PhD defense – Silvia Hernández Rueda
Magnesium Workshop Madrid May 21-24, 2013
Inauguration of IMDEA Materials Institute building
MATERPLAT Annual Meeting
Why I am a scientist – Researchers' Night, Madrid 2010
17th IUTAM Summer School on: Modelling and Simulation of Multiscale Continuum Systems
Light materials for a sustainable transport
Ceremony of the placement of the first stone of the building of IMDEA Materials Institute
IMDEA Materials participates in the Madrid Public University Social Councils Annual Meeting (23th of June 2009)
XI Workshop of Materials "The materials, in the center of our engineering activity"
X-ray computed tomography analysis of damage evolution in open hole carbon fiber-reinforced laminates subjected to in-plane shear
F. Sket, A. Enfedaque, C. Díaz López, C. González, J. Molina-Aldareguía, J. LLorca. X-ray computed tomography analysis of damage evolution in open hole carbon fiber-reinforced laminates subjected to in-plane shear. Composites Science and Technology 133, 40-50, 2016.
IMDEA Materiales participa en la Jornada anual de la Conferencia de los Consejos Sociales de las Universidades Públicas de la Comunidad de Madrid (23 de Junio de 2009)
-PDF- Lugar: ETSI Montes, Campus Ciudad Universitaria, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Fecha: 23 de Junio de 2009 Coordina: Consejo Social de la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Foro de Ciencia y Tecnología: Perspectivas y nuevos desarrollos en materiales avanzados y nanociencia
Tras el éxito de la primera jornada del Foro de Ciencia y Tecnología madri+d en Nuevos Materiales y Nanotecnología, la segunda jornada presentará, entre otras, las actividades de los Institutos Madrileños de Estudios Avanzados IMDEA Materiales e IMDEA Nanociencia. Enlace a evento completo en medio:
Homogenization-based polycrystal plasticity models
In this short course the participants will review and compare the available models for polycrystals deforming in the viscoplastic regime. Basic elements, assumptions and range of applicability of the models will be presented. Discussion of hardening and texture evolution associated with several
XI Jornada de Materiales “Los materiales, en el centro de nuestra actividad como ingenieros”
Materiales en microelectrónica. Materiales y vida. Materiales en Energía. Materiales en Defensa. Materiales en Transporte. Nanomateriales. Dirigido a estudiantes de primer y segundo ciclo que tengan curiosidad e interés por conocer los avances en el mundo de los materiales; estudiantes de tercer
Jimena de la Vega
First Year Assessment – Bárbara Bellón: Processing and microstructural characterization of Al-Cu alloys
Metallic alloys are widely used nowadays, and will be in the future, as the standard materials in engineering structural applications. Metallic materials are in constant development to optimize their properties depending on the application. Within this context, it is important to develop strategies
José Luis Jiménez
Position: Laboratory Technician VT: Specialist Technician. Spain Address: IMDEA Materials, C/ Eric Kandel, 2, Tecnogetafe, 28906 Getafe, Madrid - Spain E-mail: joseluis.jimenez@imdea.org
Primeros Premios de Innovación
The presentations of the candidatures of the 1st Innovation Award of IMDEA Materials will take place on the 11th of November 2016 at 12:00 in the Auditorium. The evaluation panel will be formed by three external experts that will rank the proposals following the evaluation criteria of the Innovation
Miguel de la Cruz
Position: Laboratory Technician VT: Specialist Technician. Spain Address: IMDEA Materials, C/ Eric Kandel, 2, Tecnogetafe, 28906 Getafe, Madrid - Spain E-mail: miguel.delacruz@imdea.org
DYNACOMP to be presented as a success story
DYNACOMP has been selected by the Spanish National Contact Points (NCP) for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) to be showcased as a success story in an info day related to call 2017 of MSCA Innovative Training Networks (ITNs). This event will be celebrated next November
Great success of the Symposium “Third Generation Advanced High Strength Steels by Quenching and Partitioning”, MSE 2016 Congress
The Symposium ‘Third generation advanced high strength steels by quenching and partitioning’ organized by the OptiQPAP consortium members was held in frame of the MSE 2016 Congress (Darmstadt, Germany) on September 27. The main objective of this Symposium was to disseminate the
Kick-off meeting
