Abstract: Zinc and its alloys have been recently considered promising candidates for biodegradable implants due to their excellent biocompatibility and stable degradation rates, despite their low mechanical strength. Among advanced fabrication technologies for medical components, laser
Patent details Status US and PCT patents filed Inventors Afshin Pendashteh, Juan José Vilatela García, Sibani Biswal, Quan Nguyen, Matteo Pasquali, Ratnika Gupta, Steven Williams Application number 63/625,641, PCT/US2025/013097 Applicant IMDEA
Patent details Status Spanish patent filed Inventors Juan José Vilatela García, Anastasiia Mikhalchan, Ana Inés de Isidro Gómez, David Camacho Pernil, Marta Isabel Ocaña Dominguez, Eva Novillo Diaz Application number P202530142 Applicant IMDEA
Abstract: The first part of the talk will be on the challenges and the potential solutions of titanium (Ti)-based alloy processing through Additive Manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing. AM, which allows the realisation of a metallic component with complex geometries not achievable by
Abstract: Since the advent of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, mRNA has become one of the most promising nucleic acid therapeutics. However, a major challenge now is how to deliver mRNA to targeting cells effectively and increase mRNA expression yield but de-risk potential toxicity to expand its clinical
A new collaborative study between IMDEA Materials Institute, China’s Northwestern Polytechnical University, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Peking University, and the Southern University of Science and Technology, has achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of mechanical
Abstract: Biodegradable magnesium (Mg) alloys represent a promising class of materials for next-generation biomedical implants, particularly endoluminal devices. Their major limitation, however, lies in the difficulty of controlling corrosion in the aggressive physiological environment, where
• Since 2023, IMDEA Materials Institute has maintained an extraordinary connection with Spain’s most prestigious engineering distinction: the Leonardo Torres Quevedo National Research Award.• Following the recognition of Prof. Javier LLorca in 2023 and Prof. Eugenio Oñate in 2024, Prof. Maria Pau
The international educational programme Mars Challenge, promoted by Virtual Educa and Space Talent Lab, will hold its 2025 international final in Spain, within the framework of the Forum of Innovation, Talent and Aerospace Education (FITEA 2025). The event will take place at the IMDEA Materials
Abstract: "Additive manufacturing processes are predominantly governed by complex thermomechanical interactions that critically influence the mechanical properties and the quality of the final product. This study first developed a mathematical framework of general small-strain thermo-mechanics
Software details Software authors Christina Schenk Intellectual Property Rights Copyright © Fundación IMDEA Materiales Opportunity Software license Reference Schenk and M. Haranczyk, A novel constrained sampling method for efficient exploration
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On Tuesday, IMDEA Materials Institute's Prof. José Manuel Torralba was formally inducted as a full member of the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAI). Prof. Torralba is a Senior Researcher and former Director of the IMDEA Materials, as well as Professor at the Carlos III University of Madrid
Abstract:In this talk, José Luis Plaza will briefly discuss the development of Crystal Semiconductor Technologies company, born at the Crystal Growth Laboratory of the Autonomous University of Madrid (LCC-UAM). He will introduce how the knowledge gained from more than 40 years of experience led to
Abstract: Beyond its capability to create intricate geometries, Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF) is a powerful tool for tailoring the microstructure of metallic materials. By carefully adjusting process parameters, L-PBF enables fine tuning of crystallographic textures – a particularly critical
The 2025 Top 2% Scientist Lists from Stanford University are out, and for the first time, 12 IMDEA Materials researchers are recognised, with four of those being named among the top 500 scientists from around the world in their research categories. Profs. Drs. Javier LLorca, Harun Tüysüz, De-Yi
IMDEA Materials Institute has reinforced its commitment to international scientific collaboration during a visit from the Vice Minister of the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), Mr. Yong Qiu. The visit builds on the institute’s existing collaborations with leading Chinese research
Abstract: In this talk, José Luis Plaza will briefly discuss the development of Crystal Semiconductor Technologies company, born at the Crystal Growth Laboratory of the Autonomous University of Madrid (LCC-UAM). He will introduce how the knowledge gained from more than 40 years of experience led
