthesis and properties of 1D materials, which could be used under higher luminosity conditions for beam instrumentation and quality
New members of the IMDEA Materials Institute team – June, 2023
Every month, we welcome new members of the IMDEA Materials team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions, including their upcoming role with IMDEA Materials and their educational and professional background. My name is Phuong Thúy Vo, and I am from Vietnam. I completed my
Dr. Nourhan Hassan presents BIOMET4D at Africa Health ExCon 2023
BIOMET4D researcher Nourhan Hassan from the University Hospital Cologne presents a poster entitled “Smart 4D BIOdegradable METallic Shape-shifting Implants for Dynamic Tissue Resoration” at Africa Health ExCon2023. As part of the conference, Dr. Hassan presented a poster entitled
IMDEA Materials Institute recognised for groundbreaking research in turning scrap metal into high-performance alloys
IMDEA Materials Institute researcher Venkatesh Kumaran is this year’s winner of the prestigious AMES-Joan Antoni Bas Prize for the best research in R&D powder metallurgy. Kumaran was recognised for the publication ‘Development of high-performance powder metallurgy alloys from 'commodity'
Get to know a BIOMET4D researcher with…Nourhan Hassan from the University Hospital of Cologne
The incredible work being done as part of the BIOMET4D project to create next-generation 4D biodegradable implants for tissue regeneration wouldn’t be possible without our team of amazing researchers. Get to know our team through our interview series. In this edition, we talk to Nourhan Hassan
Pedro Navarrete y el futuro de la regeneración cardiaca en Falling Walls Lab Madrid, 2023
Entrevista con Pedro Jesús Navarrete Segado, participante en Falling Walls Lab Madrid, 2023. Este viernes, 26 de mayo, el investigador del Instituto IMDEA Materiales, Pedro J. Navarrete Segado, presentará sobre futuras aplicaciones clínicas en el campo de la cardiología en el concurso
Pedro Navarrete to showcase the future of cardiac regeneration at Falling Walls Lab Madrid, 2023
Interview with Pedro Jesús Navarrete Segado, participant in Falling Walls Lab Madrid, 2023. This Friday, May 26, IMDEA Materials Institute researcher, Pedro J. Navarrete Segado, will present on future clinical applications in the field of cardiology at the national competition, Falling
Ser becario postdoctoral Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) en IMDEA Materiales – Webinario
¿Estás interesado en solicitar una Beca Postdoctoral de Acciones Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA PF) en la convocatoria 2023? ¿Quieres saber cómo es ser becario MSCA PF en nuestro Instituto? Únete a nuestro seminario web el 1 de junio a las 12pm (GMT +2) y conoce más sobre nuestras ofertas de
Being a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions postdoctoral fellow at IMDEA Materials – Webinar
Are you interested in applying for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA PF)? Want to know what it's like to be an MSCA PF fellow in our Institute? Join us in this webinar on June 1st at 12pm (GMT +2) and learn more about our hosting offers for call 2023 of the MSCA PF,
BIOMET4D takes step forward as Meotec takes possession of state-of-the-art LPBF 3D printer
BIOMET4D project partner, Meotec GmbH, has received and installed the company's latest Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) 3D printer. The Aconity MIDI + by Aconity3D GmbH is a dual-laser LPBF machine that will be used in tandem with fellow project partner Aerosint's multimaterial recoating system
IMDEA Materials Institute joins European project to make the dream of clean aviation a reality
IMDEA Materials is part of the multinational European consortium working to develop the next hybrid electric regional passenger aircraft with the aim of reducing emissions by up to 90%. The ‘Hybrid-Electric Regional Architecture’ (HERA) project, led by worldwide Italian aerospace giant Leonardo,
Researcher Dr. Hourhan Hassan presents the BIOMET4D project at the 11th Annual Ain-Shams University International Conference
Biotechnology has come a long way from its early beginnings in radiooncology to now encompassing a wide range of fields, including tissue engineering. In the field of radiooncology, biotechnology has enabled the development of new treatments and therapies that are more effective and less
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) PFs Call 2023 informative webinar
IMDEA Materials Institute researchers, Prof. Javier Segurado and Dr. Carlos Ruestes, have participated in an informative webinar about the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships Call 2023. The webinar is aimed at potential applicants for this year's call, with more than
BIOMET4D computational modelling techniques on show at CMBBE 2023
Researcher Kevin Moerman from the University of Galway has led a workshop on open-source computational tools for modelling in biomedical engineering in the lead up to the International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering. The specific topics included
New members of the IMDEA Materials Institute team – March & April 2023
Every month, we welcome new members of the IMDEA Materials Institute team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions, including their upcoming role with IMDEA Materials and their educational and professional background. My name is Joris Audoux. I am from Limoges, France. I
Get to know a BIOMET4D researcher with…William Solórzano from the Technical University of Madrid.
