3D Printing Industry has showcased the European ConstructAdd project, designed to facilitate the widespread introduction of steel 3D printing in the construction and automotive industries to reduce costs and improve sustainability.
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
- 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, 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
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
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,
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,
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’ 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
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
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
AbstractMagnetic storage systems and magnetically actuated devices are ultimately controlled by magnetic fields generated using electric currents. This involves significant power dissipation by Joule heating effect. Manipulating magnetism with electric voltage has an enormous potential to boost
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021. HORIZON-MSCA-2021-PF-01Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/02/2023 – 31/01/2025 IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Dr. Damien TourretFellow: Adrian Dante Boccardo Abstract Patient-customized
7th International Conference of Engineering Against Failure (ICEAF) The DELIGHTED consortium members are organizing a Symposium ‘Alloy and microstructure design of AHSS to improve their performance’ within the frame of the 7th International Conference of Engineering Against
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
Project details Funding: Preparación y gestión de proyectos europeos 2022 Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials. Project period: 01/01/2023 – 31/12/2024 IMDEA Materials' responsible Miguel Ángel Rodiel Abstract The Office of European Projects of Institute IMDEA Materials (OPE - IMDEA
Project details Funding: Biomedicina 2022 - Comunidad de Madrid Project coordinator: Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC) Project period: 01/01/2023 – 31/12/2027 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. Jennifer Patterson Abstract Relevance. Heart failure is a
Project details Funding: Strategic Projects Focused on the Ecological Transition and Digital Transition 2021. Ministry of Science and Innovation (MCIN/AEI); European Union "Next GenerationEU"/ PRTR.Project coordinator: Universidad Carlos III de MadridProject period: 01/12/2022 –
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):
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):
Project details Funding: Strategic Projects Focused on the Ecological Transition and Digital Transition 2021. Ministry of Science and Innovation (MCIN/AEI); European Union "Next GenerationEU"/ PRTR. Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials. Project period: 01/12/2022 – 30/10/2024 IMDEA Materials'
Project details Funding: Strategic Projects Focused on the Ecological Transition and Digital Transition 2021. Ministry of Science and Innovation (MCIN/AEI); European Union "Next GenerationEU"/ PRTR. Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials. Project period: 01/12/2022 – 30/10/2024 IMDEA Materials'
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
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
Abstract: Most of Additive Manufacturing (AM) are solidification processes. As a result of the phase transformations, usual metallurgical features of arc welding processes are found, e.g., textured structures, intergranular hot tears, deviation from thermodynamic transformation paths, … The
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
Abstract: Accurate modelling of chemical and physical interactions is crucial for obtaining thermodynamic and dynamical properties of any chemical system, enabling a myriad of possible applications. Many of these applications are computationally prohibitive when using advanced Computational
The DELIGHTED members continue to disseminate the outcomes of the project actively. The researchers from the University of Ghent and IMDEA Materials Institute participated in the 8th International Conference of the Hellenic Metallurgical Society (ICHMS8) in Patras, Greece, on
Abstract: Model-free data-driven computational mechanics (DDCM) is a new paradigm for simulations in solid mechanics. One of the its advantagesis the fact that it avoids regression-based, bias-prone constitutive modeling. However, many materials do display a simple linear response in the
The PhD Defense will take place at 11:00 am, in the “Sala Verde” of the “Escuela de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos” of the Polytechnic University of Madrid. The dissertation is entitled "Multiscale modeling of dendritic growth kinetics with liquid convection". It was advised by Dr.
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 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
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 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,
The PhD Defense will take place at 11:00 am, in the "aula C" of the Escuela Tecnica Superior de Ingenieros Industriales. The dissertation is entitled "Computational Modeling of Powder Bed Fusion Manufacturing of Metals". It was advised by Prof. Ignacio Romero and Dr. Damien Tourret. Here is
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 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):
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,
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
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 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.
