Activities

Seminar by Laura De Lorenzis from ETH Zürich, entitled “Recent Results on Variational Phase-Field Modeling of Cohesive Fracture” – on Friday, July 10, at 12:30 PM, in the Seminar Room.

Abstract: Variational phase-field models of brittle fracture have proven highly successful for studying Griffith-type crack propagation in complex settings. However, since Griffith’s theory does not incorporate a material strength criterion, these models have limited flexibility in accurately predicting crack nucleation

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FYA of Luis Calero entitled “Processability and biological response of biodegradable Zn-0.2Mg-0.5Mn scaffolds fabricated by Laser Powder Bed Fusion” – Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 12:00 in the Auditorium.

Abstract: This first-year work focuses on the development of bioabsorbable Zn-0.2Mg-0.5Mn (wt.%) scaffolds manufactured by laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) for bone regeneration applications. The project aims to understand how alloy composition, processing route, surface condition and scaffold architecture affect

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Seminar by Dr. Sergio Pablo-García; César Nombela Fellow at IMN-CSIC, entitled “”Building the Autonomous Lab: Orchestration, Lab as Code, and Data Integration.”” – on June 19, 2026, at 12:00 am, in the Seminar Room.

Abstract: Self-driving laboratories (SDLs) represent a transformative paradigm in chemical and materials discovery, integrating automated hardware withartificial intelligence to drastically accelerate research cycles.Realizing their full potential, however, requires moving away from fragile, laboratory-specific scripts toward a unified and robust digitalinfrastructure.This

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FYA of Shuai Tang entitled “Design of a Degradation-Actuated Sequential Distractor (DASD) and its Mechano-Chemo-Biological Coupled Mechanism for Mandibular Regeneration” – 09 June 2026 at 12:30 in the Seminar Room.

Abstract: This study introduces a Degradation-Actuated Sequential Distractor (DASD) for mandibular regeneration to reduce the high invasiveness of traditional hardware. The system combines a superelastic shape-memory Nitinol mesh with biodegradable WE43 magnesium components, converting chemical degradation into controlled, stepwise mechanical

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Seminar by Dr. Víctor Manuel Villapún Puzas from the University of Birmingham, entitled “Biofunctional implants enabled by additively manufacturing techniques” – June 1, 2026, at 12:00, in the Auditorium.

Abstract Metallic devices are broadly employed as biomaterials, equating to 70-80% of implants globally, however, there is a critical need to develop devices with minimal failure rates with annual costs of revision surgeries estimated to be $1.62 billion in 2020. Additive

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Prof. Luis Saucedo-Mora from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) will give an invited talk entitled“The Topologically Consistent Metamaterials (TCM) and its mechanical optimization, a new type of modulable scaffolds for the challenges in the biomedical, aerospace and energetic sectors”.

The talk will take place on 28 May, from 12:00 to 13:30, in the Auditorium. Abstract:Structural design is playing an increasingly prominent role in some of today’s most ambitious engineering challenges. Addressing these challenges requires the integration of material mechanics,

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Creative June @ IMDEA Materials

by Prof. Andrés Díaz Lantada Thursdays June 18th and June 25thIMDEA Materials Creative June is a training initiative consisting of two creativity and innovation workshops focused on advanced materials, problem-solving methodologies, and the use of generative artificial intelligence in materials

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Prof. Alexander Bergmann from Graz University of Technology (Austria) will give a seminar entitled “Structure Matters: Structured Matter-Based Sensing”. It will take place on 28 May 2026 at 12:00 noon at IMDEA Materials Institute, Madrid.

Abstract: In this talk, Prof. Bergmann introduces the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Structured Matter-Based Sensing, a joint initiative of TU Graz and the University of Graz (with Prof. Peter Banzer), in collaboration with industry partners voestalpine, Infineon, ams OSRAM, and

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PhD Defense of Saumya Sadanand, entitled “Laser Powder Bed Fusion of Fe-Based Metallic Glasses: Harnessing Energy-Savings through Process-Structure-Property Correlations” – On Friday, May 22 at 11:30 AM.

The PhD defence will take place in “Salón de Grados del Auditorio de la UC3M, campus de Leganés” How to get there:https://www.uc3m.es/campus-leganes The dissertation is titled “Laser Powder Bed Fusion of Fe-Based Metallic Glasses: Harnessing Energy-Savings through Process-Structure-Property Correlations”. It

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PhD Defense of Carlos Aguilar, entitled “4D printed Nitinol metamaterials: from algorithmic design of textile-based soft-stiff architectures towards next generation medical implants” – On 21 May 2026 at 11:00 AM.

The PhD defence will take place in “ETSI Industriales UPM – Aula 15”. The dissertation is titled “4D printed Nitinol metamaterials: from algorithmic design of textile-based soft-stiff architectures towards next generation medical implants”. It has been advised by Andrés Díaz

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Seminar by Dr. Aeriel D.M. Leonard from The Ohio State University, entitled “From dislocations to crack growth: microstructural origins of the mechanical behavior of metals” – on May 18th, at 12:00 am, in the Seminar Room.

Abstract: The seminar explores the relationship between microstructure, deformation mechanisms, and mechanical behavior in a wide range of metallic systems. It covers dislocation motion, stacking faults, twinning, and defect evolution in magnesium alloys, nickel–aluminum–bronze, pipeline steels, and additively manufactured materials.

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Seminar by Prof. Michael J. Demkowicz from Texas A&M University, entitled “New experiments to resolve the origin of hydrogen embrittlement in nickel and its alloys” – on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, at 12:00 noon, in the Auditorium.

Abstract: Is it HELP or HEDE? This seminar discusses hydrogen embrittlement in Ni and Ni-based alloys. Two recent experiments suggest that the mechanism is not localized plasticity (HELP), but rather a decohesion-type mechanism (HEDE) linked to metastable nickel hydrides. Evidence

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Isabel Portero, Founder and CSO at Biohope, will give an innovation talk entitled “From Scientific Insight to Deep-Tech Venture: Lessons from Biohope on Bringing Cell-Based Diagnostics to Market.” The talk will take place on May 13 at noon in the seminar room.

Biography: Isabel is a Physician, entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of Biohope, a biotechnology company based in Madrid. She is a medical doctor with a PhD and extensive experience at the intersection of clinical medicine, translational research, and biomedical

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