Research Interests Academic Career
Jennifer Patterson
RESEARCH INTERESTS ACADEMIC CAREER HONORS AND AWARDS COMMITTEES AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES Dr. Pattersonâs 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;
(REMES) CHIRAL FLAME RETARDANT MATERIALS: DESIGN, SYNTHESIS AND STUDY OF CHIRALITY-FLAME RETARDANCY RELATIONSHIP
Funding: European Union, Marie SkĆodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 796330)Region: EuropeProject period: 2019 â 2021Principal Investigators: Supervisor: Dr. De-Yi Wang (deyi.wang@imdea.org); Fellow: Dr. Jianfang Cui The development of new strategy to study
New bioresorbable materials for implant applications
Our Institute has started a new research line on novel bioresorbable materials for implant applications (see related news in Spanish). This work will be initially supported by the BIOIMPLANT project (funded by the European Union under the Marie SkĆodowska-Curie Actions Innovative Training Networks).
Functional properties
Functional properties Fire resistance âą Rapid laboratory scale tests for screening (micro-scale combustion calorimetry and oxygen index). âą Dual cone calorimetry and UL94 Horizonal/Vertical Flame Chamber. Thermal âą DSC, TGA and Hot Disk Thermal Conductivity analyse. Thermal
Simulation
Simulation âą Simulation techniques at different scales (electronic, atomistic, mesoscopic and continuum) to design or improve materials and components by means of virtual testing and virtual processing.âą High-performance computer cluster (600+ Intel Xeon CPU cores and
Mechanical properties
Mechanical properties Mechanical testing of a wide range of materials, using electromechanical and hydraulic machines (quasi-static,dynamic, fracture and fatigue testing in a wide range of temperatures).âą Characterisation of mechanical properties at multiple length scales,
Microstructural and chemical characterisation
Microstructural and chemical characterisation âą 3D microscopy at different length-scales, including X-ray tomography, 3D-SEM, 3D-EDS and 3D-EBSD in the FIB and3D-TEM and 3D-EDS in the TEM.âą In-situ mechanical testing of mininaturised samples in the X-ray tomography system
The bests in China, also the bests in Spain
Dr. Xiaomin Zhao and Dr. Lingwei Yang have received the award to the best Doctoral Thesis at the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) in the academic year 2016-2017. The Doctoral Thesis of Dr. Zhao was defended in the Chemical Engineering Program and was co-supervised by Dr. D.-Y. Wang and Prof. J.
First Year Assessment of Mostafa Barzegar, entitle âMultiscale Computational Mechanics of Hybrid & Non-hybrid Compositesâ – In the Seminar Room at 11:00 pm
Abstract: This study aims to increase the understanding of the tensile failure of unidirectional hybrid and non-hybrid composite when subjected to tensile loadings. To achieve this goal several models with increasing complexity have been developed and implemented and the effects of tensile loading
PhD Defense of Daniel del Pozo entitle âNumerical Methods for the simulation of high velocity impact”, under the supervision of Prof. Ignacio Romero
The PhD Defense will take place, at 11:30 am, on next Thursday (22nd of November) in ETSI Industriales in aula D. The dissertation is entitled âNumerical Methods for the simulation of high velocity impact" Here is the link of the school address in google
First Year Assessment de XaquĂn Rodiles titulado âMolecular and chirality control of CNTs synthesized via FCCVD processââ En la Sala de Seminarios a las 12:00 hr
 ABSTRACT Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have been a focus of nanomaterial research over the past two decades, due to their wide range of potential applications. In recent years, studies have shown a high degree of molecular control of CNTs in terms of number of layer, morphology and alignment, as well
Synthesis, processing and integration of material
Synthesis, processing and integration of material Metallic alloysâą Bulk processing techniques: casting by induction and arc melting, as well as a Gleeble physical simulator, furnished with fixtures suitable for rolling, extrusion, torsion, sintering, welding, and rapid
Mauricio Terrones: Do something you like and that motivates you on a daily basis
«I strongly believe that it is important that everybody do something they like and motivate on a daily basis» Mauricio Terrones (Mexico DF, 1968) is a Physics Engineer by the Iberian-American University of Mexico City, did his PhD under the supervision of the former Nobel Laureate Harry Kroto and
Damien Tourret
«Dendritic microstructures are present in nearly every piece of metal around us» Damien Tourret received an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from INSA Toulouse (France) in 2006 and a PhD in Materials Science & Engineering from Ăcole des Mines de Paris (Mines ParisTech, France) in 2009. Before
Teresa PĂ©rez Prado
«IMDEA Materials has provided a unique opportunity both to mature as a scientist as well as to contribute to the creation and growth of a research institute in Spain» Dr. Pérez-Prado was born in Asturias, Spain. She completed an MSc in Physics at the Complutense University in Madrid (UCM) in 1994.
First Year Assessment of Clara Galera, entitle âAdditive manufacturing of high strength aluminum alloys with ZrH2 additionâ â In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract Additive manufacturing (AM) is a layer by layer process that has the potential to disrupt traditional fabrication methods. It allows fast manufacturing of three dimensional pieces from metallic powders, with great exibility of design, potential for weight reduction, fast production speed
Thomas Bieler: Asking critical questions is the basis for successful research
«Being curious about how the world works (from âwhy did this happen?â, to âwhy am I here?â) provides a motivation for asking critical questions, and provides the basis for successful research thrusts» Professor Thomas R. Bieler completed his Ph.D. in Materials Science (minor in continuum mechanics)
Teresa PĂ©rez Prado: IMDEA Materials has provided a unique opportunity to mature and grow
«IMDEA Materials has provided a unique opportunity both to mature as a scientist as well as to contribute to the creation and growth of a research institute in Spain» Dr. Pérez-Prado was born in Asturias, Spain. She completed an MSc in Physics at the Complutense University in Madrid (UCM) in 1994.
