The latest consortium meeting of BIOMET4D to develop next-generation shape-morphing implants has been held at the headquarters of medical technology manufacturer Meotec GmbH.
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 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 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
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
The PhD Defense will take place at 10:30 am, in the room 3.S01.08, Building Rey Pastor (library), Universidad Carlos III de Madrid - Leganés Campus. The dissertation is entitled “Bioabsorbable composite laminates of PLA reinforced with surface-modified Mg wires for orthopedic implant
The PhD Defense will take place at 11:00 am, in the Sala Echegaray, E. T. S. de Ingenieros de Caminos, Ciudad Universitaria, Madrid. The dissertation is entitled “Fatigue behavior and fatigue crack initiation micromechanisms of rolled AZ31 Mg alloy”. It was advised by Prof. J. LLorca and Dr. A.
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
DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENT Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM) Thermo Fisher Scientific Apreo 2S LoVac. The microscope is equipped with a NiCol electron column with immersion lens and beam deceleration capabilities. Everhart-Thornley Detector (ETD), in-lens Trinity Detector
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
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,
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
Abstract: The structures of materials play a critical role in defining their unique properties and applications. In particular, the engineering of materials to enhance their performance or understand their defect, dislocation, impurity, or catalytic activity requires knowledge of atomistic-level
Abstract: The morphology of grains produced during metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) can be very different from that given by conventional processing and is central to controlling the properties of the final build. In addition, the interfacial velocities and temperature gradients found during AM
Abstract: Digital Light Processing (DLP)[1] is an additive manufacturing technology based on a Vat photopolymerisation process. 3D objects are manufactured layer upon layer by projecting 2D light patterns onto a liquid photocurable resin. This fast and accurate process is usually limited to
Abstract: Various metals have been used as battery anodes in electrochemical cells ever since the birth of the batteries with Volta’s pile and in the first commercialized primary (Zn/MnO2, Leclanché 1866) and secondary (Pb/acid, Planté 1859) batteries. Li-MoS2 cells, employing Li metal anodes,
Project details Funding: Research Fund for Coal and Steel (RFCS) - HE Project coordinator: Rheinisch westfaelische Technische Hochschule Aachen Project period: 01/07/2023 – 31/12/2026 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. Ilchat Sabirov Abstract To reduce Europe-wide CO2 emissions and to
The project partners continue to actively disseminate the outcomes of the DELIGHTED project. Giacomo Villa from Politechnico di Milano presented the project outcomes at the International Symposium on New Developments in Advanced High-Strength Sheet Steels organized by Association for Iron &
The DELIGHTED consortium successfully organized the Symposium “Alloy and Microstructural Design of Advanced High Strength Steels (AHSS) to Improve Their Performance” as part of the 7th International Conference of Engineering Against Failure (ICEAF) on June 21, 2023, on Spetses Island, Greece. The
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
Abstract: What role has metallurgy played in the technological development of our civilization as we know it? How is metallurgy linked to the so-called green technologies? How is metallurgy related to the development of new ways of generating energy? What significant challenges does metallurgy
The 6th DELIGHTED progress meeting was organized by Dr. Alexandros Banis at the headquarters of Anargyrios and Korgialeneios School on Spetses Island, Greece, on June 20, 2023. It preceded the 7th International Conference of Engineering Against Failure (ICEAF). During the meeting, project partners
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
The DELIGHTED project is actively involved in organizing the International Workshop on High Strength Steels (HSS), scheduled to take place on October 26-27, 2023, in Bergamo, Italy, under the umbrella of Associazione Italiana di Metallurgia. Among the co-organizers of the Worskhop are the members of
Abstract: Fe-based soft magnetic bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) have shown unprecedented magnetization saturation and coercivity values and are thus envisioned as potential candidates to increase the efficiency of electromagnetic components. Laser powder bed fusion (LBPF) allows to manufacture
Project details Funding: Public-Private Partnership 2021.Project coordinator: AMES SinteringProject period: 01/09/2022 – 31/08/2025 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. José Manuel TorralbaDr. Damien Tourret Abstract The aim of this project is to provide a way for AMES (the
Project details Funding: Projects on Strategic Lines 2022.Project coordinator: Universidad Politécnica de MadridProject period: 01/12/2022 – 30/11/2025 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dra. Mónica Echeverry RendónDr. Javier LLorca Martínez Abstract The main objective is to develop
Abstract:The modeling of plastic deformation over the length scales has still been a challengeable problem. One of the most crucial defect interactions related to the plasticity is the reaction between the dislocation and GB, that is, GB strengthening of Hall-Petch law from the materials science
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
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: Fundación IMDEA MaterialesProject period: 01/12/2022 – 30/11/2024 IMDEA
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2022. HORIZON-MSCA-2022-PF-01Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/06/2023 – 31/05/2025 IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Dr. De-Yi WangFellow: Arnab Ghosh Abstract Despite significant advancements
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2022. HORIZON-MSCA-2022-PF-01Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/04/2023 – 31/03/2025 IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Dr. Javier LLorca MartínezFellow: Valentín Vassilev
Funding: Agencia Estatal de Investigación (Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades). Technological Platforms callRegion: SpainProject period: 2023 – 2024Project IP: Miguel Ángel Rodiel (miguel.angel.rodiel@imdea.org)The main purpose of the Advanced Materials and Nanomaterials Spanish
Funding: Agencia Estatal de Investigación (Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades). Technological Platforms callRegion: SpainProject period: 2021 – 2022Project IP: Miguel Ángel Rodiel (miguel.angel.rodiel@imdea.org)The main purpose of the Advanced Materials and Nanomaterials Spanish
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
Abstract The increasing awareness for the reduction of environmental damage caused by synthetic polymers is contributing to the growth of sustainable biopolymer sectors. In the last decade, numerous research resources have been devoted to replace the fossil-based polymers available in the
The PhD Defense will take place at 12:00 am, in the “Salón de Grados - Edificio Padre Soler” of the University Carlos III of Madrid in Leganes. The dissertation is entitled “Facilitating development of special clays by incorporation of machine learning techniques”. It was advised by Dr. Maciej
Abstract:AI is transforming our approach to molecular engineering. Driven by the goal of accelerating drug development, our aim is to develop AI-driven molecular engineering methods which will enhance our approach to biomolecular discovery, such as drug discovery, drug repurposing, and chemical
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021. HORIZON-MSCA-2021-PF-01Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/06/2023 – 31/05/2025 IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Dr. Maciej HaranczykFellow: Phuong Thúy Vo Abstract Metal Organic Framework
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'
