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Graduate StudyandLifeinMadrid Research Programmes Institute Profile

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1.1. Objectives [5] 1.2. Location [6] 1.3. Researchers [6] 1.4. R&D activities [7] 1 • • • IMDEA Materialsiscommittedtothreemainobjectives: 1.1. sciences, energy,materials,nanoscience,networks,software). excellence andtechnologytransferinanumberofstrategicareas(water,food,social to fostersocial and economicgrowth in theregionofMadridbypromotingresearch of the MadridInstituteforAdvancedStudiesnetwork,anewinstitutionalframeworkcreated form research in Materials Science and . IMDEA Materials Institute belongs to profit independent research institute promoted by the regional government to per IMDEA MaterialsInstitute(MadridforAdvancedStudiesofMaterials)isanon- Figure 1.IMDEAMaterialsInstitute

national andinterdisciplinaryenvironment. Attract talentedresearchersfromallovertheworldtoMadridworkinatrulyinter Technology transfertotheindustrialsectorinorderincreasecompetitiveness. Excellence inMaterialsScienceandEngineeringresearch.

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- - materials 5 encompassing research of excellence and technology transfer 1.2. Location

The headquarters of IMDEA Materials Institute is located at the Scientific and Techno- logical Park of the Polytechnic University of Madrid in Tecnogetafe. The Institute has a total floor area of 9,000 m2 devoted to offices for researchers and staff, seven main laboratories (processing of nanocomposites, processing of advanced structural materi- als, chemical and microstructural characterization, thermo-mechanical characterization, nanomechanics and computational materials science), as well as a conference area to host scientific workshops.

1.3. Researchers materials IMDEA Materials Institute research staff encompasses approximately 100 people, including 16 Staff Researchers, 2 Visiting Scientists, 20 Postdoctoral Research Associates, 40 PhD students and 20 master students from 16 different nationalities. Approximately 50% of the researchers have been born abroad while 60% of the PhDs were granted by foreign universi- 6 ties from the five continents, including Cambridge University, Max Plank for Iron Research, Delft University of Technology, University of California Berkeley, Dayton University, India Institute of Technology, China Central South University, Sichuan University, etc. This ability to attract talent from everywhere is rapidly contributing to establish IMDEA Materi- als Institute as an international reference in the materials science and engineering field. and technology transfer encompassing research of excellence TALENT Multifunctional Applications Nanomaterials for of MaterialsandProcesses Multiscale Characterisation Materials Engineering Integrated Computational and Development Alloy ,Processing of CompositeMaterials The NextGeneration Research Programmes etc.) duringthelasteightyears. Materials Science, Macromolecules, Composites Science and Technology, Langmuir, Acta Materialia,JournaloftheMechanicsandPhysicsSolids,AnnualReview journals (includingScientificAmerican,AdvancedMaterials,PhysicalReviewLetters, have registeredtenpatentsandpublishedover480papersininternationalpeer-reviewed Foundation of Brasil. As a result of these research activities, the Institute researchers the SpanishandUSNationalScienceFoundations,RussianFederationCAPES the MaterialsWorldNetworkwithinframeworkofresearchagreementsbetween carried outseveralresearchprojectsfundedbyinternationalfundingagenciessuchas Development, and the Regional government of Madrid. In addition, the institute has of EconomyandCompetitiveness,theSpanishCenterforTechnologicalIndustrial Abengoa, Boeing,BEAerospace,Tolsa,etc.),theEuropeanUnion,SpanishMinistry projects funded by industry (Airbus,Gamesa,GlobalFoundries,ITP,Fokker,Hexcel, The Instituteiscurrentlyinvolvedinthedevelopmentofapproximately60research 1.4. Figure 2.ResearchProgrammesofIMDEAMaterialsInstitute s a o ion e l n s s

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L materials 7 encompassing research of excellence and technology transfer These programmes are focused on the development of advanced materials mainly in the sectors of transport, energy, information technology and manufacturing as well as on the exploration of emerging materials and processes for sustainable development.

Each research programme combines the expertise of different research groups (process- ing, characterization and ) leading to a multidisciplinary effort to achieve results beyond the state-of-the-art.

Driven by the talent of the researchers, research programmes combine cutting-edge fundamental oriented research in topics at the frontiers of knowledge with applied research encompassing the midterm interest of our industrial partners to provide long- term technological leadership.