The incredible work being done as part of the BIOMET4D project to create next-generation 4D biodegradable implants for tissue regeneration wouldn’t be possible without our team of amazing researchers. Get to know our team through our interview series. In this edition, we talk to William Solórzano
Solving some of society’s biggest challenges by focusing on the smallest scale
An interdisciplinary research network of more than 77 organisations and research centres from 24 countries has set out to make significant progress in the testing, simulation and characterisation of materials at the nano-scale. Doing so will facilitate the development of new materials with
IMDEA Materials opens its hosting offers for the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship call 2023
IMDEA Materials Institute seeks applicants for a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship (PF) in call 2023 (deadline 13/09/2023). IMDEA Materials has a long track record of hosting MSCA fellows and has obtained excellent success rates in recent calls of MSCA PF
PORMETALOMICS takes next step to further understanding of lightweight porous metals
IMDEA Materials Institute has hosted the first face-to-face meeting of the European PORMETALOMICS project. The meeting was attended by representatives from the three project partners: IMDEA Materials (project coordinators), Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and the Institute of
World’s first scalable and continuous surface modification process for magnesium alloy wires – SURFAS
Trade publication SURFAS has highlighted the work of IMDEA Materials Institute and Meotec researchers in developing the world's first scalable and continuous surface modification process for magnesium alloy wires. You can check out the article at the link below (content in Spanish):
IMDEA Materials participates in SM@RTM project to improve competitiveness of RTM processes
The Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) process offers great advantages in the manufacture of high performance composite materials, such as the ability to obtain geometries with high surface finish and dimensions close to the final geometry (net-shape), high mechanical properties and reduction of working
IMDEA Materials Institute hosts final MAT4.0-CM Meeting as project wraps up
IMDEA Materials Institute today hosted the final meeting of MAT4.0-CM, a project designed to advance intelligent manufacturing of advanced materials for energy, transport and health. MAT4.0-CM is coordinated by IMDEA Materials and aims to promote the additive manufacturing of metallic materials
BIOMET4D highlighted at the Congress of the Iberian Society of Cytometry 2023
BIOMET4D researchers Manuel Desco from FIBHGM and Lorena Cussó and Rafael Correa-Rocha from IiSGM present cytometry panels developed for biocompatibility studies at the SIC XVII Congress of the Iberian Society of Cytometry. As part of the event, the researchers gave oral presentations on the
IMDEA Materials Institute welcomes a visit from IES Juan Antonio Fraguas Forges
IMDEA Materials Institute has today received the visit of almost 40 students from IES Juan Antonio Fraguas Forges, as part of our ongoing mission to spread interest and awareness in science and research among the younger generations. As part of the visit, Jonathan Espinoza, from the Institute's
Information session for the 2023 Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships Call
IMDEA Materials can announce that after our tremendous success in the 2022 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships, we have been invited to share our experience in the next information day for candidates of the 2023 call! The session will be on Tuesday, April 25 at 10 am. The
IMDEA Materials’ Dr. Damien Tourret named 2023 Young Leaders International Scholar
Dr. Damien Tourret, leader of IMDEA Materials’ Modelling and Simulation of Materials Processing research group, has been named the 2023 Young Leaders International Scholar by the American Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS) and the Japan Institute of Metals and Materials (JIM). The
IMDEA Materials develops technique to manufacture bioabsorbable wires – La Vanguardia
La Vanguardia newspaper has highlighted how IMDEA Materials and Meotec researchers have created the world's first continuous and industrially scalable process for the surface modification of bioabsorbable magnesium alloy wires. You can read the full article, here (original content in Spanish):
The Spanish startup that is already defining the next generation of batteries – ABC.es
ABC.es has featured an article on Floatech, a startup and spin off of IMDEA Materials Institute which is set to open its first pilot plant for the industrial-scale production of its 100% silicon anodes. You can read the article (content in Spanish), here:
Students explore opportunities at IMDEA Materials at our annual “Open PhD Day”
IMDEA Materials Institute today hosted its annual “Open PhD Day” for students interested in pursuing their doctorate studies in a variety of fields related to materials science. IMDEA Materials is one Spain’s leading institutes to undertake a PhD, owing to its level of international prestige,
Los científicos del futuro se citan en IFEMA – TeleMadrid
TeleMadrid ha presentado a la investigadora de IMDEA Materiales, Dra. Mónica Echeverry en su cobertura de la Feria Madrid es Ciencia, 2023. Puedes consultar el reportaje completo, aquí:
The secrets and science of the famed Damascus swords – The Conversation Spain
This article from The Conversation Spain, written by IMDEA Materials' researchers Prof. José Manuel Torralba and Dr. Ilchat Sabirov, explores the enigma of Damascus swords, famous for their sharpness and beauty. The article explores the forging and tempering technique used by the ancient
The secrets and science behind Damascus swords, long famed for their strength and beauty
José Manuel Torralba, IMDEA MATERIALES y Ilchat Sabirov, IMDEA MATERIALES Damascus steel swords were legendary for their great strength, durability and their "almost eternal" edge. They could cut silk as well as shatter a rock. Sultan Saladin impressed Richard the Lionheart at a sword exhibition.