Abstract: The talk will explore the key challenges in the design and development of drug delivery systems aimed at targeted disease treatment. Special emphasis will be placed on strategies for crossing biological barriers, with a focus on targeting the brain, while also considering broader
Christina Schenk, IMDEA MATERIALS It’s possible that your home has polyester curtains, a synthetic fabric that can melt and burn quickly when it reaches high temperatures. Fire spreads across its surface and produces toxic smoke. When a small flame comes into contact with polyester, the heat
Machine learning for materials discovery Dr. Christina Schenk holds a Staff Scientist position at IMDEA Materials and leads the ML4Materials (Machine Learning for Materials Discovery) Lab. In this role, she collaborates with and supports several research groups at IMDEA Materials. She earned
Abstract: Sports injuries often arise from the limited ability of the human locomotor system to effectively store and release elastic energy during high-demand activities (Nigg & Wakeling, 2001). Current athletic footwear technologies rely heavily on energy-absorbing polymers that reduce
Abstract: The development of new and novel materials is critical for driving innovations in the next generation of devices and systems for applications in nanoelectronics, energy conversion and storage, and quantum computing. As the limitations of silicon-based technologies become increasingly
Thin films and nanomechanics Dr. Miguel Monclús graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering at Dublin City University (DCU) and as a Technical Engineer in Industrial Electronics (1996) at Universidad Politécnica de Valencia (UPV). He obtained his Ph.D. at DCU in the field of
Juan Pedro Fernández Miguel Monclús Christina Schenk Polymers characterisationStaff Scientist and Technical Coordinator Thin films and nanomechanicsStaff Scientist Machine learning for materials discoveryStaff Scientist
Abstract: Additive manufacturing (AM), particularly laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), has revolutionized the fabrication of high-performance metal components for aerospace by enabling more complex geometries to be produced with superior mechanical properties and minimal material waste [1-5].
José Manuel Torralba, IMDEA MATERIALS The first “part” ever printed in space was a very thin rod shaped like an “S”. The “S” is a simple shape, but it poses some difficulty because it involves two changes in curvature. We could almost say it was a 2D print. But months later, a revolutionary
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Abstract: Creep is the slow, continuous deformation of a material under constant stress, especially at high temperatures. Accurately identifying its parameters remains a critical challenge in materials science. This work focuses on calibrating these parameters using a Bayesian calibration method
Radiotelevision Española (RTVE) has visited the headquarters of IMDEA Materials' spin off, Floatech, highlighting the company's work in developing next-generation silicon anodes for electric vehicles and batteries. Floatech was featured as part of RTVE's coverage of World Electric Vehicle Day. You
Researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute have developed a pioneering method to assemble silicon nanowires into ordered, macroscopic networks: a key step toward expanding their industrial applications. Silicon nanowires offer exceptional energy storage capacity, electrical conductivity, and
Project details Funding: Consolidación Investigadora 2024Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/10/2025 – 31/03/2027 IMDEA Materials' researchers Dr. Damien Tourret Abstract Historically, metallic alloys have been developed by experimental
The PhD defence will take place in Sala 3.S01.08, Edificio Biblioteca Rey Pastor, Universidad Carlos III – Campus de Leganés. It has been advised by Director: Dr. María Teresa Pérez Prado and Academic Tutor: Prof. Mónica Campos Gómez. Here is the University address:Universidad Carlos III –
Online publication Phys.org has highlighted IMDEA Materials' pioneering work into the assembly of silicon nanowires into ordered, macroscopic networks: a key step toward expanding their industrial applications. You can find the original publication, here.
Abstract: The presence of minor grain boundary solutes such as boron and zirconium can have significant consequences for the production of superalloys using additive manufacturing methods. On the one hand, their presence in the bulk chemistry is crucial for achieving the required mechanical
La Región Ourense has published its latest article with IMDEA Materials researcher, Prof. José Manuel Torralba on the trending topic of robotics and artificial intelligence in developing new and improved materials. You can find the original article, here.