IMDEA Materials on tv: Bioculture applied to lightning technologies
Rubén Costa explains his research line related to biological lightning in the national tv news (in Spanish only)
Damien Tourret: Dendritic microstructures are present in nearly every piece of metal
«Dendritic microstructures are present in nearly every piece of metal around us» Damien Tourret received an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from INSA Toulouse (France) in 2006 and a PhD in Materials Science & Engineering from Ăcole des Mines de Paris (Mines ParisTech, France) in 2009. Before
Juan José Vilatela awarded best researcher under 40 by the Madrid regional government
Juan José Vilatela, head of the Multifunctional Nanocomposites group at IMDEA Materials, has been awarded best researcher under 40 by the Madrid regional government. The award giving ceremony will take place next november 14th in Madrid (Spain).
First Year Assessment of Alejandro RodrĂguez, entitle âAnalysis of the nucleation and growth mechanisms of fatigue cracks in Ni-based superalloysâ â In the Seminar Room at 4:30 pm
Abstract: Ni-based superalloys play an extremely important role in the aerospace industry due to their outstanding strength and chemical stability at high temperature. Most demanded components employed in jet engines are manufactured with these novel materials. Several statistical studies confirm
External use of X-Ray Tomograph PHOENIX
DESCRIPTION OF THE EQUIPMENTGE (Phoenix) Nanotom 160 kV with a Hamamatsu 7942-25SK detector (2K x 2K) and tungsten and molybdenum targets, with a nanofocus X-ray source. This equipment is capable of both radiography (RX) and computed tomography (XCT) modes.Attainable resolution varies between <1
First Year Assessment of Cristina Gutierrez, entitle âThird generation Îł-TiAl alloys for greener turbines: heat treatment and microstructure characterizationâ â In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
ABSTRACT The previous design of engines used for commercial aircrafts fan and turbine were driven with same shaft; new geared engines decouple fan and the low pressure turbine increasing angular velocity, and also centrifugal forces, so a change from conventional superalloy blades to lighter ones
First Year Assessment of Carmen FernĂĄndez, entitle âRigid fluorescent protein coatings for highly efficient and stable bio-hybrid LEDsâ â In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract Additive manufacturing (AM) is a layer by layer process that has the potential to disrupt traditional fabrication methods. It allows fast manufacturing of three dimensional pieces from metallic powders, with great exibility of design, potential for weight reduction, fast production speed
IMDEA Materials Institute Interview – RocĂo Muñoz Moreno
RocĂo Muñoz Moreno finished her joint PhD (IMDEA Materials and UCM III) in 2014. Then she joined the Cambridge University's Rolls-Royce UTC (University Technology Centre) as postdoc and currently, she is working in the HP 3D printing team in Barcelona as an R&D Materials System Integration
IMDEA Materials Institute Alumni Interview – Nathamar Dudamellâ
Dr. Nathamar Dudamell Caballero was born in Maracay, Venezuela. She completed a MSc in Metallurgy Engineering at the Central University in Caracas, Venezuela (UCV) in 2006. In 2007 she joined the ALCOAâs Aluminium Research and Development Center in Alicante site. In 2008 Dr. Dudamell Caballero
Arcadio Varonaâ
Arcadio Varona finished his PhD at IMDEA Materials in 2016, under the supervision of Ilchat Sabirov and Teresa PĂ©rez Prado. Later on, he joined GRUPO ANTOLIN-EUROTRIM as quality engineer. Starting this interview, would you explain us how your scientific vocation born? When and why did you take the
Nathamar Dudamellâ
Dr. Nathamar Dudamell Caballero was born in Maracay, Venezuela. She completed a MSc in Metallurgy Engineering at the Central University in Caracas, Venezuela (UCV) in 2006. In 2007 she joined the ALCOAâs Aluminium Research and Development Center in Alicante site. In 2008 Dr. Dudamell Caballero
RocĂo Muñoz Moreno
RocĂo Muñoz Moreno finished her joint PhD (IMDEA Materials and UCM III) in 2014. Then she joined the Cambridge University's Rolls-Royce UTC (University Technology Centre) as postdoc and currently, she is working in the HP 3D printing team in Barcelona as an R&D Materials System Integration
IMDEA Materials Institute Alumni Interview – Arcadio Varonaâ
Arcadio Varona finished his PhD at IMDEA Materials in 2016, under the supervision of Ilchat Sabirov and Teresa PĂ©rez Prado. Later on, he joined GRUPO ANTOLIN-EUROTRIM as quality engineer. Starting this interview, would you explain us how your scientific vocation born? When and why did you take the
Integrated Computational Materials Engineeringâ
Main research lines Virtual materials design, including virtual processing and virtual testing Virtual material discovery for functional applications, through the use of DFT, cluster expansion and atomistic approaches combined with AI.Virtual processing: Integration of modelling
Multiscale Characterization of Materials and Processes
Main research lines Advanced material characterisation, including microstructural, chemical and crystallographic information across several length scales and using different techniques Multiscale characterisation with optical and electron microscopy, X-rays, atom force microscopy,
Advanced Manufacturing
Main research lines Industry 4.0 Â Virtual testing of structural composites. Analysis of the effect of manufacturing defects on structural performance.Virtual processing of structural composites including hot-forming and out-of-autoclave (injection, infusion, compression moulding).