Researches developing portable device that improves circulation – La Vanguardia
La Vanguardia Newspaper has featured an article on Project RETOVEN, a collaboration between the Spanish medical technology company ZoeTech and IMDEA Materials Institute to create a device which improves blood circulation. You can read the full article, here (content in Spanish):
First scalable and continuous surface modification process for Mg alloy wires – Phys.org
Phys.org has showcased recent research from IMDEA Materials Institute and German medical equipment manufacturer Meotec GmbH outlining the development of the world's first industrially scalable surface modification process for bioabsorbable magnesium alloy wires. The findings, as reported in two
The world’s first scalable and continuous surface modification process for magnesium alloy wires
Researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute and German medical equipment manufacturer Meotec GmbH have developed the world's first industrially scalable surface modification process for bioabsorbable magnesium alloy wires. The findings, as reported in two recently published scientific papers (see
IMDEA Materials and ZoeTech collaborate to develop a new wearable device to improve blood circulation
IMDEA Materials Institute is collaborating with the Madrid-based health technology company ZoeTech to create a new wearable device to improve blood circulation. Project RETOVEN aims to develop the technology, which will help sufferers of medical conditions caused by inefficient blood flow such as
Get to know a BIOMET4D researcher with…Pedro José Díaz Payno from IMDEA Materials Institute.
The incredible work being done as part of the BIOMET4D project to create next-generation 4D biodegradable implants for tissue regeneration wouldn’t be possible without our team of amazing researchers. Get to know our team through our interview series. In this edition, we talk to Dr. Pedro José
IMDEA Materials Institute Alumni in Focus – Nathamar Dudamell
When former IMDEA Materiales Institute researcher, Dr. Nathamar Dudamell received a call from the City Council of Humanes de Madrid, her home for the past 15 years, she initially expected the worst. So, it was a particularly pleasant surprise when it turned out that the call had actually come
Floatech eyes industrial-scale manufacturing of silicon anodes – Batteries News
Batteries News has covered the news of Floatech's plans to open its first pilot plant for the industrial-scale manufacturing of its patented 100% silicon anodes for the next generation of lithium-ion batteries. You can read the complete article, here:
Floatech eyes industrial-scale manufacturing of silicon anodes with its first pilot plant
Floatech, a Madrid-based spin-off of IMDEA Materials Institute, plans to open its first pilot plant for the manufacture of silicon anodes this year. Silicon anodes will be vital for the next generation of lithium ion batteries (LIBs) that will power the electric vehicles of the future. The
The scientists of the future meet at “Madrid es Ciencia” 2023 in IFEMA – TeleMadrid
TeleMadrid has featured IMDEA Materials researcher, Dr. Mónica Echeverry in its coverage of the Feria Madrid es Ciencia, 2023. You can check out the complete report, here:
IMDEA Materials Institute aims to expand fruitful China relationship with CAST visit
Collaboration between IDMEA Materials Institute and the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) could lead to increased opportunities for student and talent exchange programs between the two countries. And closer ties could also provide opportunities for new research and industrial
Prof. Javier LLorca receives SMD Distinguished Scientist/Engineer Award from TMS
Prof. Javier LLorca, has become the first Spanish scientist to receive the Structural Materials Division Distinguished Scientist/Engineer Award from the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS). Prof. LLorca received the award at the 152nd Annual Meeting of the TMS in San Diego, California
IMDEA Materials Institute celebrates its 12th Annual Imaging Contest
IMDEA Materials Institute has today celebrated the presentation of awards to finalise the 12th Annual Imaging Contest. This year's competition was dominated by the Materials Characterisation category, which contributed the majority of entries, ahead of Open Subject and Materials Simulation.
