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IMDEA Materials is dedicated to scientific excellence and knowledge transfer to society and industry.

04/06/2026

💡 Researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute have developed a new hybrid methodology that combines quantum mechanics and thermodynamic calculations to predict the phase diagram of nickel-cobalt alloys.

Published in Acta Materialia, this breakthrough overcomes the limitations of traditional methods, particularly at low temperatures, without the need for experimental data.

“Existing phase diagrams are based on experimental data that are difficult to obtain and often inaccurate, especially at low temperatures, where material transformations are extremely slow,” explained Dr. Chenying Shi, lead author of the publication.

“This new method overcomes these barriers by eliminating the need for this experimental data,” added the postdoctoral researcher.

03/06/2026

❔Are you between the ages of 16-30 with a bachelor's degree and are currently unemployed in Spain?

IMDEA Materials is seeking a Research Assistant to support the development and deployment of FAIR data infrastructure within the FAIR-LAB project, aimed at enabling data-driven research in additive manufacturing (AM) and X-ray computed tomography (XCT).

The selected candidate will work closely with data engineers and researchers to digitalise experimental workflows, structure datasets, and ensure their integration into a FAIR-compliant data ecosystem.

This includes supporting the creation of a centralised repository, implementing metadata standards, and preparing datasets for downstream analytics and AI applications.

Unlike a pure data engineering role, this position focuses on data preparation, structuring, and FAIR compliance, acting as a critical bridge between experimental research and scalable data infrastructure.

This position is being offered through of the Recovery and Resilience Plan for Spain, with the objective of offering opportunities for young researchers under the age of 30 who are currently registered as unemployed in Spain.

👀 As such, mandatory requirements include:
a) Be aged between 16 and 30.
b) Be registered as an unemployed jobseeker at any employment office within Spain's National Employment System.
c) Bachelor’s degree

🔗 For full conditions and to apply, see our Careers Opportunity portal: https://jobs.materials.imdea.org/offer/view?id=96985

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Programa financiado por la Unión Europea – y el Ministerio de Trabajo y Economía Social mediante el Plan de Recuperación, Transformación y Resiliencia.

02/06/2026

👨‍🔬 IMDEA Materials Institute recently welcomed an invited seminar by Prof. Luis Saucedo Mora from ( ), entitled: Topologically consistent metamaterials and their mechanical optimisation, a new type of modulable scaffolds for the challenges in the , and energetic sectors.

The seminar explored how advanced structural design, topology optimisation, and are enabling new solutions to some of today’s most demanding engineering challenges.

He was invited to speak at IMDEA Materials by Principal Investigator, Prof. Andrés Díaz Lantada.

👏 We would like to thank Prof. Saucedo Mora for visiting the Institute and for sharing his expertise with our researchers!

01/06/2026

❔Are you between the ages of 16-30 with a bachelor's degree and are currently unemployed in Spain?

Our Tissue Engineering and Biomedical Materials research group is offering a position in the development of advanced biomaterials and fabrication strategies for regenerative medicine applications.

In particular, the project explores scaffold fabrication approaches based on extracellular matrix (ECM) and collagen materials, with special interest in controlling ice crystal growth during processing to tailor scaffold architecture and functionality.

The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing research combining biomaterials fabrication, experimental characterisation, and computational modelling/simulations related to ice crystal formation and scaffold microstructure development.

The work will involve supporting the optimisation of freeze-casting and related fabrication techniques for biomimetic scaffolds used in tissue engineering applications.

This position is being offered through , offering opportunities for young researchers under the age of 30 who are currently registered as unemployed in Spain.

👀 As such, mandatory requirements include:

a) Be aged between 16 and 30.
b) Be registered as an unemployed jobseeker at any employment office within Spain's National Employment System.
c) Bachelor’s degree

🔗 For full conditions and to apply, see our Careers Opportunity portal: https://jobs.materials.imdea.org/offer/view?id=96985

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Programa de Jóvenes Investigadores de la Comunidad de Madrid en el marco del Programa FSE+: Plataforma de Tecnologías Estratégicas para Europa (STEP).

31/05/2026

🏆 IMDEA Materials Institute would like to celebrate Dr. Silvia Lazcano, after she was recognised for her four-decade career in aerospace innovation by the earlier this week.

We are proud to be able to count on Dr. Lazcano as a member of our Board of Trustees, where she brings a wealth of experience in technological innovation and knowledge transfer to industry.