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Figure 3. Bottom-up (fundamentals to applications) and top-down (applications to fundmentals) research approaches of IMDEA Materials Institute. research programmes

2.1. Nanomaterials for Multifunctional Applications [10] 2.2. The Next Generation of Composite Materials [12] 2.3. Alloy Design, Processing and Development [14] 2 2.4. Integrated Computational Materials Engineering [16] 2.5. Multiscale Characterization of Materials and Processes [18] Nanomaterials for Multifunctional Applications

• Synthesis, emerging technologies and integration of carbon-based nanomaterials (gra- phene, nanotubes, nanofibers and hybrids). Nanomaterials for energy generation and

materials storage, Sensors, Hierarchical materials, Size effects in the mechanical behaviour of multifunctional materials. • Design and development of new capacitor and battery systems • Synthesis and properties of polymer-based multifunctional nanocomposites. Sustain- able materials, Fire retardant materials through nanodesign. 10 • Design of nanoscale multilayers for extreme environments: high temperature coatings, radiation resistant applications, etc • Computational and data-driven Materials Discovery. Discovery of porous materials for energy applications, Design of ionic liquids, Characterization of nanoparticles and others. and technology transfer encompassing research of excellence materials 11 encompassing research of excellence and technology transfer The Next Generation of Composite Materials

• Processing of high performance composites. Optimization of out-of-autoclave cur- ing, hot-forming, non-conventional curing strategies, optimization of manufacturing strategies. • Recycling and repair of structural composites. Green (recyclable) epoxies, electric

materials current-assisted curing for bondings and repairs, effect of ageing on composite per- formance. • New frontiers of structural performance. High temperature, impact, self-healing, smart materials, self-sensing, toughened composites, non-conventional lay-up configuration, green composites, etc. 12 • Composites with multifunctional capabilities. Fire resistance, electrical and thermal conductivity, energy managements, barrier properties, non-destructive evaluation and health monitoring, etc. • Micromechanics of composites. • Virtual processing and testing of composites. and technology transfer encompassing research of excellence materials 13 encompassing research of excellence and technology transfer Alloy Design, Processing and Development

• Metallic alloys for high temperature structural applications. Ni/Co-based superalloys, NiAl and TiAl based alloys and FeAl alloys. • Lightweight (Mg, Al, Ti) alloys and their composites. Development of advanced medical materials implants from pure Ti and the next generation electrical conductors from Al alloys. Light Mg alloys and nanocomposites for green transport. • Solidification and Casting. Optimization of casting processes and solidification-micro- structure relationships using traditional and advanced techniques. • High strength steels. Quenched and partitioned steels, welding, etc. 14 • Physical simulation of metallurgical processes. Development of novel thermo-mechan- ical processing routes for the fabrication of metallic materials with superior properties; design and optimization of metallurgical processes (rolling, forging, extrusion, welding, casting, etc.). • High throughput screening of materials. • Model-based materials design. • Simulation of the mechanical behaviour. • Solid state processing. and technology transfer encompassing research of excellence • Metals additive manufacturing. materials 15 encompassing research of excellence and technology transfer Integrated Computational Materials Engineering

• Development of multiscale modelling strategies to carry out virtual design, virtual pro- materials cessing, and virtual testing of metallic and composite materials (ab initio, molecular mechanics, computational thermodynamics, kinetic Monte Carlo, phase-field model- ling, computational fluid dynamics, dislocation dynamics, finite elements, homog- enization, etc.). 16 • Integrated computational materials engineering. • Numerical simulation of damage and failure of composite and metallic materials and • structures; impact and damage tolerance analysis. and technology transfer encompassing research of excellence materials 17 encompassing research of excellence and technology transfer Multiscale Characterization of Materials and Processes

• 3D Characterization of materials, including microstructural, chemical and crystal- lographic information across several scales and using different techniques. X-Ray Tomography (XCT) and Diffraction (XRD); FIB-FEGSEM, including 3D-SEM, 3D-EDS and 3D-EBSD; TEM, including 3D-STEM and 3D-EDS; Multiscale correlative tomog-

materials raphy studies, i.e. tomography across multiple scales & combining insights from dif- ferent techniques. • In-situ characterization of processes across multiple scales (4D characterization). Mechanical testing across several length scales; 4D characterization of forming pro- cesses by XCT (Infiltration and resin flow studies in composites and Solidification 18 studies). • Cross-correlation between experiments and multiscale (molecular dynam- ics, dislocation dynamics, crystal plasticity, finite elements, …). and technology transfer encompassing research of excellence materials 19 encompassing research of excellence and technology transfer graduate study and life in madrid