Abstract: Optimizing the performance of engineering alloys during manufacturing and service conditions requires a keen understanding of their microstructure evolution under applied temperature and load. It is thus a challenging task, because under the influence of an external load and/or
Lucía Doyle, IMDEA MATERIALS Building an aircraft is a task that must be thought out in detail. Its materials must meet strict requirements in terms of mechanical strength, performance, and weight reduction, in addition to other functions such as acoustic and thermal insulation. To simultaneously
Abstract: Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is efficiently absorbed by the atmosphere of the Earth and its relevance and usefulness in materials processing has been often disregarded being this type of studies relegated to astrophysics and space science and exploration. In this seminar, two examples of
How can we accelerate discovery in materials science and drug development while dealing with limited data and resource constraints? That is the question at the heart of BENEFICIARY, a new project at IMDEA Materials Institute that seeks to develop more intelligent and adaptable machine learning
Abstract: Additive manufacturing (AM) is revolutionizing how we synthesize, produce, and use metallic materials. However, out of hundreds of commercially available engineering alloys, only a handful are readily printable. This arises from the extreme heating and cooling rates associated with AM,
Europa Press has reported on the recent visit of Emilio Viciana, Councillor for Education, Science, and Universities of the Community of Madrid, to IMDEA Materials Institute. During his visit, Councillor Viciana had the opportunity to see first-hand IMDEA Materials’ latest innovations and
Andrew Johnston Researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute have developed a streamlined and industrially scalable methodology to design and control microstructure in nickel-based superalloys manufactured by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), a key additive manufacturing process. Specifically, the
Argentinian publication La Nacion has republished the article from The Conversation Spain, authored by IMDEA Materials researcher Lola Martín Alonso, on the effectiveness of the popular "cooling blankets" currently achieving fame on social media. You can read the full article (original content
The online publication 3Printr has highlighted IMDEA Materials' ongoing research into targeted microstructure control in 3D-printed superalloys, led by Dr. Maria Teresa Pérez Prado and Ignacio Rodríguez Barber. You can read the full article here:
Every year, the IMDEA Materials Institute offers talented university students the opportunity to take their first steps into the world of scientific research through its Research Initiation Scholarships (RIF). For three months, participants join cutting-edge research groups, develop real
IMDEA Materials Institute has welcomed Prof. Andrés Díaz Lantada as a new Principal Investigator and leader of the research line on Bioinspired, Smart, and Living Materials. With this appointment, the Institute strengthens its ‘Materials for Health’ area and reaffirms its commitment to
María Dolores Martín Alonso, IMDEA MATERIALS TikTok has an uncanny ability to turn everyday objects into viral miracles. One day it’s a cream that erases wrinkles in seconds, the next it’s a blanket that promises cool nights without air conditioning. “Cooling blankets” are the algorithm’s
Peru has hosted the first-ever international design school in the Americas focused on open-source medical devices, thanks to a unique collaboration between IMDEA Materials Institute, the Technical University of Madrid (UPM), and the University of Piura. Held as part of the University of Piura’s
In a breakthrough for regenerative medicine, a new study from IMDEA Materials Institute researchers has demonstrated the potential of 3D-printed carbon microlattices as structurally tunable scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. Specifically, the scaffolds were fabricated using 3D-printed
• Researchers from IMDEA Materials, in conjunction with the Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon Institute of Surface Science and Meotec GmbH, have undertaken the first-ever comparison of corrosion resistance in magnesium (Mg) and zinc (Zn) bioalloys produced by extrusion and additive manufacturing.• The study,
Available tests and benefitsFire testing for planar materials designed to be evaluated as battery enclosure components under extreme thermal and mechanical conditions. The primary test types include:Torch fire-only exposure (baseline thermal resistance)Combined torch & grit cycles (simulated
With the launch of the ATENEA programme, an ambitious initiative offering international postdoctoral fellowships in materials science and engineering, IMDEA Materials Institute is further cementing its role as a hub for scientific excellence and international talent. ATENEA is funded
The Python package PhaseFieldX, developed by researcher Miguel Castillón at IMDEA Materials Institute, was recently published in the Journal of Open Source Software (JOSS). This computational tool, based on the FEniCSx platform, is designed to simulate fracture and fatigue in materials using the
The PhD defence will take place in the Leonardo Torres Quevedo Room, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos (UPM).How to get there: Campus, Calle del Prof. Aranguren, 3, 28040 MadridThe dissertation is titled “Development of 3D-printed biodegradable polymer scaffolds
Having concluded his term as Director of IMDEA Materials, Prof. José Manuel Torralba takes “a very positive view” of the achievements made during his tenure. After four years at the helm, Prof. Torralba recently stepped down from the role, which has since been taken on by his former Deputy
In his latest article in La Región Ourense, Prof. José Manuel Torralba, Principal Investigator at IMDEA Materials, discusses the possibilities of 3D printing metals in space. You can read the complete article (original content in Spanish), here.