(OPTIQPAP) OPTIMIZATION OF QP STEELS DESIGNED FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS
The Project Commercialization of the Quenched and Partitioned (Q&P) steels to a large extent is currently limited by the lack of knowledge on their application related performance properties. The OptiQPAP project (Optimization of QP steels designed for industrial applications) addresses
(STEM) STRUCTURAL ENERGY HARVESTING COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Structural energy harvesting composite materials    âFunding: European Union, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 678565). ERC Starting grantRegion: EuropeProject period: 2016 â 2021Principal Investigator: Dr. Juan JosĂ© Vilatela (juanjose.vilatela@imdea.org)The purpose of this project is the
(MATERPLAT 2016-2017) ADVANCED MATERIALS AND NANOMATERIALS SPANISH TECHNOLOGICAL PLATFORM 2016-2017
Funding: Agencia Estatal de InvestigaciĂłn (Ministerio de EconomĂa, Industria y Comptetitividad). Technological Platforms call Region: Spain Project period: 2016 â 2017 Project IP: Miguel Ăngel Rodiel (miguel.angel.rodiel@imdea.org) The main purpose of the Advanced Materials and
(EQUINOX) A NOVEL PROCESS FOR MANUFACTURING COMPLEX SHAPED FE-AL INTERMETALLIC PARTS RESISTANT TO EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS
âFunding:Â European Union, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 689510) Partners:Â National Technical University of Athens (Project Coordinator), Elastotec GmbH Elastomertechniken, Kochanek Entwicklungsgesellschaft, IMDEA Materials Institute, Technica Univerzita V Liberci, Access e.V., Open Source
(EMULATE) MULTISCALE APPROACH FOR THE SIMULATION OF THERMOMECHANICAL PROBLEMS UNDER SEVERE CONDITIONS: APPLICATION TO MACHINING
Funding:Â Spanish Ministry of Innovation and competitiveness (National R&D Programme for Societal Challenges) (DPI2015-67667-C3-1-Râ)â Partners:Â MondragĂłn University, Technical University of Madrid and IMDEA Materials Institute (coordinator) Region:Â Spain Project period:Â 2016Â â 2018 Principal
(HYDTCOMP) INTRALAMINAR HYBRIDIZATION, USE OF SCRAPS AND ANALYSIS OF THEIR EFFECTS. CHARACTERIZATION AND MODELING
Funding:Â Spanish Ministry of Innovation and competitiveness (National R&D Programme for Societal Challenges) (MAT2015-69491-C3-2-R)â Region:Â Spain Project period:Â 2016Â â 2018 Principal Investigators:Â Drs. Roberto GuzmĂĄn de Villoria (roberto.guzman@imdea.org) and Claudio Lopes
(REDISH) CROR ENGINE DEBRIS IMPACT SHIELDING. DESIGN, MANUFACTURING, SIMULATION AND IMPACT TEST PREPARATION
REDISH: CROR Engine Debris Impact Shielding. Design, Manufacturing, Simulation and Impact Test Preparation Funding:Â European Union, Clean Sky Joint Undertaking 2, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 686946) Partners:Â IMDEA Materials Institute (Project Coordinator) and FundaciĂłn para la
(VIRMETAL) VIRTUAL DESIGN, VIRTUAL PROCESSING AND VIRTUAL TESTING OF METALLIC MATERIALS
Virtual design, processing and testing of advanced metallic alloys for engineering applications Funding:Â European Union, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 669141). ERC Advanced grant Region:Â Europe Project period:Â 2015Â â 2020 Principal Investigators:Â Prof. Javier Llorca
(ADVANSEAT) MODULAR CONCEPT FOR ULTRALIGH REMOVABLE ADVANCED CAR SEAT
Funding:Â Centre for Industrial Technological Development (CDTI, CIEN programme), Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness and Grupo AntolĂnPartners:Â National consortium led by Grupo AntolĂn. IMDEA Materials Institute collaborates with Grupo AntolĂnRegion:Â SpainProject period:Â 2015Â â
(NEOADFOAM) INNOVATIVE ADDITIVES FOR FOAMS WITH IMPROVED THERMAL INSULATION AND FIRE RESISTANCE
Funding:Â Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (National R&D Programme for Societal Challenges) (RTC-2015-3340-3)â, thematic objective "âPromotion of technological development, innovation and quality research"Partners:Â TOLSA S.A. (Project Coordinator), Cellmat group (University of
(ONLINE-RTM) ONLINE NDT RTM INSPECTION IN COMPOSITES
Funding: AIRBUS Operations S.L. and CDTI (CIEN 2014 programme) Region: Spain Project period: 2014 â 2017 Principal Investigator: Dr. Carlos GonzĂĄlez (carlosdaniel.gonzalez@imdea.org) ONLINE-RTM is a research collaboration between IMDEA Materials and AIRBUS Operations aiming at analysing sensor
(DIMMAT) MULTISCALE DESIGN OF ADVANCED MATERIALS
Funding:Â Regional Government of MadridPartners:Â IMDEA Materials Institute (Project Coordinator), National Centre for Metals Research (CSIC), Materials Science Institute of Madrid (CSIC), Institute For Nuclear Fusion of the Technical University of Madrid, Technical University of Madrid, Carlos III
(MAD2D) FUNDAMENTAL PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS OF GRAPHENE AND OTHER BIDIMENSIONAL MATERIALS
Funding: Regional Government of MadridPartners: Materials Science Institute of Madrid (CSIC) (Coordinator), IMDEA Nanoscience Institute, IMDEA Materials Institute, IMDEA Energy Institute and Autonomous University of MadridRegion: MadridProject period: 2014 â 2018Principal Investigator: Dr. Juan JosĂ©
(VIRTEST) MULTISCALE VIRTUAL TESTING OF CFRP SAMPLES
Funding: Fokker Aerostructures B.V. Region: International Project period: 2014 â 2019 Principal Investigator: Dr. Claudio LĂłpes (claudio.lopes@imdea.org) Funded by
(ITER PCRS) STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF THE ITER PRE-COMPRESSION RINGS
