University Institute for Materials and Nanotechnology
INVESTIGATION · INNOVATION · IMPACT
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The Institute of Materials and Nanotechnology (IMANA) is a multidisciplinary research institute dedicated to technological innovation in the emerging fields of Science, Nanotechnology, Energy, and Advanced Materials. It provides a world-class research environment and enabling infrastructure that support both fundamental and applied research across Science and Engineering.
A Strong Transdisciplinary Research Community: IMANA unites leading research groups in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, bridging expertise through four core scientific pillars: Nanochemistry, Nanomaterials, Nanoenergy, and Nanobiotechnology.
Expert team
Investigación de vanguardia y multidisciplinar
Cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research
Strategic sectors
Technology transfer and public value
Characteristics of the Institute
Cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research: IMANA conducts frontier research at the interface of Physics, Chemistry, and Engineering to understand and control the properties of materials from the atomic to the nanoscale. This knowledge underpins the development of advanced materials for applications in Energy, Electronics, Biotechnology, and Sustainability.
Advanced scientific infrastructure: IMANA provides access to research facilities and advanced research equipment, that support the synthesis, characterization, and computational study of nanomaterials.
Addressing Global Challenges: IMANA is committed to delivering solutions to some of today’s most pressing societal and technological challenges. Research activities span a wide range of strategic areas, including Nanobiotechnology, Renewable Energy Technologies, Next-Generation Electronics, and Environmental Sustainability.
Innovation, Technology Transfer, and Societal Impact: the Institute actively promotes knowledge transfer and innovation through patent generation, industry partnerships, and public-private collaborations. Equally, IMANA commitment to the training of future scientists and the promotion of scientific outreach.
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IMANA workshop I
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Scientific Excellence
A multidisciplinary composition and well-established research expertise across IMANA’s thematic areas.
Research Personnel
A strong critical mass of established researchers with the capacity to tackle complex and interdisciplinary projects.
Advanced Techniques
Access to outstanding materials characterization techniques, available both within the research groups integrated into IMANA and through the Central Research Services.
Scientific Infrastructures
Extensive experience in the use of leading national and European scientific infrastructures, enabling the development of high-quality, high-impact research.
Research units
IMANA’s organizational structure has been designed to foster scientific excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and efficient governance, while ensuring the flexibility needed to respond to emerging scientific opportunities.
The Institute is structured around a central management team, six interdisciplinary research units, and a network of twelve PAIDI research groups that together form its scientific backbone.
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