En su último artículo en La Región Ourense, el investigador principal de IMDEA Materiales, el Prof. José Manuel Torralba, habla sobre las posibilidades de imprimir metales por 3D en el espacio. Puedes leer el artículo original, aquí.
The online publication Phys.org has highlighted IMDEA Materials Institute's groundbreaking research into how extrusion and additive manufacturing processes affect the corrosion resistance of certain magnesium and zinc alloys. You can read the original article, here.
The magazine La Vélez has featured IMDEA Materials researcher Miguel Castillón for the development of his new computational tool to simulate material fracture and fatigue: PhaseFieldX. You can read the complete article (original contents in Spanish), here.
Abstract: This thesis investigates key challenges in the development of next-generation lithium-ion batteries by using a fully silicon-based nanowire anode as a model system. The work focuses on understanding the mechanisms responsible for capacity fading—such as SEI instability, mechanical
Cadena SER Madrid Sur has featured the new Director of IMDEA Materials, Prof. Jon Molina, and his plans to continue driving the growth of the institute. You can read the original article, here.
Over the course of nearly two decades, Prof. Jon Molina has seen IMDEA Materials Institute grow from little more than a “bold vision” into a world-leading materials science research centre. Yet, having come so far already, from being that vision in 2007, to gather more than 130 researchers from
IMDEA Materials Institute has officially launched the ATENEA programme, a wide-ranging international postdoctoral initiative funded under Horizon Europe’s prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) programme. Over the next four years, ATENEA will offer ten 30-month fellowships to
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2023. HORIZON-MSCA-2023-PF-01Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/02/2025 – 31/01/2027 IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Dr. De-Yi WangFellow: Sunan Tian Abstract Low ionic conductivity
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2023. HORIZON-MSCA-2023-PF-01Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/10/2024 – 30/09/2026 IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Dr. Damien TourretFellow: Valerio Lampitella Abstract Binder
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2023. HORIZON-MSCA-2023-PF-01Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/09/2024 – 31/08/2026 IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Dr. Javier SeguradoFellow: Mohammad Jalili Abstract Among
IMDEA Materials recently celebrated our 14th annual Scientific Imaging Contest, featuring images related to materials characterisation, processing, simulation, as well as daily life at the Institute. This year's contest also featured an Art in Science category, as well as the opportunity to
We are pleased to announce the launch of IMDEA Materials' 2024 Annual Report. The full document can be viewed here. This report is designed to provide an overview of the Institute and its main achievements during 2024. It also includes a description of the current Research Programmes,
Abstract: Sodium ion batteries (SIBs) are a potential alternative to diversify the energy landscape, beyond Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), due to their similar storage mechanism and easy technology transfer. Currently, the benchmark anodes for SIBs are hard carbons (HCs), since sodium ions do not
Patent details Status US patent application filed, PCT extension. Inventors (IMDEA Materials Institute): Afshin Pendashteh and Juan José Vilatela García. Application number 63/625,641, PCT/US25/13097 Applicant William Marsh Rice University and
Patent details Status Spanish patent filed. Inventors De-Yi Wang, Wei Tang, José Agustín Hobson and Yunhuan Liu. Application number P202430817 Applicant IMDEA Materials Institute Priority date 10/10/2024 Transfer
Abstract: Advantages of neutron diffraction for metallurgical studies are highlighted with research examples performed on the High Pressure – Preferred Orientation (HIPPO) diffractometer at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE). We give a brief introduction of neutron diffraction and an
A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between IMDEA Materials Institute and China’s National Engineering Research Centre of Light Alloy Net Forming (NERC-LAF), will serve to promote academic and research collaboration between the two institutions. NERC-LAF is a research centre of China’s
Abstract: Energy: H2 production The development of TiO₂-based photocatalysts modified with palladium for efficient hydrogen (H₂) production under UV-visible and visible light irradiation has been explored. By combining high-surface-area mesoporous TiO₂ with small amounts of Pd, the researchers
Yahoo Noticias! has highlighted the latest article from IMDEA Materials Institute Principal Investigator, Prof. Andrés Díaz Lantada, on exploring the frontier between living and non-living materials. You can read the article in Yahoo Noticias!, here (original content in Spanish).