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
Abstract: Anti-aging has become an important research topic in the field of modern life science. Hydrogels are interesting to consider for anti-aging applications due to their unique structure. In recent years, novel hydrogels based on marine-derived sustainable materials have been widely
Abstract:Tissue Engineering emerged in the early 90´s on the basis of fabricating designer biomaterial scaffolds to guide cell attachment, distribution, differentiation and the deposition of an extra cellular matrix (ECM) characteristic of the targeted tissue. Cells are capable of sensing
Abstract:A novel series of FRMs was synthesized by suspension polymerization which had coreshell structure and complete spherical morphology. The core material is composed of a variety of flame-retardant components, some phosphate ester flame-retardant such as BDP, RDP, TPP etc. (or several of them)
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
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
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
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
- 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
Patent details Status European patent filedPCT extension Application number EP22383056.3PCT/EP2023/080316 Priority date 2 November 2022 Inventors De-Yi Wang, Guangzhong Yin Applicant IMDEA Materials Institute, Universidad Francisco de
Abstract:The interpretation of experiments probing the mechanical properties of materials is often limited by the lack of adequate tools for an operando inspection of the deformation mechanisms. Molecular dynamics simulations offer the possibility to track microstructural changes in great detail,
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
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
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
- 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 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:
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
- 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’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
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
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
Project details Funding: Clean Aviation JU. HORIZON-JU-Clean-Aviation-2022-01Project coordinator: LEONARDO - SOCIETA PER AZIONIProject period: 01/01/2023 – 31/12/2026Website: IMDEA Materials' researchers Prof. Ignacio Romero Abstract HERA will identify and trade off the concept
Abstract: The development of advanced composite solid-state electrolytes (CSSEs) is considered to be one of the most promising directions for achieving breakthroughs in lithium battery technology. To enhance overall performance of electrolytes, such as mechanical properties, electrochemical
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
ABSTRACT: Understanding damage, localization and fracture in ductile solids and structures subjected to high velocity impacts or blast loadings has importance in aerospace industry, military applications, civil engineering and geophysical applications. Meteoric cratering, explosive behavior of
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
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)
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
Visiting researcher Dr. Douglas Spearot is hopeful that his collaboration with IMDEA Materials will result in improved simulation techniques to predict plasticity and microstructure evolution in metals, providing key benefits for the aeronautical and automotive industries. Dr. Spearot has
Abstract: Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine are currently seen as excellent alternatives for the rehabilitation or replacement of damaged tissues through the use of scaffolds. However, it is still a challenge that how to select materials and their manufacturing methods to fabricate
Researchers from the 7 IMDEAS institutes will talk about the five EU Missions seen by them (part I). Our colleagues Isabel Gómez y María Dolores Martín (Lola) will be the protagonists of this great meeting. The presenters of this act will be our Director, Prof. José Manuel Torralba, and Prof.
Patent details Status Spanish patent granted Concession number ES2947809 A1 Inventors Federico Sket, Juan Ignacio Caballero, Carlos Daniel González , Ernestina Menasalvas Ruiz y Consuelo Gonzalo Martín Priority date 9 May 2022 Applicant IMDEA Materials
Patent details Status Spanish patent granted Concession number ES2935558 B2 Inventors De-Yi Wang, Xiang-Ao, José Sánchez del Río, David Patrizi, Alejandro Ureña, Antonio del Bosque, María Sánchez, Xoan Xosé Fernández Applicants IMDEA Materials Institute,
Patent details Status European patent filed Application number EP22382656.1 Priority date 11 July 2022 Inventors De-Yi Wang, Xuebao Lin Applicant IMDEA Materials Institute Transfer opportunity License of technology The challenge One of the most important trends in the lightweight composites industry
Spain's most-read newspaper online, 20minutos.es, has featured IMDEA Materials Institute and our Director, Prof. José Manuel Torralba, in an article on the materials of the future and high entropy alloys. You can check out the full article (in Spanish)
Project details Funding: International Collaboration Projects PCI2022-1. Ministry of Science and Innovation (MCIN/AEI); European Union "Next GenerationEU"/ PRTR.Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials.Project period: 01/09/2022 – 31/08/2025 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. Maciej
IMDEA Materials Institute is playing its part in the European Union’s transition to a circular economy thanks to groundbreaking work in recyclable, flame-retardant materials. IMDEA Materials’ research is producing advances in environmentally-friendly sandwich-structured composites, widely used in
Lola Martín tuvo que elegir entre el Real Madrid Femenino y la ciencia: no tuvo dudas. La investigadora de IMDEA Materiales Lola Martín habla con el periodista Pablo Fritschi en el programa Juntos de TeleMadrid sobre su decisión de dejar el Real Madrid C.F. para seguir su sueño y dedicarse a la
Lola Martín Alonso had to choose between playing for Real Madrid's women's side and science: she had no doubts. She talks to journalist Pablo Fritschi on TeleMadrid's program Juntos about her decision to leave Real Madrid C.F. to follow her dream and dedicate herself to science. You can watch
Journalist Nieves Herrero has interviewed IMDEA Materials researcher Guillermo Domínguez on OndaMadrid´s Madrid Directo. You can listen to the full interview here:
IMDEA Materials Institute's role in the international Digital Method for Improved Manufacturing of Next-Generation Multifunctional Airframe Parts or DOMMINIO project has been highlighted in a number of outlets. Among these are Actualidad Aeroespacial, CompositesWorld, La Vanguardia and La Razon.