BIOMET4D researchers claim “Public Choice” award in IMDEA Materials’ 12th Annual Imaging Contest
Researchers involved in the BIOMET4D project took out two of the four major awards at IMDEA Materials' 12th Annual Imaging Contest with their entry "3D-printed seashore". Drs. Pedro Díaz Payno and Muzi Li were awarded the the winners of the Public Choice category for their image "3D-printed
BIOMET4D and the latest in additive manufacturing for biomedical devices on show at Francisco de Vitoria University
BIOMET4D researcher Dr. Pedro José Díaz Payno has highlighted the latest developments in 4D printing technology as part of the Francisco de Vitoria University's seminar series. 4D printing is a central element of the BIOMET4D project which aims to create a new generation of
The future of regenerative medicine meets the present at IMDEA Materials Institute
By Blanca Martínez and Andrés Gerlotti Currently, those suffering from bone or cartilage damage can opt for metal implants for treatment, prostheses that last approximately fifteen years. But now that patients are living longer, they need implants that can function for the rest of their
IMDEA Materials incorporates key tool against future pandemics – La Vanguardia
La Vanguardia has highlighted IMDEA Materials' acquisition of a new tool to characterize, design and create new materials with a wide range of applications, including next-generation biomedical devices, which will reveal hidden secrets in materials and help combat future pandemics. You can read
IMDEA Materials Inquirer no 4
How revealing the secrets hidden inside materials can help fight future pandemics
Researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute now have access to a powerful new tool to characterise, design and create novel materials with a wide range of applications, including next-generation biomedical devices. IMDEA Materials recently became just the third scientific research institute in
New members of the IMDEA Materials Institute team – February 2023
Every month, we welcome new members of the IMDEA Materials Institute team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions, including their upcoming role with IMDEA Materials and their educational and professional background. Hello, I am José Ignacio Delgado, I’m from Torrejón,
Mount Everest, a fashion catwalk: from wool and leather to Gore-Tex – The Conversation Spain
With the arrival of snow, lovers of skiing and mountain sports can smile with peace of mind. It's time to open their closets and take out their clothes designed to withstand adverse and extreme conditions of cold, snow and wind… Interested to find out more? To continue reading this article, go to
IMDEA Materials Institute Alumni in Focus – Sergio Sadaba
IMDEA Materials Institute alumni and Senior Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) Project Engineer, Dr. Sergio Sadaba, believes researchers could finally be reaching a tipping point in the development of nuclear fusion reactor technology. Dr. Sadaba, who was at IMDEA Materials for more
IMDEA Materials to put the present and future of materials science on show in Madrid
Curious about the materials that make up the world around us? Are you interested in learning about the materials required to create next-generation batteries, medical implants or aircraft components, among others? Then make your way down to the Círculo de Bellas Artes tomorrow anytime between
Safer helmets and more durable running shoes, designed in Madrid – TeleMadrid
TeleMadrid has highlighted IMDEA Materials' involvement in the Multiscale Optimisation for Additive Manufacturing of fatigue resistant shock-absorbing MetaMateriales (MOAMMM) project. You can read the full article, here (content only available in Spanish):
IMDEA Materials studies how to stop tumour growth with cerebral implant – Cadena Ser
David Sañundo from Hoy Por Hoy on Cadena Ser, Madrid Sur, has interviewed IMDEA Materials researcher Mónica Echeverry and the UPM´s Miguel Jiménez Carrizosa about the DITTCe project to design and develop a new cerebral implant to treat brain tumours. You can listen to the complete interview here
This 3D biodegradable structure could be used to repair broken bones – National Geographic
National Geographic Spain journalist Sergi Alcalde has interviewed IMDEA Materials' Scientific Director, Prof. Javier LLorca about the Insititute's efforts to design and create a 3D-printable, magnesium implant to help repair broken bones. You can read the full article here (content available in
ConstructAdd takes next step in its mission to bring steel additive manufacturing into the mainstream
IMDEA Materials Institute in Madrid in Spain has played host to the second progress meeting of the European ConstructAdd project. Financed by the Research fund for Coal and Steel, the aim of ConstructAdd is to facilitate the use of Additive Manufacturing (AM) in the design, production and
IMDEA Materials scores unprecedented success in latest MSCA Fellowship call
A new treatment for one of the world’s most prevalent tropical diseases, the discovery of cheaper alternative catalysts for hydrogen production, and the development of dynamic, load-bearing implants for tissue engineering. These are just three of the new projects that are set to get underway at
“It’s something that has to change, and it is changing.” The Changing Face of Science
Blanca Limones represents the ongoing generational change underway in the world of science and research. The 27-year-old is currently working as a Research Assistant at IMDEA Materials Institute, where she forms part of the Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine research group, led by Dr.