Concept of a knee prosthesis created with AI from a lattice inspired by living organisms. IMDEA Materials, CC BY. Andrés Díaz Lantada, IMDEA MATERIALS Talking about a living material might sound a bit strange. We’re used to concrete, steel, plastics, marble, or aluminium, which are clearly not
Abstract: Cast Mg alloys have found many applications and current focus of research is on wrought Mg alloys. One major challenge in this effort is poor formability of Mg alloys. In this talk, I will present the results of current research work in my group to improve formability of AM30 Mg alloy
IMDEA Materials researchers have made an important breakthrough in improving the safety of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. In a bid to address the risks posed by thermal runaway, a dangerous failure mode that can lead to battery fires or
One of the most prominent publications in Spain focused on the environment and environmental engineering, RETEMA (Revista Técnica de Medio Ambiente), has republished an article by our Director, Prof. José Manuel Torralba, on how high-entropy materials could help reduce our dependence on rare earth
High-entropy materials are being developed in laboratories. megaflopp/Shutterstock José Manuel Torralba, IMDEA MATERIALS Europe is increasingly in a fragile position when it comes to sustaining our future prosperity. We’ve taken on numerous goals to save the planet, but lack the business
Project details Funding: HORIZON TMA MSCA Cofund Postdoctoral programmeProject coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/06/2025 – 31/05/2029 IMDEA Materials' coordinator Prof. Javier Llorca, Scientific DirectorMs Rosa Bazán, Head of Human
The publication ABC España has featured IMDEA Materials and the Institute's Principal Investigator, Prof. Harun Tüysüz, in its recent article on promising applications for Perovksite materials. You can read the full article (original content in Spanish), here:
Confronting the challenges and opportunities for R&D&I in the current geopolitical landscape was one of the key topics up for discussion as IMDEA Materials Institute hosted its 7th Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) meeting. The annual gathering featured high-level representatives from
Project details Funding: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2023. HORIZON-MSCA-2024-PF-01Project coordinator: IMDEA Materials Project period: 01/05/2025– 17/05/2027 IMDEA Materials' researchers Supervisor: Prof. De-Yi WangFellow: Dr. Qiong Tan Abstract Polymeric materials
Abstract: In this talk, I will present our work on developing machine learning methods to accelerate the design and discovery of nanoporous materials, with a focus on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Over the past decades, the synthesis of over 100,000 MOFs has marked significant progress in this
Abstract: Hydrogels are used in daily life to make our lives easier; they can be used for medicine, architecture, security fields, and others. In the case of this thesis, we focus on the polymer polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) for the matrix of the Hydrogel. Hydrogels with other copolymers in the matrix
IMDEA Materials Institute and Yanshan University have signed an agreement to establish the International Joint Laboratory on Intelligent Computing Integrated Metallic Materials Innovative Processing. The agreement, accompanied by a Memorandum of Understanding, marks a major milestone in
Silicon changed the world once. Is it about to do so again? Find out in the latest article by our Director, Prof. José Manuel Torralba, The Return of Silicon: From Chips to Lithium-Ion Batteries, published in La Región Ourense (original content in Spanish).
