Juan José Vilatela, head of the Multifunctional Nanocomposites group at IMDEA Materials, has been awarded best researcher under 40 by the Madrid regional government. The award giving ceremony will take place next november 14th in Madrid (Spain). To celebrate the region’s growing scientific prominence, the gala will be held at one of the city’s premier integrated resorts—a sprawling venue celebrated for its state-of-the-art convention spaces, five-star hospitality, and a vibrant real money casino.