Funding Organization:Â EADS CASA Espacio / F4E Region:Â Internationalâ Project Period:Â 2012 â 2017 Principal Investigator:Â Dr.Carlos GonzĂĄlez Contact:Â carlosdaniel.gonzalez@imdea.org ITER (acronym of International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) is an international nuclear fusion research
(ENERYARN) NANOSTRUCTURED YARN COMPOSITES FOR STRUCTURAL ENERGY STORAGE
Funding: European Union, Marie SkĆodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 797176) Partners: IMDEA Materials Institute Project period: 2018 â 2020 Project Coordinador: Supervisor: Dr. Juan JosĂ© Vilatela (juanjose.vilatela@imdea.org); Fellow: Anastasiia
(CONSYS) DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW TRANSITIONAL ELEMENT
(MINIMAL) CHARACTERIZATION AND MODELLING OF DISLOCATION INTERFACE INTERACTIONS IN METALLIC LAMINATES AT MULTIPLE SCALES
âFunding: European Union, Marie SkĆodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 749192) Region:Â Europe Project period:Â 2018 â 2019 Principal Investigators:Â Supervisor: Dr. Jon Molina (jon.molina@imdea.org); Fellow: Dr. Zhilin Liu (zhilin.liu@imdea.org) The
(NAMBAT) QUEST FOR SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE BATTERIES USING NA-ION, MG AND HYBRID CONCEPTS
âFunding:Â Ministerio de EconomĂa, Industria y Competitividad. Retos investigaciĂłn: Proyectos I+D+i Region:Â National Project period:Â 2018 â 2020 Partners:Â University of CĂłrdoba (Project Coordinator), IMDEA Materials Institute Principal Investigator:Â Dr. Vinodkumar Etacheri
(PRECONTIAL) PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS OF TiAl CONTAINMENT
(ELAM) ULTRAFINE EUTECTICS BY LASER ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Funding: Ministerio de Ciencia e InnovaciĂłn. M-ERA.NETÂ Partners: DLR Institute of Materials Research (Project Coordinator), IMDEA Materials Institute, Fraunhofer Gesellschaft Zur Foerderung Der Angewandten Forschung E.V, Access e.v., Wigner Research Center for Physics, Procter & Gamble
(IMPACT TIAL) DATA DISPERSION STUDY IN IN718 AND BALLISTIC TESTS IN TiAl
Funding Company: ITP AeroPeriod: 2017 â 2018Principal Investigators: Dr. Jon M. Molina (jon.molina@imdea.org) and Dr. Ilchat Sabirov (ilchat.sabirov@imdea.org)
(NEWTOP) NEW FIRE RETARDANT ADDITIVES TO POLYMERS
Funding Company: Liaoning Jinghua New Materials Inc.Period: 2017 â 2018Principal Investigator: Dr. De-Yi Wang (deyi.wang@imdea.org)
(ALFORAMA) INNOVATIVE AL ALLOY FOR AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL PARTS USING ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
Funding: European Union, Clean Sky Joint Undertaking 2, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 755610) Partners: Lortek (Project Coordinator), University of Leuven and IMDEA Materials Institute Region:Â Europe Project period:Â 2017 â 2020 Principal Investigator: Drs. Srdjan Milenkovic
(FIREMEC) STUDY OF THE MECHANISMS OF ACTUATION OF POLYOLS WITH FIRE RETARDANT CAPABILITIES
Funding Company: Repsol S.A.Period: 2017 â 2018Principal Investigator: Dr. De-Yi Wang (deyi.wang@imdea.org)
(SUMER) STUDY OF THE COMPREHENSIVE UTILIZATION OF MAGNESIUM SOURCES IN THE SALT LAKES DESIGN FOR FLAME RETARDANT EPOXY RESINS
Funding: Qinghai Institute of Salt LakesRegion:Â InternationalProject period:Â 2017 â 2019Principal Investigator:Â Dr. De-Yi Wang (deyi.wang@imdea.org)The main objet of this project is to the design and preparation of multifunctional magnesium-based nanomaterials and its application in flame retardant
(MAVIS) NEW MATERIAL SOLUTIIONS FOR THE OPTIMIZATION OF AC ROOF UNITS
Funding:Â Sanz ClimaRegion:Â SpainProject period:Â 2017 â 2018Principal Investigator:Â Dr. De-Yi Wang (deyi.wang@imdea.org)The principal aim of this project is to find new material solutions as an alternative to polyester/GF composites for climate components in vehicles. These solutions should fulfil at
(MICROMECH II) MICROSTRUCTURE BASED MATERIAL MECHANICAL MODEL FOR SUPERALLOYS
Funding: Industria de Turbopropulsores S.A.Region:Â SpainProject period:Â 2017 â 2019Principal Investigator: Dr. Javier Segurado (javier.segurado@imdea.org)The MICROMECH II project is the follow up of the Clean Sky MICROMECH project and is focused on the development of more elaborated micromechanical
(SORCERER) STRUCTURAL POWER COMPOSITES FOR FUTURE CIVIL AIRCRAFT
 Funding: European Union, Clean Sky Joint Undertaking 2, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 738085)Partners: Imperial College (Project Coordinator), Chalmers University of Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology and IMDEA Materials InstituteRegion: EuropeProject period: 2017 â
(MOFMAP) TAILORED METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORK FROM HYBRID TO MULTIFUNCTIONAL FLAME RETARDANT POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITES
Funding: European Union, Marie SkĆodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 705365)Region:Â EuropeProject period:Â 2017 â 2019Principal Investigator: Supervisor: Dr. De-Yi Wang (deyi.wang@imdea.org); Fellow: Dr. Xiao-Lin QiThe main objective of this project is to
(CRACK-TIAL) THE HIGH TEMPERATURE FATIGUE BEHAVIOR OF A THIRD GENERATION GAMMA TiAi ALLOY FOR GREENER TURBINES
Funding: Ministerio de Ciencia e InnovaciĂłn. Retos investigaciĂłn: Proyectos I+D+i Region:Â NationalProject period:Â 2017 â 2019Principal Investigator:Â Dr. MarĂa Teresa PĂ©rez Prado (teresa.perez.prado@imdea.org)Enhancing transport sustainability is one of the great challenges of the XXI century.