3.1. Why Madrid [21] 3.2. Resource directory [22] 3 • • • • • • • • • 3.1. stands outinmanyoftheseaspects overothermajorcities. tions, asteadyflowoftourists, andthestagingofimportantevents.Indeed,Madridnow new technologybusinesses, scientific capability,creativetalent,internationalinstitu- As alargemetropolitanarea,Madridistirelesslystrivingtoattract productiveinvestment, readiness tosucceedmakeitpossibleeveryday...andnight. powerhouse ofSpainandalsoSouthernEurope;itssixmillion inhabitantsandtheir of theMadridRegion(ComunidadAutonomadeMadrid).This regionistheeconomic The CityofMadridhasapopulationnearlythreemillionpeople andisalsothecapital pean metropolisandastheeconomicculturalcapitalof SpanishSpeaking World. of Madridhaveplaceditfirmlywithinthenetworkglobalcities asthethirdgreatEuro- city with a strong economy and a vibrant life. In recent years the growth and development As thefinancial,politicalandculturalcentreofSpain,Madridisamodern,cosmopolitan environment toenjoyacitypackedwithcreativityandfunwherelearningcomeseasy. In Madrid international students soon find themselves integrated into amulticultural own, richinheritagetoexplore,fullofspiceandyetfocused and highlysophisticated. Madrid isnotjustanycity;itaplacefullofenergyandpassionwithflavorits • • • • •

the thirdmostpopulouscityinEuropeanUnion. Area: 605.77km Average temperature:12°C. Average heightabovesealevel:667m. of Spain,andthehomeSpanishRoyalFamily Home tothe‘CortesGenerales’-SpanishHousesofParliament-Government Fourth richestcityinEurope. Europe’s thirdlargestmetropolitanareaafterParisandLondon. Capital ofSpanishlanguageandculture. 6.5 millioninhabitantsinitsMetropolitanAreaand3.3theCapital.Itis Madrid isthecapitalofSpain. Madrid islinkedbyhigh-speedtrainstothemainSpanishcities. and railways. There arefivetransportinterchangesthatconnectthecitybusnetworktometro The Madridmetroisthesecondlargestundergroundnetworkinworld. Europe andtenthintheworld.Itisconnectedbymetrobustocentreofcity. Barajas Airport,withannualpassengertrafficof50millions,itisthefourthlargestin I ncome per capita in Madrid is $40,000 and contributes 18% of the total national GDP.

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MADRID Universidad Politécnica www.upm.es Strategy and International Action Office Introduction (English) Madrid Global www.dit.upm.es/aalvarez/UPM. http://www.munimadrid.es/madridglobal Introduction.pdf

Madrid City Council Official websites Introduction (Chinese) Resources for Culture and Leisure, www.dit.upm.es/aalvarez/MadeliGong.pdf Economy, Education, Environment, Practical Information for Students Immigration, Housing, Research, Sports http://www.upm.es/internacional/Students/ and Youth materials http://www.munimadrid.es/ Universidad Autónoma Entertainment and tourism www.uam.es http://www.esmadrid.com/en Orientation, Information and Employment 22 http://www.uam.es/estudiantes/coie.html Madrid Regional Government Official Website for Higher Education Information Graduate Studies and Continuing on Madrid Higher Education Education http://www.emes.es/ http://www.uam.es/estudios/doctorado/ presentacion.html

Madrid Regional Government Official Scholarships Website for R&D Madri+d http://www.uam.es/estudiantes/becas.html http://www.madrimasd.org/empleo/default.asp and technology transfer encompassing research of excellence Orientation and Student Support The European Space for Higher http://www.uam.es/estudiantes/acceso/ Education European policy for Higher Education Universidad Carlos III with Bologna process www.uc3m.es http://www.eees.es/ English version: http://www.uc3m.es/portal/page/portal/ Chinese Students Association in Madrid home www.cn-es.org Masters and PhD http://www.uc3m.es/portal/page/portal/ postgraduate_studies

Living and Studying in Madrid http://www.uc3m.es/portal/page/portal/ get_know_us/living_studying_mad www.materials..org E-28906 Getafe,Madrid · Spain c/ EricKandel,2 fax +3491550 3047 tel. +34915493422 [email protected] Contact www.materials.imdea.org for advancedstudies madrid institute