Fundación madrid+d celebrates Women and Girls in Science Day – Madridiario
Madridiario has interviewed IMDEA Materials Senior Researcher, Dr. María Teresa Pérez Prado, to mark Women and Girls in Science Day. You can listen to the full report containing Dr. Pérez Prado's comments here (content available in Spanish only):
Prof. José Manuel Torralba on Damascus steel swords, famous for their strength and bueaty – RNE
Our Director, José Manuel Torralba has spoken with Manuel Seara Valero on the popular Spanish science podcast A Hombros de Gigantes about Damascus steel and how a 2000-year-old manufacturing technique is inspiring the production of a new generation of steels. You can listen to the complete
“The panorama is gradually changing” – A tribute to the female faces of IMDEA Materials
Mónica Echeverry Rendon is a bioengineer and Postdoctoral Researcher at IMDEA Materials Institute. In this article, she follows up on last year's post celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Last year, to commemorate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, I
Safer helmets and more comfortable running shoes: optimized 3D-printed metamaterials
This Saturday, February 11, is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. To mark the occasion, IMDEA Materials is showcasing the work of three of our female researchers. In this, the second of three articles, we talk to predoctoral researcher Lucia Cobian about the European MOAMMM
“Meet the IMDEA Materials scientist trying to change the perception of research
This Saturday, February 11, is Women in Science Day. On this occasion, IMDEA Materials would like to showcase the work of three of our female researchers. In this first of three articles, we talk to predoctoral researcher Elena Sánchez. In her day-to-day work as a predoctoral researcher at IMDEA
IMDEA Materials to form part of the Community of Madrid’s new research clusters
IMDEA Materials will be a founding member of three of the Community of Madrid´s recently launched Innovation, Technology and Talent Clusters. The clusters, each dedicated to a different scientific area, have been designed to facilitate public-private partnerships, increase knowledge transfer and
Artificial intelligence and robots to design the next generation of customised materials – ABC.es
IMDEA Materials researchers Dr. Maciej Haranczyk and Miguel Hernández speak to ABC.es about how the future of customised composites is being developed in Madrid. You can read the article (full content available in Spanish only):
Changing the world’s most resource-intensive industry with metal 3D printing – 3D Printing Industry
Online trade publication 3D Printing Industry has showcased the ConstructAdd project, designed to facilitate the widespread introduction of steel 3D printing in the construction and automotive industries. IMDEA Materials will play a key role in the project which is being coordinated by the
Stopping brain tumor growth via electric fields using remotely powered, implantable devices
- IMDEA Materials Institute will play a key role in a new project aimed at designing and manufacturing new implantable devices for brain tumor treatment. - Glioblastoma is the deadliest form of brain cancer. It has a 5-year survival rate of less than 10%. Current treatments are both expensive and
Prof. Javier Segurado receives “Consolidation of Research Activity” award from the UPM
Prof. Javier Segurado, leader of IMDEA Materials' Multiscale Materials Simulation research group, recently received the "Consolidation of Research Activity" award from the Technical University of Madrid. Prof. Segurado received this award in recognition of the "impact and number of his scientific
Simulating the future of nuclear fusion: what material can contain a star on Earth?