Abstract: Biodegradable magnesium-based stents (BMgS) present outstanding potential to revolutionize the treatment of coronary artery diseases, in which full recovery of arteries without long-term irritation of implants is anticipated for averting adverse events associated with the permanent
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
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
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
Abstract: Developing a multiscale paradigm requires careful investigation of composite materials at the microscale. Experimental approaches that capture progressive damage of complex heterogeneous materials would enable a new understanding of failure phenomena. To further enhance our knowledge, a
¿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
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,
The PhD Defense will take place at 11:00 am, in the “Adoration Room of Michael 1.2.C16” of the University Carlos III of Madrid in Leganes. The dissertation is entitled “Effect of Microstructure on Architected Materials Fabricated by Additive Manufacturing”. It was advised by Dra. Maria Teresa
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
The DELIGHTED members continue to actively disseminate the outcomes of the project. Dr. Alexandros Banis from the University of Gent participated in the 8th International Conference on Recrystallization and Grain Growth (REX&GG) 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark, from May 15 to 19, 2023. The
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,
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
Abstract: Photonics, Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials are considered by the European Commission as key enabling technology due to the transcendental fields where these technologies have proved their capacity to provide solutions, as improved sensors, imaging and treatment in medicine, or
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
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
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
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
Abstract: Despite that Mg has a lot of possible applications, the easiest deformation mechanism in Mg alloys, basal slip, can only provide two independent slip systems, leading to large plastic anisotropy and poor mechanical properties of Mg alloys at room temperature, restricting the
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
Abstract: 3D extrusion printing has evolved as one of the most employed manufacturing techniques for the fabrication of polymer scaffolds for applications in tissue engineering. Within the context, the selection of the polymer hydrogel to be employed as biomaterial ink is crucial and several
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
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
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):
Abstract Carbon nanomaterials show remarkable heating rates in response to applied radio frequency (RF) fields. We can now show that these responses may be generalized across a wide range of nanomaterial-loaded structures, including carbon nanotubes, carbon nanofibers, and laser-induced graphene.
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 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 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 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
Project details Funding: ERC-2022-POC1. HORIZON ERC Proof of Concept Grants. 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 It is
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021. HORIZON-MSCA-2021-PF-01Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/04/2023 – 31/03/2025 IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Dra. Jennifer PattersonFellow: Pedro José Díaz Payno Abstract Articular
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
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
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):
Abstract: Aluminum alloys have been the primary material of choice for structural components of aircraft,among which Al-Li, Al-Ni, Al-Co and Al-Cu alloy have attracted much attention due to theirexceptional fracture toughness, corrosion resistance and so on. Understanding the relationshipsamong
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:
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,
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:
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
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.
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):
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2022. HORIZON-MSCA-2022-PF-01Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/04/2023 – 31/03/2025 IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Dr. Javier LlorcaFellow: Bruno Filipe Gomes Ribeiro Abstract Metal
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
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 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
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
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
Project details Funding: Plan complementario en el área de materiales avanzados en el marco del componente 17, inversión del Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia financiado por la UEProject coordinator: Universidad Complutense de MadridProject period: 01/01/2021 –
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, 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
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:
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, 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 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.
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 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
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
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
Abstract: Robust and efficient full-field crystal plasticity models (based on finite element or FFT methods) have been developed over the past decades, and were extensively used for simulating and understanding different material phenomena at the macro- and mesoscales. On the other hand,
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
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,
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 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
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
The PhD Defense will take place at 11:00 am, in the “sala verde” of the Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos. The dissertation is entitled “Microstucture sensitive simulation framework for additive manufactured Hastelloy-X”. It was advised by Prof. Javier
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):
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
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
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
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
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.
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):
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
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
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
The third edition of the "City and Science Biennial" will be held in Barcelona and Madrid between February 21 and 26, 2023. The organization of the Biennial will be done with the collaboration of the Círculo de Bellas Artes, promoted by the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology
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
Abstract:Material modelling has been for decades the centre of scientific efforts in the field of computational mechanics. A high number of parametric nonlinear families have been proposed for modelling elastic and inelastic solids. However, model selection and parameter identification and fitting
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
Abstract: 3D bioprinting is usually implemented on flat surfaces, posing serious limitations in the fabrication of multilayered curved constructs. 4D bioprinting, combining 3D bioprinting with time-dependent stimuli-induced transformation, enables the fabrication of shape-changing constructs.
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):
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