(SIMUFORM) INTERPLY FRICTION BEHAVIOUR IN FRESH COMPOSITE LAMINATES AND IMPLICATIONS IN MANUFACTURING. A COMBINED EXPERIMENTAL-SIMULATION APPROACH
Funding: FIDAMCRegion:Â SpainProject period:Â 2017 â 2019Principal Investigator:Â Dr. Carlos GonzĂĄlez (carlosdaniel.gonzalez@imdea.org)The main objet of the SIMUFORM project is to develop a physically based numerical methodology based on the finite element method to analize laminate inter-ply
(ACERCOM) FIBER METAL LAMINATES FOR APPLICATION IN MARINE RENEWABLE ENERGY
Funding:Â Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (National R&D Programme for Societal Challenges) (RTC-2016-5076-3)â, thematic objective âPromotion of technological development, innovation and quality researchâPartners:Â Arcelor Mittal (Project Coordinator), Technical University of Madrid
(DYNACOMP) DYNAMIC BEHAVIOUR OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS FOR NEXT GENERATION AEROENGINES
Funding: European Union, Marie SkĆodowska-Curie actions, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 722096)Partners: IMDEA Materials Institute (Project Coordinator), HEXCEL, Micro Materials, Technical University of Madrid and Madri+d foundationRegion: EuropeProject period: 2016 â 2020Principal
(MAFMA) MULTISCALE ANALYSIS OF FATIGUE IN MG ALLOYS
Funding:Â European Union, Marie SkĆodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 795658)Partners:Â IMDEA Materials InstituteProject period:Â 2019 â 2021Project Coordinador:Â Supervisor: Prof. Javier Llorca (javier.llorca@imdea.org); Fellow: Anxin Ma
(BIOIMPLANT ITN) EUROPEAN TRAINING NETWORK TO DEVELOP IMPROVED BIORESORBABLE MATERIALS FOR ORTHOPAEDIC AND VASCULAR IMPLANT APPLICATIONS
Funding: European Union, Horizon 2020 MSCA Innovative Training Network (ITN) (Grant Agreement 813869) Partners: National University of Ireland, Galway (Project Coordinator), IMDEA Materials Institute, Boston Scientific Limited, The Queens University of Belfast (UK), RWTH Aachen (DE), Vascular Flow
(HUC) DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A POWDER HIP ROUTE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE ASTROLOY TO MANUFACTURE ULTRAFANÂź IP TURBINE CASINGS
Funding:European Union, Clean Sky Joint Undertaking 2, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 821044)Region: EuropeProject period: 2018 â 2021Partners: CEIT-IK4 (Project Coordinator), IMDEA Materials Institute, Aubert & Duval SAS, Universidad del PaĂs Vasco, Interuniversitario Nazionale per la
(SAM) SUPERALLOYS FOR ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
(ENVIDIA) VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THE DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING OF AIRPLANE TURBINE ENGINES
Funding: Ministerio de EconomĂa, Industria y Competitividad. Retos colaboraciĂłn Region: National Project period: 2018 â 2020 Partners: ITP Aero (Project Coordinator), IMDEA Materials Institute, Universidad PolitĂ©cnica de Madrid, Universidad del PaĂs Vasco Principal Investigator: Dr.
(NANOYARN) EXPLOITING LOW-DIMENSIONAL PROPERTIES OF CARBON NANOTUBES IN MACROSCOPIC YARNS FOR CHARGE TRANSFER AND STORAGE
âFunding: Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) Region: InternationalProject period: 2018 â 2021Principal Investigator: Dr. Juan JosĂ© Vilatela (juan.josevilatela@imdea.org)With their intrinsic combination of toughness, conductivity, large porosity and lightweight, CNT
(PRO-CSL) PROTEIN STABILIZATION FOR LUMINESCENT SOLAR CONCENTRATORS
(VITAL) VIRTUAL TESTING OF METALLIC MATERIALS
âFunding: Fonds National de la Recherche LuxembourgRegion: InternationalProject period: 2018 â 2020Partners: IMDEA Materials Institute (Project Coordinator), e-XstreamPrincipal Investigator: Supervisor Dr. Javier Segurado (javier.segurado@imdea.org); Fellow: Marco Magri
(UNIEXTEST) MECHANICAL STRENGTH OF EXPANDED JUNCTIONS
(MACHSYNCH) HIGH TEMPERATURE MINIATURE MECHANICAL TESTING RIG FOR SYNCHROTRON TOMOGRAPHY
(POPSICLE) DEVELOPMENT OF ADVANCED MATERIALS FOR LIGHTING APPLICATIONS
(NEWCPLECS) NEW CIRCULAR POLARIZED LIGHT-EMITTING ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
Funding: European Union, Marie SkĆodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships, Horizon 2020 Programme (Grant Agreement 795905) Partners: IMDEA Materials Institute Project period: 2018 â 2020 Project Coordinador: Supervisor: Dr. RubĂ©n Costa (ruben.costa@imdea.org); Fellow: Julio Jacinto
We are working in a paradigm swift related to lightning technologies
Rubén Costa is working in a paradigm swift related to lightning technologies, based in biological LEDs. Read more about his research line on solar windows in this article published by "El Mundo" journal (in Spanish only).