Nuclear fusion as a source of energy in stars was first described in the 1920s. Since then, scientists have not stopped dreaming of reproducing this process in a controlled way. Generating energy through fusion is to emulate what the Sun does, but on Earth and within a container. One of the
Delighted consortium holds fifth online progress meeting
The DELIGHTED consortium held its fifth online progress meeting in January 2023. Project partners presented and discussed their research activities from the last six months and the organization of the Symposium ‘Alloy and microstructure design of AHSS to improve their performance’ on Spetses Island,
Delighted consortium holds fifth online progress meeting
The DELIGHTED consortium held its fifth online progress meeting in January 2023. Project partners presented and discussed their research activities from the last six months and the organization of the Symposium ‘Alloy and microstructure design of AHSS to improve their performance’ on Spetses Island,
Nuclear fusion: what material can contain a star on Earth? – The Conversation Spain
IMDEA Materials researchers, Prof. Javier Segurado and Dr. Carlos Ruestes, have penned this fascinating article for The Conversation España about their ongoing project to develop new materials for the future of nuclear fusion reactors. You can read the article, here (content available in Spanish
IMDEA Materials achieves ‘Human Resources Excellence in Research’ award renewal
IMDEA Materials’ commitment to providing a stimulating and favourable environment for researchers has been recognized with the renewal of the Institute’s ‘HR Excellence in Research Award’. The HR Excellence in Research Award is granted by the European Commission and acknowledges institutions
Alumni en el Punto de Mira
Mientras que la mayoría de los investigadores postdoctorales dedican su carrera a la industria o al mundo académico, el Dr. Miguel Herráez, antiguo investigador de IMDEA Materiales, decidió forjar su propio camino. El Dr. Herráez es fundador de TecnoDigital School, una plataforma en línea
IMDEA Materials Institute Alumni in Focus – Miguel Herráez
While most postdoctoral researchers dedicate their careers to either industry or academia, IMDEA Materials alumni Dr. Miguel Herráez decided to forge his own path. Dr. Herráez is the founder of TecnoDigital School, an online platform that offers trainings by means of courses, seminars, and
New Members of the IMDEA Materials Institute team – January, 2023
Every month, we welcome our new members of the IMDEA Materials team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions. Arley Garcia My name is Arley Garcia Carrero and I am from Santander, Colombia. I recently started an Industrial PhD at the Technical University of Madrid
The materials that make Formula 1 cars the fastest and safest machines on Earth – The Conversation Spain
The Conversation España has published the third article of our collaboration with The Conversation España. You can read the article with our director, José Manuel Torralba, about the materials that make today's Formula 1 cars possible, here (content in Spanish only):
IMDEA Materials Institute and a new, cheaper, more durable earthquake sensor – SINC
The Service for Scientific News and Information (SINC) has highlighted IMDEA Materials' role, alongside the Technical University of Madrid (UPM), in the development of a new type of earthquake sensor. You can read the article here (content in Spanish only):
Cuestionar el orden establecido: El nuevo grupo de investigación de IMDEA Materiales trata de ampliar los límites del conocimiento científico en el campo de los metamateriales.
Desde sus primeros días como investigador predoctoral, el Dr. Johan Christensen ha estado impulsado por el deseo de ampliar el conocimiento científico. El Dr. Christensen ha asumido recientemente un puesto en el Instituto IMDEA Materiales como investigador principal y líder del recién fundado
New research group seeks to push scientific boundaries in the field of metamaterials
From his earliest days as a predoctoral researcher, Dr. Johan Christensen has been driven by the desire to push scientific boundaries. Dr. Christensen recently took up a position at IMDEA Materials Institute as a Senior Researcher and leader of the Institute’s newly-founded Acoustic and
BIOMET4D researcher Dr. Pedro Díaz Payno participates in online seminar on the latest in 4D printing technology
4D printing technology and the BIOMET4D project took centre stage during an online seminar delivered by Dr. Pedro José Díaz Payno at AGH University in Poland. The seminar, which was hosted by the university's Academic Centre for Materials and Nanotechnology (ACMiN) saw Dr. Díaz Payno expand
Meotec and Aerosint further cooperation in the development and use of multimaterial recoating system for BIOMET4D
BIOMET4D project partners Meotec GmbH and Aerosint have stengthened their collaboration in developing cutting-edge laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) 3D-printing technology. Meotec development engineer Simon Pöstges was on hand at the Aerosint facilities in Belgium as Aerosint's new multimaterial
IMDEA Materials Institute represented among this year’s IOM3 award winners