The kick-off meeting for the project will take place next 18th of October 2016 at IMDEA Materials Institute headquarters. The main goal of this meeting will be to align partners understandings of project objectives, work procedures, timelines, roles and responsibilities. A detailed
Job vacancies available
We are still looking for 2 research assistants (Early Stage Researchers) to join the DYNACOMP project. Attractive job conditions and a really interesting research project in collaboration with top European companies!. See the job description and apply via Euraxess, Academic
Symposium “Third Generation Advanced High Strength Steels by Quenching and Partitioning”, MSE 2016 Congress
The OptiQPAP consortium members are organizing a Symposium ‘Third Generation Advanced High Strength Steels by Quenching and Partitioning’ in frame of the MSE 2016 Congress which will be held on September 27-29, 2016 in Darmstadt, Germany. This Symposium aims to disseminate the
Kick-off meeting
The kick-off meeting for the OptiQPAP project will take place next 5th of July 2016 at IMDEA Materials Institute headquarters. The main goal of the kick-off meeting will be to align partners understandings of project objectives, work procedures and timelines, roles and responsibilities. A
(MAAXIMUS) MORE AFFORDABLE AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE LIFECYCLE THROUGH EXTENDED, INTEGRATED, & MATURE NUMERICAL SIZING
Funding: European Union, 7th Framework Programme (Cooperation, Transport Theme)Region: InternationalProject period: 2008 – 2016Partners: Consortium of 58 partners from 18 countriesPrincipal Investigator: Dr. Carlos González (carlosdaniel.gonzalez@imdea.org)A Collaborative Research project funded by
(SIMSCREEN) SIMULATION FOR SCREENING PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
Funding: Airbus Operations SAS Region: Industrial Project period: 2012 – 2014 Principal Investigator: Drs. Carlos Gonzalez (carlosdaniel.gonzalez@imdea.org) and Dr. Cláudio Lopes (claudiosaul.lopes@imdea.org) Fiber-Reinforced Polymers (FRP) are nowadays extensively used in applications where
(SIMET) NUMERICAL SIMULATIONS FOR METALLIC FRAGMENTS IMPACT ON COMPOSITES SOLUTIONS
Funding: Airbus Operations S.L.Region: IndustrialProject period: 2011 – 2016Principal Investigator: Dr. Carlos González (carlosdaniel.gonzalez@imdea.org)This industrial contract is the continuation of the research collaboration between AIRBUS Operations and IMDEA Materials Institute which aims at
(BLADE IMPACT) SHIELDING DESIGN FOR ENGINE BLADE RELEASE AND IMPACT ON AIRCRAFT FUSELAGE
Funding: Airbus Operations S.L.Region: IndustrialProject period: 2013 – 2016Principal Investigator: Dr. Cláudio Lópes (claudiosaul.lopes@imdea.org)BLADE IMPACT is an industrial contract between Airbus Operations and the IMDEA Materials Institute in the framework of the pre-development of the NSA
(DMAPOL) DYNAMIC MECHANICAL ANALYSES IN POLYMERIC MATERIALS
Funding: ACCIONA Infraestructuras S.A.Region: SpainProject period: 2014 – 2016Principal Investigator: Dr. Juan Pedro Fernández (juanpedro.fernandez@imdea.org)DMAPOL is an industrial contract between ACCIONA Infraestructuras and IMDEA Materials Institute to to characterize the viscoelastic properties
(CRASHING) CHARACTERIZATION OF STRUCTURAL BEHAVIOUR FOR HIGH FREQUENCY PHENOMENA
Funding: European Union, Clean Sky Joint Undertaking, 7th Framework Programme (CS-GA-2013-632438) Region: Europe Project period: 2014 – 2016 Principal Investigator: Dr. Claudio Saul Lopes (claudiosaul.lopes@imdea.org) The use of composite materials as principal structural elements in an
(HIFIRE) HIFH PERFORMANCE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FIRE RETARDANT EPOXY NANOCOMPOSITES
Funding Organization: China Scholarship Council Region: InternationalProject Period: 2012 – 2016Principal Investigators: Dr. De-Yi Wang (deyi.wang@imdea.org) and Prof. J. Llorca (javier.llorca@imdea.org)Epoxy resin plays a very important role in the development of polymer matrix materials because
(MUFIN) MULTIFUNCTIONAL FIBRE NANOCOMPOSITES
Funding Organisation: Marie Curie Action-CIG, 7th Framework ProgrammeRegion: Europe Project Period: 2012 – 2016Principal Investigator: Dr. Juan José Vilatela (juanjose.vilatela@imdea.org)The subject of this project is the production and study of new composites with multifunctional properties,
(NFRP) NANO-ENGINEERED FIBER-REINFORCED POLYMERS