PhD Defense of Alfonso Monreal entitle âEnergy Harvesting Materials Based on Carbon Nanotube Fibre for Tough Electronicsâ, under the supervision of Dr. Juan JosĂ© Vilatela
The PhD Defense will take place, at 12 noon, on next Friday (26th of October) in the âsala verdeâ, on the first floor, in the Escuela de Ingenieros de Caminos, UPM (ETSI Caminos, Ciudad Universitaria) The dissertation is entitled âEnergy Harvesting Materials Based on Carbon Nanotube Fibre for
Impact of expandable graphite on flame retardancy and mechanical properties of rigid polyurethane foam
Seminar of Prof. Oana Cazacu, from the University of Florida, entitle âNew models for description of plastic anisotropy of single crystals and polycrystalsâ – At 12:00 pm in the Seminar Room
 Abstract: It is presented a rigorous framework developed for formulation of constitutive models. Based on representation theory for tensor functions and scale-bridging theorems, this framework enables the development of constitutive models that account for the influence of crystallographic
Scientific Council
The Board of Trustees and the Director are assisted in their functions by the Scientific Council, an advisory board made up by 15 scientists from all over the world with expertise in the different areas of research covered by the Institute. The tasks of the Scientific Council include the selection
Board of Trustees
The main governing body of the Institute is the Board of Trustees. The Board includes representatives of the regional government de Madrid (7), permanent trustees designated by other public research institutions (2), universities and research centers of Madrid (4), scientists with an international
A material similar to sand that emits high quality white light for a new generation of LEDs hybrid
The high content of blue light presented by current LEDs can be harmful to the human retina, especially for children, and has a negative impact on our brainÂŽs chemistry. RubĂ©n Costa, researcher at the IMDEA Materials Institute of Madrid; Elena Lalinde and JesĂșs Berenguer, from the University of La
Madrid hosts the 55th annual technical meeting of the Society of Engineering Science (SES), the first time outside the US
We are hosting the 55th edition of the Annual Technical Meeting of the Society of Engineering Science (SES). The SES Technical Meeting is held annually to provide an interdisciplinary forum for the exchange of ideas and information among the various disciplines of engineering and the physical and
Seminar of Prof. Jesus Barrio, from the Ben-Gurion University (Israel), entitle âRational Design of Carbon Nitride Materials by Supramolecular Preorganization of Monomersâ – At 11:00 am in the Seminar Room
Abstract Over the past few years, graphitic carbon nitride (g-CN) has attracted widespread attention due to its outstanding electronic properties, which have been exploited in various applications, including in photo- and electro-catalysis, heterogeneous catalysis, CO2 reduction, water splitting,
Seminar of Prof. Irene J. Beyerlein, from the University of California at Santa Barbara, entitle âDiscrete slip crystal plasticity modeling of deformation in nanolayered materialsâ – At 12:30 pm in the Seminar Room
Discrete slip crystal plasticity modeling of deformation in nanolayered materials Irene J. Beyerlein1, Tianju Chen2, Rui Yuan2, Caizhi Zhou2,3 1 Mechanical Engineering Department, Materials Department, University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara 93106, USA 2 Department of Materials
First Year Assessment of Venkata Sai, entitle âNanoscale engineered electrode materials for high performance Lithium-ion batteriesâ â In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract Herein, highly ordered mesoporous pseudocapacitive electrodes for superior Li-ion storage are discussed. Hierarchical 1-D Co3O4nanorods of size ~20 nm with interfaces between the crystallites were synthesized using hydrothermal method followed by calcination. This 1D nanorods exhibited
Sino-Spanish Joint Research Center of Advanced Materials
On 15th September 2018, nine units from China and Spain (Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beihang University, The Going Global Confederation of China Petroleum & Chemical Industry from China, the Technical University of Madrid, IMDEA Materials Institute, the Department of Innovation,
First Year Assessment of Clara Galera, entitle âAAdditive manufacturing of high strength aluminum alloys with ZrH2 additionâ â In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract Additive manufacturing (AM) is a layer by layer process that has the potential to disrupt traditional fabrication methods. It allows fast manufacturing of three dimensional pieces from metallic powders, with great exibility of design, potential for weight reduction, fast production speed
IMDEA Crime Scene Investigation
Researchers belonging to all IMDEA institutes solved a new crime in the activity "IMDEA-CSI" as part of the European Researchers' Night Madrid 2018. More information about the event in this podcast (radio show "Por tres razones", RTVE)
Seminar of Dr. Laszlo Sturz from the Access e.V. Intzestr. (Germany), entitle âMicrogravity experiments on solidificationâ – At 3:00 pm in the Seminar Room
Abstract: Solidification is one of the major steps in producing parts from the molten material in casting, welding or additive manufacturing. On top of process optimization and simulation to obtain good mould filling and minimized defects, the quality of the cast parts depends strongly on the
First Year Assessment de Wenliang Feng, titulado âNa-ion Hybrid Energy Storage Devices Based on Nanoengineered Electrodesâ â En la Sala de Seminarios a las 12:00 am
Abstract In this study, dimension control and nanostructure design were applied in developing electrode materials for superior Na-ion storage. Firstly, hierarchical Co3O4nanorods with increased number of interfaces between individual nanocrystallites were prepared for enhancing pseudocapacitance
First Year Assessment of Maria Azzurra, entitle âIntermediate strain rate testing methodologies for composite materials characterisationâ â In the Seminar Room at 12:00 am
ABSTRACT: The main objective of this work is to create a physical platform for material characterization and parameter identification at macroscale as a function of applied strain rate, understanding how the strain rate affects the damage and mechanical response of three different composite material
Ruben costa, the sole spanish researcher selected to participate in the World Economic Forum meeting in Tianjin
RubĂ©n Costa, senior researcher at IMDEA Materials, has been recognized as one of the best scientists in the world under the age of 40 by the Word Economic Forum. He will play an important role at the Forumâs Annual Meeting of the New Champions, which is taking place in Tianjin, Peopleâs
Development and characterization of multilayer laser cladded high speed steels
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Our Scientific Director and head of the Mechanics of Materials research group, Prof Javier Llorca, explains his vision of the researcher's career in this interview (in Spanish only)
PhD Defense of Evgeny Senokos entitle âDevelopment of Multifunctional Flexible and Structural Supercapacitors Based on CNT Fibers”
The PhD Defense will take place, at 12 noon, on next Friday (7th of September) in the âsala verdeâ, on the first floor, in the Escuela de Ingenieros de Caminos, UPM (ETSI Caminos, Ciudad Universitaria) The dissertation is entitled âDevelopment of Multifunctional Flexible and Structural
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Seminar of Prof. Piaras Kelly, from the University of Auckland (NZ), entitle âAdvanced Composite Materials: manufacturing quality products efficientlyâ – At 12:00 pm in the Seminar Room
