News at ICMM

A geometric pattern helps to reduce vibrations at nanostructures

At nanoscale, small solid objects are "very sensitive to vibrations generated by thermal energy". This is a problem in the field of technology
ICMM's Pilar López-Sancho, awarded with Winter 2021 EPS Emmy Noether Distinction for Women in Physics

The European Physical Society highlights her contributions to the electronic structure of low-dimensional materials and her actions for the empowerment of women in physics. The diploma is given this Monday, November 21, at ICMM.
José Ángel Martín Gago, new ICMM’s director: Jesús Ricote and Pilar Aranda are his new deputy directors

Gago is a research professor at interdisciplinary studies based on nanoscopic systems (ESISNA), Aranda is a research scientist in nanostructured hybrid, biohybrid, and porous materials group and Ricote is a tenured scientist specializing in electroactive oxides for smart devices.
Iron oxide and iron oxyhydroxide nanoparticles impair SARS-CoV-2 infection of cultured cells

Iron oxide and iron oxyhydroxide nanoparticles impair SARS-CoV-2 infection of cultured cells
Ten student will research at the ICMM this summer with JAEINtro Scholarships

They will work with prestigious ICMM researchers during three months so they are testing whether the scientific research is for them or not.

Acknowledge the Severo Ochoa Centres of Excellence program through Grant CEX2024-001445-S/ financiado por MICIU/AEI / 10.13039/501100011033