Funding Organization: Marie Curie Action-CIG, 7th Framework ProgrammeRegion: EuropeProject Period: 2013 – 2017Principal Investigator: Dr. Roberto Guzmán de VilloriaFiber-reinforced polymers (FRP’s), stronger per unit of weight than steel or aluminium, are highly demanded for high-performance
(ECOFIRENANO) NEW GENERATION OF ECO-BENIGN FIRE RETARDANDT AND NANOCOMPOSITES
Funding Organization: Marie Curie Action-CIG, 7th Framework ProgrammeRegion: EuropeProject Period: 2012 – 2016Principal Investigator: Dr. De-Yi Wang (deyi.wang@imdea.org)Fire retardants can significantly improve the fire safety of the materials leading to enhance security and reduction of risks in
(MUDATCOM) MULTIFUNCTIONAL AND DAMAGE TOLERANT COMPOSITES: INTEGRATION OF ADVANCED CARBON NANOFILLERS AND NON-CONVENTIONAL LAMINATES
Funding Organization: Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (Fundamental Research) Region: SpainProject Period: 2013 – 2016Partners: Department of Material Science of the Technical University of Madrid (Project Coordinator), AMADE Group (Analysis and Advanced Materials for Structural
(ECURE) ELECTRICALLY-CURABLE RESIN FOR BONDING/REPAIR
Funding Organization: AIRBUS OPERATIONS S. L.Industrial Sector: AerospaceRegion: InternationalProject Period: 2013 – 2015Principal Investigators: Dr. Juan José Vilatela (juanjose.vilatela@imdea.org) and Dr. Juan Pedro Fernández(juanpedro.fernandez@imdea.org)ECURE is an industrial contract between
Javier Segurado
RESEARCH INTERESTS ACADEMIC CAREER HONORS AND AWARDS His research activities are focused on the simulation of the mechanical behavior of materials at different length scales and the coupling of these scales using multiscale approaches. He has worked on composites, metals, lattice-based
(NETHIPEC) NEXT GENERATION HIGH PERFORMANCE EPOXY-BASED COMPOSITES: GREEN RECYCLING AND MOLECULAR-LEVEL FIRE RETARDANCY
Funding: Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (National R&D Programme for Societal Challenges) Region: Spain Project period: 2013 – 2015 Principal Investigator: Dr. De-Yi Wang (deyi.wang@imdea.org) Epoxy resins are one of the most widely used and versatile compounds in the
(CUCCOMP) Development of Cu-C metal matrix composites
Funding: China Scholarship CouncilRegion: InternationalProject period: 2014 – 2015Principal Investigator: Prof. José Manuel Torralba (josemanuel.torralba@imdea.org)Novel Copper-Carbon metal matrix composites will be developed under three different approaches in relationship with the raw materials
(CARINHYPH) BOTTOM-UP FABRICATION OF NANOCARBON-INORGANIC HYBRID MATERIALS FOR PHOTOCATALYTIC HYDROGEN PRODUCTION
Partners: IMDEA Materials Institute, Westfälische Wilhelms Universität Münster, Thomas Swan & Co Ltd., University of Cambridge, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, INSTM, INAEL Electrical Systems and EMPAFunding Organization: European Union, 7th Framework Programme (Cooperation,
(NANOLAM) HIGH TEMPERATURE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF METAL/CERAMIC NANOLAMINATE COMPOSITES
Partners: IMDEA Materials Institute, Arizona State University y Los Alamos National Laboratory Funding Organization: Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (National R&D Programme for Societal Challenges) and National Science Fundation (Materials World
Federico Sket
RESEARCH INTERESTS ACADEMIC CAREER HONORS AND AWARDS COMMITTEES AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Dr. Sket research activities within the multiscale characterization of materials and processes has been focused in the
(NONCIRC) NON-CIRCULAR CARBON FIBRES
Funding: AIRBUS OPERATIONS S. L.Region: IndustrialProject period: 2013 – 2014Principal Investigator: Dr. Roberto Guzmán de VilloriaECURE is an industrial contract between AIRBUS OPERATIONS S. L. and IMDEA Materials Institute to explore the potential of a new kind of non-circular continuous carbon
Damien Tourret
RESEARCH INTERESTS ACADEMIC CAREER HONORS AND AWARDS PROFESSIONAL SERVICE His main research interests revolve around linking materials processing routes to microstructures and properties, with a particular emphasis on multi-scale modelling of solidification and phase transformations in
(ESTRUMAT) ADVANCED STRUCTURAL MATERIALS
Funding: G.D. of Universities and Research, Madrid Regional GovernmentRegion: RegionalProject period: 2010 – 2013Partners: Rey Juan Carlos University (Coordinator), Polytechnic University of Madrid, Carlos III University of Madrid and Complutense University of Madrid.Principal Investigator: Dr.
