Activities

PhD Defense of Jorge Valilla, entitled “Additive Manufacturing of Functionally Graded Materials: Insights from Advanced Characterization and Computational Thermodynamics” – on January 30, 2026, at 10:30 a.m.

The PhD defence will take place in the Video Room 3.S1.08, Rey Pastor Library Building of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.How to get there: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Av.+de+la+Universidad,+30,+28911+Legan%C3%A9s,+Madrid,+Spain (Avda. de la Universidad, 30, Rey Pastor Building, Leganés) The dissertation is titled “Additive Manufacturing

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Seminar by Dmytro Lesyk, from the Aeronautics Advanced Manufacturing Center (CFAA) of the University of the Basque Country (EHU), entitled “Laser PBF Additive Manufacturing and Post-Processing Superalloys” – on Thursday 29, at 10:00a.m, in the Board of Trustees Room.

Abstract: Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing of precise metal components for aerospace and biomedical applications using key powder materials with exceptional properties, such as Ti-, Ni-, and Co-based alloys, is a promising approach, given the possibility of reducing

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Seminar by Prof. Jan G. Korvink from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany, entitled “High-resolution magnetic resonance on moving fluids, tissues, and insects” – on February 3, at noon, in the Auditorium.

Abstract: Our understanding of natural processes in the life sciences is very strongly dependent on our ability to observe in sufficient detail how an organism’s biochemical processes evolve, and how they connect to that organism’s overall behaviour. This is partially

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FYA of Laura Rosso entitled “Design and development of metal halide perovskite for photocatalytic applications” – 21st January at 11:30 a.m. in the Seminar Room.

Abstract: Metal halide perovskites have attracted increasing attention in recent years due to their outstanding physico-chemical properties and excellent performance in diverse photocatalytic reactions. However, most studies focus on lead-based perovskites, whose toxicity has driven the search for safer alternatives.

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Seminar by Professor Richard M. Hall. from University of Birmingham, entitled “Beyond the standard – the case for advanced testing of orthopaedic implants.” – on February 10, at noon, in the Seminar Room.

Abstract: Joint replacement is rightfully considered one of the most techno-clinical success stories of the latter part of the 20th Century with numerous patients particularly those of advancing years having improved quality of life. Despite the latest range of materials

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Seminar by Prof. Dr. Xiaoyu Ju from the University of Science and Technology of China, entitled “Research on the Fire Characteristics and Prevention and Control Technologies of EVs in Underground Garages” – on January 30th, at 11:30 am, in the Seminar Room.

Abstract: With the growing number of electric vehicles (EVs) in underground parking garages, new fire risks emerge that are not adequately addressed by current safety standards. Our research tackles this urgent issue by developing a targeted fire suppression solution. Through

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Seminar by Dr. Muhammad Naeem, MSCA Senior Post-doctoral Researcher at IMDEA Materials Institute, entitled “Decoding cryogenic deformation mechanisms through in-situ neutron and synchrotron diffraction” – on January 22, at noon, in the Auditorium.

Abstract: The performance of metallic materials under cryogenic conditions is critical for advancing technologies in aerospace, hydrogen economy, and superconductivity. However, designing alloys for these extreme environments is challenging due to the complex interplay of deformation mechanisms that are activated

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PhD Defense of Wei Tang, entitled “Construction of Efficient Intumescent Flame-Retardant Systems Based on Multi-Group Synergy: Properties and Mechanism in Polypropylene” – On January 23rd, 2026 at 10:30 AM.

The PhD defence will take place in Aula 225, Departamental I, Campus de Alcorcón. How to get there: Google Maps – Campus de Alcorcón (Universidad Rey Juan Carlos)https://www.google.com/maps/search/Campus+de+Alcorcón+Universidad+Rey+Juan+Carlos The dissertation is titled “Construction of Efficient Intumescent Flame-Retardant Systems Based on

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Seminar by Prof. Dr. Dan Xiao from Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft Dresden, entitled “High-performance Recyclable Fire Retardant Polymer Composites/Nanocomposites Enabled by Electron Beam Treatment” – on December 15th, 2025, at 11:30 AM, in the Seminar Room.

Abstract: Trillions of dollars of polymer products, such as wires and cables, hydrogels, tires, heat shrinkable films, wood plastic for floor, tubes, etching, disinfection, harm removal, 3D printing, and coating etc. have been recreated by electron beam (EB) technology every

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Seminar by Dr. Mert Celikin from University College Dublin, entitled “The Challenges in Metal Additive Manufacturing of Titanium & Magnesium-based Implants” – on November 3rd, at 12:00, in the Seminar Room.

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

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FYA of Vittoria Squartecchia entitled “Phase-Field Modeling of Magnesium Alloy Degradation for Biomedical Applications” – 27th of October at 12:00 in the Seminar Room.

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 chloride-rich solutions promote rapid dissolution

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FYA of Ahsan Kaleem entitled “Thermomechanical Models for Additive Manufacturing Processes: Theory and Implementation” – October 10 at noon in the Seminar Room.

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 that can incorporate an arbitrary

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