Abstract: Advanced composite materials are now used in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, marine, construction, transport and recreational sport. The ever-increasing pressure on producing quality parts effectively and efficiently has led to many innovations over the years in
Nanostructured commercially pure titanium for development of miniaturized biomedical implants
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Goal and Vision The Next Generation of Composite Materials Programme aims at developing solutions for high performance structural composites with enhanced multifunctional capabilities such as thermal, electrical and fire resistance. The programme is focused on key aspects
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Research Assistant Elisa Fresta awarded with best Master Thesis Prize
Research Assistant Elisa Fresta has been awarded a Prize for one of the best Master Thesis (year 2015/2016) from the University of Turin. The thesis was developed at both the University of Turin and the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg under the supervision of Prof. Claudia Barolo and Dr. Rubén
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We will develop the first solar window made of organic materials thanks to the BBVA Foundation
Rubén Costa and his team (below) will develop the first solar window made of organic materials thanks to a grant awarded by the BBVA Foundation. You can read here a related article published by "El Confidencial" journal (Spanish)
New nanostructured material for capacitive deionization
Researchers from our institute have developed in collaboration with IMDEA Energy a new current collector-free capacitive deionization architecture based on electrodes consisting of a porous metal oxide network interpenetrated into porous fibres of carbon nanotube. The full device has a large salt
OptiQPAP participation at THERMEC 2018
The OptiQPAP consortium members have participated at the THERMEC 2018 Conference, which was held on July 8-13 in Paris. THERMEC Conference is the main international event in the area of thermo-mechanical processing of steels. The recent outcomes of the OptiQPAP project were presented in oral talks
First Year Assessment of Mario Rueda entitle âNanoindentation impact testing methodologies for the high strain rate characterization of materials at the microscaleâ â In the Seminar Room at 09:30 am
Abstract: In view of the future application of polymer matrix composites for structural components subjected to impact loads, there is a need for development of experimentally calibrated constitutive models for polymers that include their inherent viscoelastic and viscoplastic behavior. These
Last June, IMDEA Materials hosted the First International Workshop on Multi-functional Nanocarbon Fibres Â
Last June, IMDEA Materials hosted the First International Workshop on Multi-functional Nanocarbon Fibres. The meeting gathered leading international researchers working on nanocarbons developing the next generation of functional carbon fibres and fabrics based on nanobuilding blocks. There were
PhD Defense â Zhi Li âIgnition Delaying and Smoke Suppression Study of Fire-Retardant Polymer Compositesâ, under the supervision of Dr. De-Yi Wang
Time, Place, PhD thesis Title The Ph.D work is entitled as âIgnition Delaying and Smoke Suppression Study of Fire-Retardant Polymer Compositesâ under the supervision of Dr. De-Yi Wang. This event will be taking place at 12:00am (16th, July) in âSeminar Roomâ of ETS de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales
Seminar of Dr. Lukas Helfen, from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, entitle âSynchrotron Laminography: A Technique for In situ Observation of Damage and its Evolution Inside Engineering Materials â – At 1:00 pm in the Seminar Room
Synchrotron Laminography: A Technique for In situObservation of Damage and its Evolution Inside Engineering Materials Lukas Helfen,1,2Mark N. Mavrogordato,3Thilo F. Morgeneyer,4T. Baumbach1 1 Institute for Photon Science and Synchrotron Radiation, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, PO Box 3640,
Seminar of Dr. Mariana Hamer, from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), entitle âPorphyrin-based nanomaterials: design, synthesis and applicationsâ – At 11:30 am in the Seminar Room
Porphyrin-based nanomaterials: design, synthesis and applications Abstract The development of new nanomaterials and nanotechnology currently have a huge impact on modern science. Within this trend, a field that has taken relevance is the construction of nanometric supramolecular systems through
PhD Defense â Miguel Herraez “Computational Micromechanics Models for Damage and Fracture of Fiber-Reinforced Polymers”, under the supervision of Prof. Carlos GonzĂĄlez and Dr. ClĂĄudio Lopes.
The PhD Defense will take place, at 12 noon, on next Friday (13th, July) in the seminar room of the Department of Materials Science at the School of Civil Engineering of UPM (ETSI Caminos, Ciudad Universitaria). The dissertation is entitled "Computational Micromechanics Models for Damage and
First Year Assessment of VerĂłnica FernĂĄndez – Luna, entitle âTowards the understanding of FP-coating stability in Bio-LEDsâ â In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
ABSTRACT Solid-state lighting (SSL) is one of the biggest achievements of the 20th century. It has completely changed our modern life with respect to general illumination (light-emitting diodes), flat devices and displays (organic light-emitting diodes), and small labelling systems (light-emitting
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Effect of solutes on the rate sensitivity in Ti-xAl-yMo-zV and Ti-xAl-yMo-zCr ÎČ-Ti alloys
High throughput analysis of solute effects on the mechanical behavior and slip activity of beta titanium alloys.
Understanding the high temperature reversed yield asymmetry in a Mg-rare earth alloy by slip trace analysis.
Effect of layer thickness on the mechanical behavior of oxidation-strengthened Zr/Nb nanoscale multilayers
Ballistic performance of hybrid nonwoven/woven polyethyelene fabric shield
Prof. Javier Llorca awarded by SOCIEMAT
Prof. Javier Llorca, Scientific Director of IMDEA Materials Institute, has received the award to the best scientific career by SOCIEMAT Javier Llorca receiving the SOCIEMAT award to the best scientific career during the CNMAT 2018 conference
PhD Defense â Mohammad Marvi-Mashhadi “Multiscale Characterization and Modelling of Polyurethane Foamsâ, supervised by Dr. Claudio Lopes and Prof. Dr. Javier LLorca.
The PhD Defense will take place on next Wednesday (11th, July), at 12 noon, at the "Seminar room" in the  ââ Departamento de ciencia de Materiales,  E.T.S.I. Caminos(Campus de Ciudad Universitaria,
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Seminar of Dr. Vilas G. Pol, from Purdue University, entitle âEngineered Electrodes for Efficient Energy Storage and Battery Safetyâ – At 12:00 pm in the Seminar Room
Abstract ViPER (Vilas Polâs Energy Research) laboratory at Purdue University focuses their research activities on the development of high capacity electrode materials, their engineering for longer cycle life and improved safety. Considering the advantages and limitations of known synthesis
The 4th review meeting
The 4th OptiQPAP progress meeting was hosted by the University of Gent (Gent, Belgium) on 15th of June, 2018. Project partners presented and discussed their research activities in frame of the OptiQPAP project within last 6 months. The future research plans and dissemination activities were updated.
