
¿Será mi vocación? Students discover the world of research at IMDEA Materials
On 10 December, we welcomed students from IES Antonio Gala and IES Miguel Delibes as part of the Community of Madrid’s new programme ¿Será mi vocación?

On 10 December, we welcomed students from IES Antonio Gala and IES Miguel Delibes as part of the Community of Madrid’s new programme ¿Será mi vocación?

At IMDEA Materials Institute, Dr JoAnn Ballor is leading the UTIFE project, exploring ultrafine eutectic Ti–Fe alloys for next-generation metal 3D printing.

Developing metals specifically for additive manufacturing, also known as metal 3D printing, is increasingly important. This process imposes thermal conditions and solidification rates that differ significantly from conventional fabrication methods.

Prof. Javier LLorca’s recognition as the recipient of the 2025 Miguel Catalán Award consolidates his position as one of the leading figures in the fields of engineering and materials science.

A novel cobalt (Co)- and nickel (Ni)-based high-entropy superalloy (CoNi-HESA) capable of withstanding higher operating temperatures could prove a step toward more powerful and fuel-efficient aircraft engines.

What role does artificial intelligence play in a materials factory? How can it help choose the best combination of ingredients to achieve specific properties for a wide range of purposes?

At IMDEA Materials Institute, a new line of research is emerging with the potential to change how we treat injuries and degenerative diseases.

IMDEA Materials Institute has further strengthened its commitment to international collaboration in materials science research, development, and innovation programmes through a new Framework Collaboration Agreement (FCA) with INEGI.

IMDEA Materials Institute took part last Tuesday in the Spain–China Innovation Forum in Advanced Materials for Low Carbon Transition and Industrial Competitiveness, held in Beijing, China.

A new study combining fire safety, hygiene, and sustainability has led to the development of a multifunctional polyurethane foam that resists flames and suppresses smoke, while also preventing bacterial growth.

The long-standing relationship between the IMDEA Materials Institute and the International Centre for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE) has entered a new stage with the signing of a framework collaboration agreement.

Home to several fast-growing biomaterials research lines, IMDEA Materials is also playing a role in resolving key issues relating to the standardisation and regulation of 3D bioprinting.

At IMDEA Materials, we continue to promote the transfer of scientific knowledge from the laboratory to industry and society. Researchers Prof. Dr. De-Yi Wang and Dr. Xiang Ao have recently participated in The Collider’s Opportunity Validation programme, an initiative by

A new collaborative study between IMDEA Materials Institute, China’s Northwestern Polytechnical University, the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Peking University, and the Southern University of Science and Technology, has achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of mechanical metamaterials.

IMDEA Materials Institute congratulates Prof. Maria Pau Ginebra from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) and member of our Scientific Council, on receiving the 2025 Leonardo Torres Quevedo National Research Award.

FITEA will hold its second edition from 29 to 31 October 2025 at the IMDEA Materials Institute, serving as a platform for dialogue between the educational community and the aerospace sector.

Last Tuesday, Prof. José Manuel Torralba was formally inducted as a full member of the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAI). Prof. Torralba is a Senior Researcher and former Director of the IMDEA Materials Institute, as well as Professor at the Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M).

The 2025 Top 2% Scientist Lists from Stanford University are out, and for the first time, 12 IMDEA Materials researchers are recognised, with four of those being named among the top 500 scientists from around the world in their research categories.
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