(SELFHEALING) SELF HEALING POLYMER MATRIX COMPOSITES
Funding: CDTI-MICNN (CENIT Programme 2010) and ACCIONA Infraestructuras Region: National Project period: 2011 – 2013 Principal Investigator: Dr. Federico Sket (federico.sket@imdea.org) Self‐healing is a very attractive concept if the field of structural materials that is under study for a
(SEMICURED) SEMI-CURED PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING
Funding: Airbus Operations S.L. Region: Industrial Project period: 2011 – 2013 Principal Investigator: Dr. Carlos González (carlosdaniel.gonzalez@imdea.org) This R&D project aims at developing new processing routes for manufacturing not fully cured RTM parts able to be post-cured and
(SIMUCOMP) ADVANCED NUMERICAL SIMULATIONS OF INTER- AND INTRALAMINAR FAILURES IN COMPOSITE
Funding: ERA-Matera+, 7th Framework Programme Region: Europe Project period: 2010 – 2013 Principal Investigator: The research consortium is led by IMDEA Materials Institute and includes Université de Liège (Belgian University), CENAERO (Belgian Research Center), Centre de Recherche Public Henri
(PRE-HITMAAS) HIGH TEMPERATURE MATERIAL/SOLUTION SELECTION
Funding: Eurocopter España S.A.Region: IndustrialProject period: 2013 – 2013Principal Investigator: Dr. Roberto Guzmán de VilloriaThe goal of this research collaboration is to identify and select new material concepts for possible use and incorporation into the future rear fuselages which operate at
(IMS & CPS) FIRE RESISTANCE OF STRUCTURAL COMPOSITES
Funding Organisation: European Union, 7th Framework Programme (Cooperation, NMP Theme)Region: EuropeProject Period: 2010 – 2013Partners: The research consortium is led by COEXPAIR S.A. (Belgium), and comprises EADS France IW, Nanocyl S.A., Alstom, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Výzkumný a zkušební
Harun Tüysüz
Research Interests Academic Career Honours and Awards Publications Open Positions Dr. Tüysüz’s research focuses on designing and developing functional halide perovskite structures for solar energy conversion, as well as tailoring nanoscale materials for catalytic transformations such
(ELECTROSILK) ELECTROSPINNING OF SILK FIBROIN SOLUTIONS FOR TISSUE ENGINEERING
Funding: IMDEA Materials Institute and UPM Region: National Project period: 2010 – 2012 Partners: Collaboration between IMDEA Materials Institute and the Polytechnic University of Madrid (Biologic Materials y Biomaterials Group of the Materials Science Department) Principal Investigator: Prof.
Juan José Vilatela
RESEARCH INTERESTS ACADEMIC CAREER HONORS AND AWARDS His group’s work is focused on the development of macroscopic materials made up of nanobuilding blocks in a way that the unique properties at the nanoscale are preserved through the assembly process and a new generation of
(SINTONIA) UNMANNED SYSTEMS ORIENTED TO NULL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Funding: CDTI (CENIT 2009 Programme) and National Consortium Region: IndustrialProject period: 2010 – 2011Partners: National consortium of companies (CESA, Sener, Indra, Aernnova, ARESA, among other companies of the aerospace sector) and several research organizations.Principal Investigator: Drs.