Tuesday's ceremony for the "VIII Premios Fermina Orduña" at was presided over by the Community of Madrid's Minister for Education, Science and Universities, Dr. .

During the event, Dr. Lazcano was lauded for her contribution to the aerospace sector, her scientific research, strategic consulting and contribution to business and institutions.

👏 We congratulate her for this well-deserved recognition!

30/05/2026

💡 IMDEA Materials Institute was pleased to welcome a delegation from and earlier this week to explore potential collaborations in additive manufacturing for the biomedical sector.

Abioinnova is a high-tech incubator developed within the framework of the initiative, aimed at promoting innovation and biotechnology transfer, while strengthening technology transfer to industry, internationalisation, and R&D&I activities.

The initiative also seeks to promote and consolidate the creation of new innovative companies in the biotech sector.

👏 We would like to thank the Abioinnova team for their visit, and we look forward to exploring future opportunities for collaboration in advanced biomedical manufacturing and innovation.

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29/05/2026

👩‍🔬 IMDEA Materials Institute has launched a new call for positions within the ‘ ’, an initiative aimed at promoting the incorporation of young people into the fields of research and innovation.

🇪🇸 Contenido en español: https://lnkd.in/eZCM-9hr

The programme offers young graduates the opportunity to develop their professional careers in an international and multidisciplinary scientific environment, participating in research and development projects in strategic areas of materials science and engineering.

This year, IMDEA Materials is offering seven positions across different research and technological support areas:

1️⃣ Research Support: Digitalisation of manufacturing processes, database creation and population, and adaptation of data to principles.
2️⃣ Research Support: manufacturing, non-destructive inspection and digitalisation.
3️⃣ Research Support: Correlative, in-situ and operando X-ray Characterisation of Metal by .
4️⃣ Support: for polymers and polymer nanocomposites.
5️⃣ Research Assistant: , and .
6️⃣ Technical Support: Physical simulation lab.
7️⃣ Research Support: science, cell biology, and .

20/05/2026

🚀 Researchers from IMDEA Materials have developed a new multifunctional -based composite material capable of combining structural performance with integrated strain sensing, electromagnetic interference ( ) shielding and de-icing functionalities.

Published in the journal Composites Part B Engineering, the study demonstrates how laser-induced graphene ( ) can be directly generated on Kevlar fabrics and integrated into advanced composite laminates through a scalable manufacturing process.

The resulting material is able to:

✅ Monitor deformation in real time through integrated strain sensing
✅ Provide electromagnetic shielding
✅ Generate Joule heating for de-icing applications, even at -40 °C
✅ Maintain structural integrity while adding multiple smart functionalities

🔗 Read the full publication here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1359836826003409?via%3Dihub

19/05/2026

🥳 Today saw a celebration of the career of Prof. Jose Manuel Torralba, Emeritus Professor at the Carlos III de Madrid and former Director of IMDEA Materials Institute at the "Materials on the Edge" seminar.

The event was conceived as an academic tribute to Prof. Torralba, an internationally recognised leader in the field of Materials Science and Engineering ( ).

Prof. Torralba's career has had a decisive impact on the development of advanced metallurgy, powder metallurgy, and the education of generations of researchers and engineers.

👏 Over the course of his career, Prof. Torralba has played a central role in advancing research and innovation in materials science in Spain and internationally, while also helping to shape IMDEA Materials Institute into a leading centre for materials research.

We would like to thank all speakers and attendees for contributing to this special occasion, and we congratulate Prof. Torralba for his outstanding career and lasting impact on the scientific community.

19/05/2026

👩‍🔬 Three of IMDEA Materials' research group leaders have been recognised among the leading female researchers in Spain, according to a recently released ranking of active female researchers compiled by CSIC's Cybermetrics Laboratory.

The IMDEA Materials researchers included on the list include Prof. María Teresa Pérez Prado, leader of the institute’s Sustainable Metallurgy Group, Dr. Jennifer Patterson, head of the institute’s Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine group, and Dr. Mónica Echeverry Rendón, leader of the Biometals Coatings and Devices research group.

The ranking includes Spanish female researchers, regardless of their affiliation, and foreign female researchers affiliated with Spanish institutions who have a strong scientific track record.

Dr. Elisa Fresta, who completed her PHD at IMDEA Materials from 2017 to 2020, was also included among the scientists named.

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