Rubén Costa, awarded one of the 2018 Leonardo Grants to Researchers and Cultural Creators
Dr. Rubén Costa has been awarded one of the 2018 Leonardo Grants to Researchers and Cultural Creators by the BBVA Foundation. Leonardo Grants are intended to directly support personnal projects of researchers and cultural creators in intermediate stages of their professional careers, between 30 and
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First Year Assessment of Ismael GĂłmez entitle â”Algorithms and tools for detection and characterization of molecular porosity and applications thereof”â â In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
IMDEA Materials will host the First International Workshop on Multi-functional Nanocarbon Fibres
The First International Workshop on Multi-functional Nanocarbon Fibres, which will take place at the IMDEA Materials Institute between 27-29 June, 2018, will gather leading researchers around the globe working on nanocarbons, with a view to developing the next generation of functional carbon fibres
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Clean Sky 2 visit
Past tuesday 5th of June, representatives of the Clean Sky 2 visit our Institute as part of the Engine Integrated Technology Demonstrator (ITD) annual meeting, organized by ITP Aero. Our Instutute is currently participating in 3 Clean Sky 2 projects: REDISH, (CROR Engine Debris Impact SHielding.
Seminar of Carlos M. Atienza, from the Biomechanics Institute of Valencia, entitle â3D printing technologies, new possibilities for customized products and services for TOCâ – At 12:00 pm in the Seminar Room
3D printing technologies, new possibilities for customized products and services for TOC There will be first an introduction to the activities of the IBV (Valencia Biomechanics Institute), to then explain the biomechanical bases of additive manufacturing through EBV that led the IBV to work on this
CO2 Induced Synthesis of Zn-Al Layered Double Hydroxide Nanostructures towards Efficiently Reducing Fire Hazards of Polymeric Materials
Summer School & Industry Day: Additive Manufacturing
On July 23rd and 24th IMDEA Materials Institute organizes a Summer School on Additive Manufacturing and an Industry Day where prominent companies (Siemens, ITP, Renishaw, HP, LPW Technologies, Mizar Additive) will discuss the progress of the field as well as the challenges ahead. This event is
First Year Assessment of AndrĂ© Rittner Pires Correa entitle âA numerical approach on thermoforming simulation of UD prepregsâ â In the Seminar Room at 12:00 pm
Abstract Composite materials are a serious competitor for lightweight metals used in the aerospace and automotive industry. Fast production methods like thermo-folding, diaphragm forming or stamping can produce large numbers of CFRP components in a cost efficient way. The weight saving benefits of
Success in call 2018 of Marie SkĆodowska-Curie Actions Innovative Training Networks
One Marie SkĆodowska-Curie Action Innovative Training Networks (ITN) has recently been awarded to our Institute, representing a 17% success rate. This new project (BioImplant ITN) will train 12 young researchers in the area of development of bioresorbable materials for orthopaedic and vascular
Mid-term report
The OptiQPAP project has successfully undergone mid-term review by the Research Fund for Coal Steel. The mid-term report of the OptiQPAP project was approved by the Committee after the evaluation that took place on April 27 at the CSM headquarters (Rome).
MINIMAL project
MINIMAL is a research endeavour which will contribute significantly towards improving analysis/predictive tools for dislocation-interface interactions in metallic nanolaminates, which have attracted application as mechanical parts in Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS). It is funded by the
Seminar of Dr. Indrat Aria, from Cranfield University, entitle âSynergistic CVD graphene and ALD alumina for permeation barrier applicationsâ – At 1:00 pm in the Seminar Room
Abstract Permeation barrier films are critical to a wide range of applications ranging from food and medical packaging to organic electronics and photovoltaics. For some of these applications, not only low permeation values are required but also flexible and transparent. Here, I will present
Seminar of Dr. Eric JĂ€gle, from the Max Planck Institute of Metals Research in DĂŒsseldorf (Germany), entitle “Alloys for Additive Manufacturing, Alloys by Additive Manufacturingâ – At 11:00 am in the Seminar Room
Abstract As Additive Manufacturing technologies are being adopted in more and more industries, the focus of research and development is shifting to the materials in use. On the one hand, limited processability of high-performance materials restrict the robustness of the process in some cases, while
OptiQPAP consortium will organize a Special Issue on âAdvanced high strength steels by quenching and partitioningâ in the open-access journal Metals
The OptiQPAP consortium members have been invited to organize a Special Issue âAdvanced high strength steels by quenching and partitioningâ in the open-access journal Metals, which belongs to the Q1 journals in the area of Metallurgy. The main objectives of this Special Issue are to disseminate
Annual report 2017 is out
The outcome of the research activities performed during year 2017 is summarized in this document. Information about the centre Principal Investigators, current research projects, research infrastructures as well as dissemination activities can be found in this annual report, together with scientific
Jon Molina awarded best young researcher by UC3M
Dr. Jon Molina has been awarded as one of the best young researchers by Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M). The full information of this award can be found in this link (in Spanish only)
Large surface area lends superpowers to ultra-porous materials
Some materials are special not for what they contain, but for what they donât contain. Such is the case with metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) â ultra-porous structures that are being developed for a variety of future applications from fire-proofing to drug-delivery. Read the whole article in HORIZON
Seminar of Prof. Marisol – MartĂn GonzĂĄlez, from the Instituto de Micro y NanotecnologĂa, entitle âNanoengineering thermoelectrics to improve their efficiency: some examplesâ – At 12:00 am in the Seminar Room
Short summary of her group Functional Nanoscale Devices for Energy Recovery Group (FINDER) (Instituto de Micro y NanotecnologĂa) Their research is focused on the optimization of thermoelectric devices via nanostructuration. A thermoelectric device isĂÂ able to transform temperature differences into
Optoelectronics special issue
A special issue organized by our colleague Rubén Costa on new materials and approaches for optoelectronics is free to read in ChemPlusChem through May! Check it out under this link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/21926506/83/4
Seminar of Dr. Thomas Bieler, from the department of Physical Metallurgy, Grain Boundaries, Crystal Plasticity from IMDEA Materials, entitle âThe challenge of finding critical resolved shear stress values for meso-scale modeling of  titanium alloysâ – At 12:00 am in the Seminar Room
Short bio: Professor Thomas R. Bieler earned a B.A. in Applied Mechanics at University of California at San Diego in 1978 followed by a M.S. In Ceramic Engineering at University of Washington (Seattle) in 1980.  He worked for five years at Sandia National Laboratory in Livermore on high rate