15 September 2026
ICMAB researchers identify atomic vibrations at the boundary between two materials that could explain a form of superconductivity
ICMAB researchers identify atomic vibrations at the boundary between two materials that could explain a form of superconductivity
The vibrations are localized at the interface between two materials and could be involved in the mechanism that allows electricity to flow without losses
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Video of the online seminar by Jürgen Rödel: "Perspectives for students, researchers and administrators in facing the sustainability crisis"
Rödel gave this seminar hosted by Felip Sandiumenge, researcher of ICMAB. You can watch the video in our YouTube channel!
Congratulations to María Jesús Ortiz, new ICMAB PhD graduate!
Dr. María Jesús Ortiz successfully defended her PhD thesis on "Organic Transistors Integrated into Lateral-Flow Assays for Point-Of-Care Diagnostics" on Friday, 18 September 2026. Congratulations, María Jesús!
Caterina Biscari awarded the Gold Medal of the Government of Catalonia
The Government recognises the career of the Director of the ALBA Synchrotron and her contribution to science and to the international visibility of research carried out in Catalonia with its highest distinction.
Xueliang Lyu will defend his PhD thesis on 23 September 2026
The PhD researcher Xueliang Lyu from the FOXEM group at ICMAB-CSIC, will defend his PhD thesis on Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at ICMAB.
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"Organic–Inorganic Hybrids: A New Pathway towards Nanoscale Photoferroelec", by Yuzhong Hu
We kindly invite you to the following Materials for Electronics Seminar, hosted by Florencio Sánchez:
"Molecular approach to truly identical ultra-small CeO₂ nanoparticles, and their use as catalysts and supports", by George Christou
The Seminars and Training Committee kindly invites you to the following ICMAB Seminar, hosted by Núria Aliaga:
De la recerca al pacient: nous camins en malalties minoritàries
We kindly invite you to the "De la recerca al pacient: nous camins en malalties minoritàries" event, to be held next 8th of October 2026.
Maria Elisabetta Giglio will defend her PhD thesis on 6 November 2026
The PhD researcher Maria Elisabetta Giglio from the eMolMat group at ICMAB-CSIC, will defend her PhD thesis on Friday, 6 November 2026 at ICMAB.
Communicating Materials Science
Next 10th of November 2026, we will host our first ever Scientific Communication in Materials Science Congress!
Workshop on Experimental Methods for Thermal Transport
On the 12th and 13th of November 2026, the Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC), ubicated at the UAB Campus, will host the Workshop on Experimental Methods for Thermal Transport
Registration for JPhD 2026 is now open!
2026 marks the 10th edition of the Scientific Meeting of PhD candidates! The registration and abstract submission for the annual doctoral conference are now open
International Research Project Manager (pre-award)
The Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC) is recruiting a highly motivated professional as an International Research Project Manager (pre-award).
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Video of the online seminar by Jürgen Rödel: "Perspectives for students, researchers and administrators in facing the sustainability crisis"
Rödel gave this seminar hosted by Felip Sandiumenge, researcher of ICMAB. You can watch the video in our YouTube channel!
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