IMDEA Materials Institute was pleased to recently host a guest seminar from Martin Otto from the Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research, on Fe-Mn-C steels for biodegradable vascular implant applications. We took the opportunity to speak with him about his latest work in this
IMDEA Materials welcomes visit from Málaga’s Sierra Blanca
Yesterday, IMDEA Materials Institute received a visit from 12 students from the Sierra Blanca School in Malaga. During their visit they were able to hear the experiences of Estela Izquierdo, Project Management Assistant, and Dr. Mónica Echeverry, Senior Postdoctoral Researcher, about scientific
IMDEA Materials Institute welcomes visit from IES Las Rozas 1
Yesterday, IMDEA Materials welcomed a visit from 30 students from IES Las Rozas 1.The students were given a chance to check out the Institute's facilities, and were guided on their tour by a number of our researchers, including Marcors Rodriguez Sánchez, Alba Pascual and Miguel Hernández del Valle.
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
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 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
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
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
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
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,
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
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.
Andrés Sierra Soraluce awarded best oral presentation at Fatigue, Fracture and Wear 2022
IMDEA Materials congratulates Andrés Sierra Soraluce who was yesterday awarded the best oral presentation at the Fatigue, Fracture and Wear Conference 2022. Sierra Soraluce’s work at IMDEA Materials is focused on the heat treatment method quenching and partitioning (Q&P) of martensitic
Year in Review – IMDEA Materials Institute is pleased to launch its 2021 Annual Report
IMDEA Materials is delighted to announce the launch of our 2021 Annual report, available now for download. This annual report is designed to give you an overview of the Institute and main achievements in 2021. You will also find a description of the current Research Programmes, highlighting
IMDEA Materials Celebrates Europe Day and Looks Toward European Researchers Night 2022
May 10, 2022. - IMDEA Materials has marked Europe Day with a visit from some 40 students from the University Carlos III in Madrid. The Aerospace Engineering students had the opportunity to see and interact with key materials for the future of their industry which they had previously studied
Webinar: “Data-driven approaches to smartly engineered porous materials”, by Maciej Haranczyk
The next 29th of March, from 1.00 to 2.00 PM, we will host a webinar on "data-driven approaches to smartly engineered porous materials" imparted by our Principal Researcher Maciej Haranczyk. The webinar will tackle the following topics: It will also be streamed through Youtube and the
Int. Day of Women and Girls in Science 2022: “Being a woman in science”, by Mónica Echeverry
If a day is commemorated, it is because something special has happened or will happen. Since 2016, the 11th of February has a different nuance. Each year brings a louder voice that reminds us that science is one, universal and does not discriminate against race, age, condition and much less
Webinar: “FFT based simulations for capturing microstructure effect on the mechanical response of metals”
Next 19 de noviembre, Prof. Javier Segurado will present some of the work done in his research group, under the title of “FFT based simulations for capturing microstructure effect on the mechanical response of metals”. The webinar, which will run through the Zoom platform and will be streamed
Webinar: “On the use of machine learning for smart manufacturing of structural composites”
Next 29th of September, Prof. Carlos D. González will present some of the work done in his research group, under the title of “On the use of machine learning for smart manufacturing of structural composites”. The webinar, which will run through the Zoom platform, will cover the following topics:
Science, the planet’s best ally: IMDEA Institutes ensuring sustainable development
We all have a responsibility to try to preserve our environment as best we can. However, if you are involved in research, your responsibility is even greater. At least that is what the researchers at the IMDEA Institutes believe. They will show what projects they are carrying out to ensure a
Webinar: “From fundamentals to advanced applications of flame-retardant materials”
Next 14th of July, Prof. Dr. De-Yi Wang will present some of the work done in his research group, under the title of "Environmentally Friendly Flame Retardant Materials: from fundamentals to advanced applications". The webinar, which will run through the Zoom platform and will be streamed also
IMDEA Materials participates in: “R&D&I Industrial Priorities in Advanced Manufacturing”