(DEFCOM) THE EFFECT OF DEFECTS IN STRUCTURAL COMPOSITES
Funding: ERA-Net MATERA, 6th Framework ProgrammeRegion: InternationalProject period: 2008 – 2011Partners: The research consortium is led by IMDEA Materials Institute and includes two manufacturers of composite materials and components (Secar from Austria and Gamesa from Spain) and two research
(AZIMUT) OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY 2020
Funding: CDTI-MICNN (CENIT Programme 2010) and GamesaRegion: NationalProject period: 2011 – 2011Partners: Gamesa (coordinator), Alstom Wind, Acciona Windpower, Iberdrola Renovables, Acciona Energía, Técnicas Reunidas, Ingeteam, Ingeciber, Imatia, Tecnitest Ingenieros and DIgSILENT Ibérica. Plus 22
(DECOMP) DEVELOPMENT OF ADVANCED ECOFRIENDLY POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES WITH MULTIFUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES
Funding Organization: China Scholarship Council Industrial Sector: MultisectorialRegion: InternationalProject Period: 2011 – 2014Principal Investigators: Dr. Juan José Vilatela (juanjose.vilatela@imdea.org) and Prof. Javier Llorca (javier.llorca@imdea.org)The development of advanced polymer
(CAREFIB) DEVELOPMENT OF CARBON NANOTUBE-BASED EPOXY RESINS FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE FIBRE CABLES
Funding Organization: Centre for Industrial Technological Development (CDTI)Industrial Sector: Naval EngineeringRegion: NationalProject Period: 2011 – 2012Principal Investigator: Dr. Juan José Vilatela (juanjose.vilatela@imdea.org)This is an industrial R&D contract between a world leading
De-Yi Wang
RESEARCH INTERESTS ACADEMIC CAREER HONORS AND AWARDS COMMITTEES AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Prof. De-Yi Wang focuses on application-oriented fundamental problems and novel technologies in fire safety engineering, fire retardant materials and polymer-based composites, including molecular
(ICARO) ADVANCE COMPOSITES INNOVATION AND REAR END OPTIMIZATION
Funding: CDTI (CENIT Programme 2008)Region: SpainProject period: 2019 – 2012Principal Investigator: Dr. Carlos Gonzalez (carlosdaniel.gonzalez@imdea.org)A collaborative Research project funded by the Centre for the Development of Industrial Technology (CDTI) within the fourth call of the Programme
(ELECTROSILK) ELECTROSPINNING OF SILK FIBROIN SOLUTIONS FOR TISSUE ENGINEERING
Partners: Collaboration between IMDEA Materials Institute and the Polytechnic University of Madrid (Biologic Materials y Biomaterials Group of the Materials Science Department)Funding Organisation: IMDEA Materials Institute and UPMIndustrial sector: MultisectorialRegion: SpainProject period: 2010 –
(FIRERESIST) INSIGHTS INTO THE DEVELOPMENT OF ECO-FRIENDLY AND EXCELLENT FLAME RETARDANT POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES
Funding Organization: Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation (Fundamental Research) Industrial Sector: Electronics, packaging, etc Project Period: 2011 – 2013 Principal Investigator: Dr. Aravind Dasari Unsatisfactory flame performance with eco-friendly materials is a major obstacle for
(MORPHING) MORPHING MATERIALS FOR AERONAUTIC APPLICATIONS
Partners: Aernnova Engineering Solutions Ibérica S.A.Funding Organisation: Madrid Regional Government (IMADE) and Aernnova Engineering Solutions Ibérica S.A.Industrial Sector: AerospaceRegion: Madrid (Spain) Project Period: 2009 – 2010Principal Investigator: Dr. Javier Segurado
Jennifer Patterson
RESEARCH INTERESTS ACADEMIC CAREER HONORS AND AWARDS COMMITTEES AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Dr. Patterson’s research activities and interests include (1) the synthesis of novel biomaterials, with a particular focus on hydrogels; (2) processing of biomaterials into complex 3D structures;
(INTERFACE) INTERFACIL ENGINEERING IN Cu CARBON NANOFIBRE MMCs FOR HIGH THERMALLY LOADED APPLICATIONS
Funding Organisation: European Union, 6th Framework ProgrammeIndustrial Sector: Nanotechnology (Electronics and Thermal management)Region: EuropeProject Period: January 2008-December 2009Partners: Consortium of 11 partners from 8 countries, coordinated by CEIT (San Sebastian, Spain). ARC
Mónica Echeverry Rendón
Research Areas of Interest Projects Grants and Awards Publications at IMDEA Materials The Biometals, Coatings, and Devices Group – BCD Group is dedicated to the research, development, and evaluation of materials within the field of biomedical engineering, with a particular emphasis on
Alejandro González
Sergio Peña Camacho
Estela Izquierdo
Berta Valbuena
Iñaki Aspiazu Gordillo
Pablo Piedras
