Activities

On Wednesday, March 25th at 12:00 in the Seminar Room, María Sansigre will give a session in our Innovation Talks series entitled “From Lab to Venture: What Investors Look For — and How to Build a Fundable Deep Tech Spin-off from Day One”.

Abstract: Early-stage scientific breakthroughs rarely fail because of weak science; they do so because the path from lab to venture is not structured early enough. In this session, Maria Sansigre will address both sides of the equation: what investors look

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Seminar by Dr. Rubén Pérez-Mañanes from Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, entitled “Engineering and personalized medicine: hospitals as catalysts for innovation in materials, devices, and health technologies” – on March 27, 2026, at 12:30, in the Auditorium.

Short biography: Dr. Rubén Pérez-Mañanes is an orthopedic oncologic surgeon at Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Deputy Director of the Health Research Institute (IiSGM), and Associate Professor at the Complutense University of Madrid. He works in the CSUR (Centros, Servicios

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Seminar by Ricardo Lebensohn from Los Alamos National Laboratory, entitled “Fast Fourier Transform (FFT)-Based Modelling of Microstructure/Property Relationships of Polycrystalline Materials” – on May 12, at 12:30, in the Seminar Room.

Abstract: Crystal plasticity (CP) are well-established models, used, e.g., in scale-bridging applications to obtainmicrostructure-sensitive mechanical response of polycrystalline materials. These models require a properconsideration of the single crystal deformation mechanisms, a representative description of the microstructure, andan appropriate scheme to

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Seminar by Prof. Kaushik Bhattacharya from California Institute of Technology, entitled “Data-Driven Constitutive Relations” – on Monday, April 27, at 12:30, in the Seminar Room.

Abstract: The numerical simulation of the mechanical behavior of complex materials and systems remains a significant engineering challenge. Despite advances in computer architecture, multiscale modeling, and machine learning, most complex simulations of materials use a constitutive model at their core.

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PhD Defense of Marcos Rodriguez, entitled “Laser powder bed fusion of soft magnetic metallic glasses. A fundamental study on the interplay between processing conditions, defects, microstructure and properties” – Friday 6th of March, 10:30

On Friday 6th of March, 10:30, Marcos Rodriguez will defend his doctoral thesis entitled “Laser powder bed fusion of soft magnetic metallic glasses. A fundamental study on the interplay between processing conditions, defects, microstructure and properties.” The PhD defence will

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On wednesday March 25th María Sansigre will give a Innovation talk entitled “from lab to venture: what investors look for – and how to build a fundable deep tech spin – off from day one”. The innovation talk will take place in seminar room or auditorium at noon.

Abstract: Early-stage scientific breakthroughs rarely fail because of weak science; they do so because the path from lab to venture is not structured early enough. In this session, Maria Sansigre will address both sides of the equation: what investors look

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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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