Activities

Seminar by Prof. André Phillion from McMaster University, Canada, entitled “Modelling of Continuous Casting of Steel: Nozzle Clogging, Alloy Segregation, and Semi-solid Deformation” – on Thursday, November 21st, 2024, at noon, in the auditorium.

Abstract: Accurate prediction of continuous casting defects is key for cost-efficient processing of new steel grades that meet the needs of modern transportation and energy applications. This presentation will review recent efforts at McMaster University to develop a suite of

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Seminar of Prof. Nima Haghdadi from the Imperial College in London, entitled “Microstructure design in multi-phase metallic materials via additive manufacturing” – November 22nd, 2024, at noon, in the Auditorium.

Abstract: Thermal gradients during metals additive manufacturing (AM) generate non-equilibrium and complex microstructures, particularly in multi-phase materials. Hence, most current adoptions of AM by various industry sectors continue to rely on alloys with a single dominating matrix phase only. My

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Seminar by Alicia Moya from Inorganic Chemistry Department, UAM, entitled “Designing Covalent Organic Framework (COF) for Photocatalytic Water Remediation and Clean Energy Applications” – on October 28, 2024, at 12:00 AM, in the Seminar Room.

Abstract: Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) represent a unique class of crystalline, porous materials with highly tunable structures. In recent years, COFs have gained significant attention due to their potential in environmental remediation and clean energy production, particularly in photocatalysis, where

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Seminar by Dr. Manuel A. Fernández-Rojo from the National Center for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) in Madrid and the University of Queensland, Australia, entitled “Dietary Regulation of Liver Regeneration” – on October 3, 2024, at 12:00 PM, in the Seminar Room.

Abstract: Elevated mortality in liver transplantation-waiting list, clinical complications and scarcity of paediatric liver-donors warrant alternatives to liver transplant for treating paediatric-chronic liver diseases (CLD). Liver’s unique intrinsic capacity to regenerate damaged tissue constitutes a potential approach. However, CLD hinders

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PhD Defense of Carmen Martínez entitled “High-throughput computational strategies to discover new catalysts for the Hydrogen Economy including elastic strain engineering» – On Wednesday, October 2nd at 11:OO am

The defense of the Doctoral Thesis will take place in the “Salón de Grados” from the Faculty of Chemical Sciences of the Complutense University of Madrid. The dissertation is titled «High-throughput computational strategies to discover new catalysts for the Hydrogen

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Seminar by Prof. Emilio J. Palomares Gil from the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ), entitled “The Contact Makes the Device: Molecules that Rule the Solar Cells Efficiency”. On September 17, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., in the Auditorium.

Abstract: Silicon solar cells have dominated the science and market for solar cells. Their efficiency was boosted after the passivation of their surface and minimised charge losses at the interface, allowing better contacts to extract the photoelectrical current. In molecular solar

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PhD Defense of Venkatesh Sivagnana, entitled “Developing new high entropy alloys for high temperature applications using advanced powder metallurgy routes and additive manufacturing» – On Friday, September 13th at 11:30am

The PhD defence will take place in the “Padre Soler” Building (Leganés Campus) of the Carlos III University of Leganes (UC3M) The dissertation is titled «Developing new high entropy alloys for high temperature applications using advanced powder metallurgy routes and

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Seminar by Matthias T. Agne from University of Oregon, entitled “Engineering electronic and thermal transport in complex crystals” – on 5 of august, at 11:00am, 2024 in the Seminar Room.

Abstract: Next-generation energy and sustainability technologies, such as solid-state batteries, fuel cells and thermoelectrics, require a fundamental understanding of thermal, electronic and ionic transport of the constituent materials to realize successful devices. Although the transport of heat, electrons and ions

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Seminar by Dikai Guan from the University of Southampton, entitled “Static recrystallisation behaviour in magnesium alloys” – on August 30th, 2024, at noon, in the Seminar Room.

Abstract: Magnesium alloys, known for their low density and high strength-to-weight ratio, are increasingly important in the aerospace and automotive industries. Understanding the static recrystallisation (SRX) behaviour of these alloys is crucial for optimizing their mechanical properties and manufacturability. This

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Seminar of Dr. Yunxian Yang from Beijing Institute of Technology entitled “Flame-retardant Polymer for Impact and Energy-absorbing Composite” – Monday, July 8th, 2024, at noon, in the Seminar Room.

Abstract: High-performance fiber-reinforced polymer composite have been increasingly used as personnel protection system owning to their high strength and/ or stiffness to weight ratio and good damage tolerance. Amongst, ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber/ thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), and aramid

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Seminar of Prof. Suveen Mathaudu from Colorado School of Mines, USA entitled, “There is plenty of room at the bottom… For magnesium alloys!”– On Thursday, June 27th, 2024, at 11:00 am, in the Seminar Room.

Abstract:  Mg-alloys are becoming increasingly important based on the technological advantages given their low density compared to current structural metals such as Al- and Fe-based alloys. However, unlike their fcc and bcc counterparts, little has been done to investigate the

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