IMDEA Materials Director, Professor José Manuel Torralba was on hand in London recently to receive the annual Ivor Jenkins award from the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3). And Prof. Torralba wasn’t the only award-winner with an IMDEA Materials connection on the night, as
Reinventing 4D medical printing for intelligent, next-generation biomedical implants
IMDEA Materials Institute and the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) recently celebrated the first Open Innovation and Industrial Workshop, marking the 18-month point of the iMPLANTS-CM project. The main objective of iMPLANTS-CM, funded by the Community of Madrid, is the development of a new
BIOMET4D hailed as a breakthrough in medical 3D-printing at M3d+it 2022
BIOMET4D researcher Andrés Díaz Lantada from the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) has presented the evolution of 4D printing and highlighted BIOMET4D as a breakthrough in this field at the Medical 3D-Printing and Innovative Technologies (M3d+it) 2022 conference. The M3d+it 2023 conference,
BIOMET4D featured among medical additive manufacturing projects at iMPLATS-CM workshop
BIOMET4D researchers Jennifer Patterson and Jon Molina-Aldareguia from IMDEA Materials Institute, and Andrés Díaz Lantada from the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) participate in the iMPLANTS-CM Open Innovation Workshop bringing together key players involved in medical additive manufacturing
The recipe to convert cement into garnets, and it’s not alchemy – The Conversation Spain
The second article in our ongoing collaboration with The Conversation Spain was recently published. You can read the article with our director, Prof. José Manuel Torralba about how to convert cement to garnets, here (content in Spanish):
Investigadores del IMDEA de Getafe buscan materiales que alerten de un incendio antes de que se produzca
El periodista David Callejo de la Cadena SER Madrid Sur habla con nuestro investigador, el Dr. Antonio Vázquez sobre el trabajo de IMDEA Materiales en desarrollar una nueva generación de sensores de incendio. Puedes escuchar la entrevista completa,
Researchers develop materials that warn of imminent fire danger before flames break out – Cadena SER
Journalist David Callejo from Cadena SER Madrid Sur talks to our researcher Dr. Antonio Vázquez about IMDEA Materials' work in developing a new generation of fire sensors. You can listen to the full interview here (content in Spanish
IMDEA Materiales celebra la Semana de la Ciencia
El Instituto IMDEA Materiales celebró la Semana de la Ciencia 2022 con la visita de los alumnos del Colegio Retamar de Madrid. Los proyectos BIOMET4D y BioImplant-ITN fueron dos de los focos de atención de las actividades. Los investigadores predoctorales Ángela Castro María del grupo de
IMDEA Materials celebrates Science Week 2022 with a visit from Colegio Retamar
IMDEA Materials Institute celebrated Science Week 2022 with a visit from students from Colegio Retamar in Madrid. The BIOMET4D and BioImplant-ITN projects were a focus of the activities with predoctoral researchers Ángela Castro María from the Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine group (Dr.
Science Week Activities at IMDEA Materials Institute highlight European projects
The BIOMET4D and BioImplant-ITN projects were well represented in the “Semana de la Ciencia” (Science Week) activities at IMDEA Materials Institute. Predoctoral researchers Ángela Castro María from the Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine group (Dr. Jennifer Patterson) and Cillian Thompson
IMDEA Materials and the UPM put additive manufacturing and the biomedicine of the future on show
Professor Andrés Díaz Lantada and Dr. Jon Molina-Aldareguia, of the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) and IMDEA Materials Institute, have highlighted the “significant advances” made in 4D printing, shape-morphing materials and medical devices thanks to the iMPLANTS-CM project. Their comments
Diseñan una nueva mascarilla inteligente llamada a revolucionar el mercado – ConSalud
El periodista Ángel Luis Jiménez de ConSalud.es ha hablado con el investigador visitante del IMDEA Materiales José Sánchez de Río Sáez sobre el diseño de una nueva "mascarilla inteligente" que puede seguir las constantes vitales del usuario. La máscara es uno de los resultados del proyecto
IMDEA Materials Director José Manuel Torralba on high entropy alloys for surprising materials – RNE
Spanish national radio has featured an interview with IMDEA Materials Director, Professor José Manuel Torralba about the potential of high entropy alloys on its popular scientific podcast "On the Shoulders of Giants" with journalist Manuel Seara Valero. You can listen to the complete interview
New smart mask from IMDEA and the UPM designed to revolutionise the market – ConSalud
Journalist Ángel Luis Jiménez from ConSalud.es has spoken with visiting IMDEA Materials researcher José Sánchez de Río Sáez about the design of a new "smart mask" that can track a wearer´s vital signs. The mask is one result of the Community of Madrid´s Materials and Models Against Pandemics
IMDEA Materials and the UPM develop an innovative ‘smart mask’ with a use beyond pandemics
- Researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute, in collaboration with the Technical University of Madrid and Rey Juan Carlos University have developed a new smart mask capable of monitoring a wearer’s breathing. - The mask has numerous advantages over smart masks currently available, including its
New members of the IMDEA Materials Institute team – October, 2022
Every month, we welcome new members of the IMDEA Materials team. Here, you can find a short profile of our most recent additions. Burcu Ozdemir My name is Burcu Ozdemir and I am from Bursa, Turkey. I recently completed my Master’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering
IMDEA Materials Institute Alumni in Focus – Paloma Hidalgo
From working on creating stronger magnesium alloys for the transport industry in her first postdoctoral position to her latest project related to biodegradable magnesium implants, Dr. Paloma Hidalgo Manrique’s professional research career to date has been heavily focused on getting the most out of
Developing sensor technology to detect fires before they start – Tech Xplore
Tech Xplore has highlighted IMDEA Materials Institute's ongoing research into developing a new generation of fire safety systems. The complete article is available here: https://techxplore.com/news/2022-11-sensor-technology.html
Los investigadores del Instituto IMDEA Materiales se sitúan entre los mejores científicos del mundo
- 10 científicos de IMDEA Materiales han sido incluidos en las listas anuales de la Universidad de Stanford del 2% de los mejores científicos del mundo. - Las clasificaciones, que incluyen listas separadas dedicadas a las actividades de investigación de los 12 meses anteriores y a los logros de
Science X presenta la investigación de IMDEA Materiales sobre electrolitos en estado sólido para baterías de ion de litio
Science X ha publicado el trabajo de la investigadora de IMDEA Materiales, Mingyang Zhang, para desarrollar un electrolito de estado sólido que mejore la seguridad de las baterías de ion de litio. Puedes consultar el artículo completo aquí:
IMDEA Materials undertakes research on solid-state electrolytes for Li-ion batteries – Science X
Science X has featured the work of IMDEA Materials Institute and predoctoral researcher Mingyang Zhang into developing a solid-state electrolyte to improve the safety of lithium-ion batteries. You can check out the full article
Los investigadores del Instituto IMDEA Materiales se sitúan entre los mejores científicos del mundo
- 10 científicos de IMDEA Materiales han sido incluidos en las listas anuales de la Universidad de Stanford del 2% de los mejores científicos del mundo. - Las clasificaciones, que incluyen listas separadas dedicadas a las actividades de investigación de los 12 meses anteriores y a los logros de
IMDEA Materials Institute researchers well represented among the world’s top scientists
IMDEA Materials Institute’s reputation as a centre of international reference in the field of materials science and engineering has been further bolstered by the inclusion of 10 researchers in Stanford University’s annual ranking of the world’s top scientists. Stanford’s ranking is based on
IMDEA Materiales desarrolla nuevos sensores para detectar incendios antes de que empiecen
Investigadores del Instituto IMDEA Materiales están trabajando en sistemas de seguridad contra incendios que puedan detectar y avisar del riesgo de incendio antes que éste se produzca. Las alarmas contra incendios suelen funcionar detectando la presencia de humo, llamas o niveles de monóxido de
IMDEA Materials developing sensor technology to detect fires before they start
Researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute are working on fire safety systems that can detect and warn of the risk of fire danger before a fire breaks out. Fire alarms generally operate by detecting the presence of smoke, open flame, and/or higher-than-normal levels of carbon monoxide. Such
Solid-state electrolytes, a solution to safety concerns in lithium-ion batteries
IMDEA Materials researchers are working on developing a new composite solid-state electrolyte (CSSE) with flame-retardant properties for lithium-ion batteries. The research aims to address one of the key concerns facing the current generation of lithium-ion energy storage devices, their reliance
Artificial intelligence discovers the ‘Toledo steel’ of the future – El País Tecnología
Our director, Prof. José Manuel Torralba, speaks to Miguel Ángel Criado of El País about the role of artificial intelligence in the discovery of the materials of the future. You can read the full article here (full content in Spanish
IMDEA Materials developing the next generation of biodegradable implants – SaluDigital
Journalist Ángel Luis Jiménez from SaluDigital has spoken with IMDEA Materials' researcher Guillermo Domínguez about his work with a new generation of biodegradable implants for use as cardiovascular stents. You can see the full article (in Spanish)
IMDEA Materials advancing the field of lightweight porous metals for bone implants and transport technologies
A new international project coordinated by IMDEA Materials Institute is dedicated to porous metal structures which combine lightweight with high strength. The high surface-to-volume ratio of porous metals, together with optimisable mechanical properties, makes them promising candidates in various