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021. HORIZON-MSCA-2021-PF-01Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/09/2022 – 31/08/2024Website: IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Prof. Javier SeguradoFellow: Carlos Ruestes Abstract The MeNaWir
An international group of researchers is out to prove that the wide-scale use of metal 3D printing in steel manufacturing can reduce energy consumption in the steel construction sector by up to 30%. That’s the goal of the recently launched, Resource-Efficient Steel Construction Using Additive
Since the earliest stages of his scientific career, ex-IMDEA Materials researcher, Dr. Pablo Romero, has been searching for the perfect balance between his twin passions of conducting fundamental research and seeing it applied in the real world. Romero spent more than four years at IMDEA
Given IMDEA Materials Institute only opened its doors in 2007, there haven’t yet been many opportunities for multiple generations of the same family to join its ranks. One of the rare exceptions, however, can be found in the case of former postdoctoral researcher Dr. Olben Falcó Salcines. Dr.
Abstract:The development of accurate models and simulations of plastic deformation in metallic materials requires an understanding of the behavior of defects and deformation modes in metals at multiple length and time scales. In this presentation, recent atomistic simulation and discrete dislocation
Project details Funding: Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación - Plan Estatal de Investigación Científica y Técnica y de Innovación 2021-2023 - Subprograma Estatal de Generación de Conocimiento (Convocatoria cofinanciada con fondos FEDER). Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period:
Project details Funding: ERC-2021-COG. European Research Council Executive Agency (ERCEA)Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials.Project period: 01/09/2022 – 31/08/2027 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. Juan José Vilatela Abstract Yarns are a natural architecture to assemble small
IMDEA Materials Institute has played an important role in the development of Rolls-Royce’s next-generation UltraFan® engine prototype. Earlier this year, ITP Aero, one of the world’s largest aircraft engine and turbine manufacturers, delivered the first intermediate pressure turbine (IPT) for the
IMDEA Materials Institute welcomed a new Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellow in August with Dr. Carlos Ruestes joining the IMDEA team. Dr. Ruestes is set to embark on the ambitious MeNaWir project to study the mechanical properties of nanoporous materials when exposed to radiation
IMDEA Materials Institute is playing a key role in the development of next-generation aircraft sensor technology which will enable real-time monitoring of airframe components in flight. Such smart sensors, designed to be embedded within the parts themselves, are set to provide enormous benefits
Dr. Bárbara Bellón has seen first-hand just how quickly IMDEA Materials’ International Reputation has grown in recent years. Bellón, who is currently working at the Max Planck Institute for Iron Research in Düsseldorf, completed her PhD at the Madrid-based research centre from 2015-2020. Since
Abstract: Lightweight materials including aluminum, magnesium and titanium alloys and metal matrix composites are increasingly being used in the transportation and manufacturing industries to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprint. Emerging materials including high entropy alloys,
IMDEA Materials Institute researcher Juan de Pablos Gómez can’t pinpoint exactly when his interest in the far reaches of the universe beyond our own small corner of the Milky Way first arose. It´s just something he assumes he was born with. But from his youngest days visiting the Madrid
Professor Javier LLorca speaks with journalist David Callejo about IMDEA Materials' work developing a new generation of biodegradable, shape-morphing implants. Prof. LLorca highlighted the recently-launched, European Innovation Council-funded Horizon Europe BIOMET4D project as an example of IMDEA
Newspaper La Razón and television channel Telemadrid are two of the outlets to have covered the launch of the new Horizon Europe, European Innovation Council-funding BIOMET4D project. The €3.5 million inititiative to develop smart, biodegradable, shape-shifting implants is being coordinated by
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
Abstract: Nano4Energy is a technology-based company with great international projection. The main activity of Nano4Energy is the technological development of coatings with high added value through magnetron sputtering technology and the implementation of said coatings in industrial coating systems;
The Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies in Materials, IMDEA Materials, recently played host to the EIC-funded BIOMET4D project launch. The aim of BIOMET4D (Project No 101047008), which falls under the umbrella of the European Union's Horizon Europe programme, is to develop innovative technology