Project details Funding: Comunidad de Madrid Project coordinator: IMDEA MATERIALES Project period: 01/05/2025 – 30/04/2029 IMDEA Materials' researchers Xiaowei Mu Abstract Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) show advantages of high energy density, excellent cycle performance, and have been
Spanish publication Revista Alimentaria has highlighted the MSCA BIOCOMAT project currently underway at IMDEA Materials Institute that seeks to improve capsule-based delivery systems for polyphenolic compounds. You can read the full article (original content in Spanish, here.
As IMDEA Materials continues to grow, particularly with the increasing number of predoctoral researchers, it has become more important than ever to find effective ways of sharing knowledge and identifying in-house expertise. In a bid to address this challenge, the Institute last week held its
A new study by researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute, in association with the University of Cambridge, demonstrates how mechanical instabilities in architected lattices can be precisely controlled to enable complex, functional deformations. By exploring the topological characteristics of
Our Director, Prof. José Manuel Torralba, has published a new article in La Región in which he explains why many bronze medals awarded in Paris are losing their original shine and developing a tarnished, oxidised appearance. You can read the full article (original content in Spanish) here.
The PhD defence will take place in Leonardo Torres Quevedo Room, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos (UPM).How to get there: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jNz7Pmv3mbCRbKMx5 The dissertation is titled "Influence of the microstructure on the deformation mechanisms of
Alberto Valázquez from ABC.es has highlighted IMDEA Materials Institute's first startup, Floatech, as a successful example of a public R&D spin-off created from universities and research centres. You can read the original article (content in Spanish), here.
Accelerated materials discovery, optimisation of composite materials inspection, and characterisation of the next generation of bioabsorbable implants. These are just three of the research lines being developed by the new cohort of the Young Researchers Programme (Programa de Jóvenes
Yahoo! Noticias has highlighted the latest article published by IMDEA Materials' Dr. Phuong Vo in The Conversation Spain on nanoporous materials and their engineering applications. You can read the full article (original content in Spanish), here.
Representation of a porous MOF structure capturing carbon dioxide molecules. Love Employee/Shutterstock Phuong Thúy Vo, IMDEA MATERIALES From CO₂ capture to drug delivery, porous materials are becoming essential in a wide range of applications. Among them are the so-called metal-organic
From April 8 to 10, IMDEA Materials welcomed 18 students from five schools across the Madrid region as part of the 4ESO+Empresa programme. An initiative of the Community of Madrid, this programme offers students the opportunity to get to know the working world, make informed decisions about their
The online publication Aviación Digital is one of a number of outlets to have highlighted IMDEA Materials' role in hosting this year's Forum on Innovation, Talent and Aerospace Education, FITEA 2025. The event will be held at IMDEA Materials from October 29-31. You can read the original article
Abstract: Spiders often evoke fear and disgust, yet their silks and webs inspire awe and fascination, capturing human curiosity throughout history. From sparking the interest of ancient philosophers to influencing practical innovations, spider silk has long been intertwined with our cultural and
Our director, Prof. Jose Manuel Torralba, has participated in a meeting with the President of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Dr. Eloisa del Pino, the Deputy Minister of Universities, Research, and Science of the Community of Madrid, Dr. Ana Ramírez de Molina, and the Directors of the
Last Monday, IMDEA Materials Institute had the pleasure of welcoming the Rector of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), Prof. Óscar García Suárez, along with a university delegation, to discuss ways to strengthen and expand the existing ties between our two institutions. IMDEA Materials
It’s a question that many master’s students ask themselves at this time of year. And, as our Director Prof. José Manuel Torralba points out, they don’t always find clear, realistic… let alone encouraging answers. In his recent article published in La Región, Prof. Torralba explores the social,
IMDEA Materials participated once again in the 'Madrid Es Ciencia' 2025 Science Fair, held at IFEMA Madrid from March 27th to 29th. This edition, which gathered over 26,000 visitors, has established itself as one of the largest scientific outreach events in the Community of Madrid, and for the fifth