The document has been elaborated by the Spanish Aerospace Technological Platform (PAE), with the support of a working group led by Aernnova and formed by ACITURRI, AIMPLAS, AIRBUS, AIRGRUP, AIMEN, CEIT, COMET Ingeniería, EHU/CFAA, FIDAMC, HEROUX-DEVTEK, ITP AERO, OBUU Tech and UPV. It defines 28
Year in Review – IMDEA Materials is pleased to launch its 2020 Annual Report
We are delighted to announce the launch of the IMDEA Materials 2020 Annual Report, available now for download. This annual report is designed to give you an overview of the Institute and main achievements in 2020. You will also find a description of the current Research Programmes
Year in Review – IMDEA Materials is pleased to launch its 2019 Annual Report
We are delighted to announce the launch of the IMDEA Materials 2019 report, available now for download. This annual report is designed to give you an overview of the Institute and main achievements in 2019. You will also find a description of the current Research Programmes highlighting R&D
Webinar: “Microstructure prediction through multiscale modelling of solidification processing”
We are glad to announce the second episode of the IMDEA Materials Institute webinar series, that will take place the 27th of May at 12.00 pm Madrid time Damien Tourret, Researcher at IMDEA Materials & Marie Skłodowska Curie fellow (CINEMA, GA nº 842795) will talk about
IMDEA Materials’ Rubén Costa: What the future holds and our grandchildren’s LEDs (TEDx)
Discover how our grandchildren's LEDs will be in this TEDx talk by our colleague Dr. Rubén Costa.
The Royal Spanish Society of Chemistry develops an Interactive Periodic
The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 2019 as the International Year of the Periodic Table. Among the many activities that are being developed in Spain, the Royal Spanish Society of Chemistry (RSEQ) has just published an interactive periodic table where we can enjoy a short and didactic
Great work of our workers at the Madrid Fair for Science and Innovation 2019 last March.
This year's Madrid Fair for Science and Innovation was a great opportunity to have been able to transmit the research of excellence in science and materials engineering to all those in attendance. Helping to awaken the interest to solve the challenges of society and promote sustainable
IMDEA Materials Institute opens its doors to the future of scientific research in “4ºESO+Empresa”
Last week we participated in the program "4ºESO + empresa", through which high school students of the Lourdes School made an approach to an adult work environment and thus better understand the world of work.
International Women and Children in Science Day at IMDEA Materials Institute
Last Tuesday, February 8, IMDEA Materials opened the doors to children of the Community of Madrid to have the opportunity to know the great work done by women scientists and transmit them the enthusiasm they have in science. In the following link you can see a brief explanation of the activities
Celebrate Madrid Science Week, 2017 with a visit to IMDEA Materials Institute
Are you interested in learning how we contribute to improve 3D printing of metals?, do you want to manufacture composite materials or learn how to improve the fire behabiour of plastics?. You can visit us next November 14th as part of Madrid Science Week!
Air Force Research Laboratory’s Office of Scientific Research visits IMDEA Materials
A delegation from the US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) recently visited IMDEA Materials Institute´s facilities with the objective of exploring possible future lines of collaboration in the field of materials science and engineering.
IMDEA Materials Institute takes part in “Graphene Market Place” organised by Airbus
The past 4th of May, IMDEA Materials Institute took part in the “Graphene Market Place” event, organised by Airbus in Getafe (Madrid), which counted with the participation of the 2010 Physics Nobel Prize, Konstantin Novoselov. Novoselov gave a talk in which besides explaining the simple exfoliation
IMDEA Materials Institute celebrates European Researchers’ Night Madrid 2016
The European Researchers’ Night Madrid 2016 will take place next Friday 30th of September 2016. The events showcase what researchers really do for society, in interactive and engaging ways, and promote research careers to young people and their parents. IMDEA Materials participates in the
IMDEA Materials Institute celebrates European Researchers’ Night Madrid 2015
Various researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute participate in the following activities (ES): Investigadores en la empresa. European corner Dentro de la actividad Investigadores en la empresa. European corner tendreis la posibilidad de conocer a varios Investigadores financiados por el
IMDEA Materials Institute celebrates European researchers’ Night 2014 Madrid
The European researchers' nights are events dedicated to popular science and fun learning. They are an opportunity to meet researchers, talk to them, and to find out what they really do for society, in interactive and engaging ways. This can be through hands-on experiments, science shows, learning