Álvaro Doñoro was born in Madrid, Spain. He joined IMDEA Materials in 2017 and became a PhD student in 2019. He completed his PhD thesis entitled “Stable lithium-sulfur batteries through electrode and interface engineering” under the supervision of Vinodkumar Etacheri in 2022. In 2021, he joined the
El Mundo's Diario de Castilla y León talks to IMDEA Materials Institute researcher Carmen Martínez Alonso about receiving a prestigious Fulbright grant, her work in catalysis and the hydrogen economy, and her passion for literature and poetry. You can read the article here (full content
- Researcher Jonathan Espinoza underlines that the automation of X-ray computed tomography (XCT) represents a clear opportunity to reduce costs and save time at both the industrial and research level. - Espinoza holds a scholarship from the Youth Employment Program of the Community of Madrid and
Dr. Antoine Jerusalem admits it was a gamble joining a fledgling IMDEA Materials back in 2008 in the Institute's earliest years, but there’s no doubt in his mind that the bold bet more than paid off. Jerusalem, currently a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Oxford, was one
IMDEA Materials researcher Guillermo Domínguez is developing new zinc alloys to manufacture biodegradable cardiovascular stents with better performance than those currently on the market. The ultimate goal of this work is to obtain a zinc alloy to be used in additive manufacturing techniques,
Undoubtedly, one of the great hopes in the transition to more sustainable mobility are hydrogen fuel cells. Hydrogen fuel cells generate electrical power through the oxygen reduction reaction process, which combines gaseous hydrogen and oxygen to produce energy with water vapor as the only waste
Project details Funding: Horizon Europe. EIC Pathfinder Open 2021 (Project No 101047008)Project coordinator: IMDEA MaterialsProject period: 01/07/2022 – 30/06/2026 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. Jennifer PattersonDr. Jon Molina-AldareguiaDr. Javier
Abstract:The increasing prevalence of cardiovascular diseases on the world population urge the development of efficient new therapies for the reestablishment of the cardiac function. The heart has a very limited regenerative ability, and so lost cardiomyocytes cannot be replaced, thus causing
Dr Alicia Moya Cuenca was born in Cuenca, Spain. She joined IMDEA Materials in 2013, where she completed her PhD thesis entitled “Hybrid systems based on metal oxide and nanocarbons: electronic properties and applications for photocatalysis” under the supervision of Dr. Juan J. Vilatela. Afterwards,
The DELIGHTED consortium held its fourth online progress meeting. Project partners presented and discussed their research activities from last 6 months, as well as preparation of deliverables. The research plans for the next 6 months were updated.
Who we are Mission, vision and pillars Code of ethics Organizational chart The IMDEA Materials Institute, one of the seven Madrid Institutes for Advanced Studies (IMDEA), is a public research centre founded in 2007
The need to reach beyond its own neighbourhood in the search for scientific talent is one of the key drivers behind IMDEA Materials’ international collaborations with some of the world’s leading universities. Such collaborations have led to the Madrid-based centre becoming one of Spain’s
The DELIGHTED members continue to actively disseminate the outcomes of the project. Dr. Alexandros Banis from University of Gent has participated in the 19th International Conference on Strength of Materials (ICSMA) 2022 in Metz, France, on June 27 – July 1, 2022. The ICSMA is the premier
The DELIGHTED members continue to actively disseminate the outcomes of the project. Dr. Alexandros Banis from University of Gent has participated in the 19th International Conference on Strength of Materials (ICSMA) 2022 in Metz, France, on June 27 – July 1, 2022. The ICSMA is the premier
Dr Francisca Martínez-Hergueta has highlighted the positive work and research environment provided by IMDEA Materials Institute as one of its most attractive features for current and prospective researchers. Martínez-Hergueta spent five years at IMDEA Materials from 2011 to 2015 where she
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 Institute has highlighted the importance of the participation of more women in the country's next generation of engineers. June 23 marks the International Day of Women in Engineering, a day with the aim of highlighting the role of female engineers in a sector that, like other
Today, on Women in Engineering Day, our researcher Lola Martin Alonso talks to ABC.es about her difficult decision to leave a professional contract with Real Madrid to pursue a scientific career at IMDEA Materials Institute, the importance of promoting greater female participation in engineering and
Industrial Engineer and Technical University of Madrid professor, Andrés Díaz Lantada, has been honoured by the Spanish Royal Academy of Engineering (RAI) as this year's winner of the Juan López de Peñalver award for his exceptional contributions to the transformation of the biomedical industry and
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