The CCEM

Barcelona Research Center
in Multiscale Science and Engineering

We drive advancements in materials science to solve the pressing challenges that will shape our future

The Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering (CCEM-UPC) is a multidisciplinary hub at the forefront of materials science, in the fields of micro and nanoengineering, nanotechnology and biomaterials.

Our center, former Centre de Recerca en Nanoenginyeria (2009), was established in 2016 to promote collaboration between research groups and highlight their research excellence internationally. It is located in Campus Diagonal-Besòs, in Barcelona, and is part of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC).

We do cutting-edge research to develop innovative technologies with the aim of contributing to solve current and future challenges. Our focus is on crafting solutions for Health, Energy and the Environment. By developing the materials of the future, we envision a better, more sustainable world.

The Barcelona Research Center in Multiscale Science and Engineering is an international center, with members from all over the world. It hosts 8 research groups in the field of materials science, with more than 250 researchers, including PhD students, Postdocs and other staff.

Our scientific pillars

Health

We are dedicated to developing advanced biomaterials for tissue regeneration and functional repair, combining experimental techniques with simulations to design new biocompatible polymers and nanocomposites for biomedical applications.

Energy

We are focused on innovating high-efficiency, sustainable solar cells, developing soft materials for energy storage like supercapacitors and batteries, and studying phase transitions and thermal responses of materials for energy applications.

Environment

We are developing catalysts for heterogeneous phases, biodegradable polymers, and bioceramics for CO2 and N2 fixation. We also work on creating stable catalysts and separation technologies for resource recovery.

The CCEM in numbers

31,5 million €

of competitive funding

19

EU-funded projects

+1000

publications in the last 4 years

3,3 million €

in tech transfer agreements

8

research groups

250

scientists

*Source: CCEM Barcelona 2025.

The team

Prof. Josep Lluís Tamarit
Director
josep.lluis.tamaritupc.edu
(0034) 93 401 6564
Researcher profile at FUTUR
Prof. Maria-Pau Ginebra
Scientific Director
maria.pau.ginebraupc.edu
(0034) 93 401 7706
Researcher profile at FUTUR
Prof. Carlos Alemán Llansó
Scientific Board
carlos.alemanupc.edu
(0034) 93 401 0883
Researcher profile at FUTUR
Dr. Emilio Jiménez Piqué
Scientific Board
emilio.jimenezupc.edu
(0034) 93 401 6081
Researcher profile at FUTUR
Prof. Jordi Llorca Piqué
Scientific Board
jordi.llorcaupc.edu
(0034) 93 401 1708
Researcher profile at FUTUR
Prof. Jose Luis Cortina Pallás
Scientific Board
jose.luis.cortinaupc.edu
(0034) 93 401 6570
Researcher profile at FUTUR
Dr. Jose-Maria Manero
Scientific Board
jose.maria.maneroupc.edu
(0034) 93 401 0714
Researcher profile at FUTUR
Prof. Luis Miguel Llanes Pitarch
Scientific Board
luis.miguel.llanesupc.edu
(0034) 93 401 1083
Researcher profile at FUTUR
Prof. Joan De Pablo Ribas
Scientific Board
joan.de.pabloupc.edu
(0034) 93 401 6557
Researcher profile at FUTUR
Dr. Joaquim Puigdollers
Scientific Board
joaquim.puigdollersupc.edu
(0034) 93 401 1002
Researcher profile at FUTUR
Prof. Jordi Puiggali Bellalta
Scientific Board
jordi.puiggaliupc.edu
(0034) 93 401 5649
Researcher profile at FUTUR
Dr. Edgardo Saucedo Silva
Scientific Board
edgardo.saucedoupc.edu
Researcher profile at FUTUR
Dr. Lluís Soler Turu
Scientific Board
lluis.soler.turuupc.edu
(0034) 93 401 0701
Researcher profile at FUTUR

Management

Laura Rubio Ortega
Laura Rubio Ortega
Project and Innovation Manager
laura.rubio.ortegaupc.edu
(0034) 93 401 0780
UTG Campus Diagonal-Besòs
UTG Campus Diagonal-Besòs
Administration
multiescala.utgcdbupc.edu
(0034) 93 405 4695

Core facilities

Trifon Todorov Trifonov
Head Manager
trifon.todorovupc.edu
(0034) 93 405 4324
Marc Arnau Roca
Technical/Researcher Staff
marc.arnau.rocaupc.edu
(0034) 93 403 7302
Judit Buxadera Palomero
Technical/Researcher Staff
judit.buxaderaupc.edu
(0034) 93 401 0780
Marc Fernandez de Labastida Ventura
Technical/Researcher Staff
marc.fdez.labastidaupc.edu
(0034) 93 401 6184
Fernando García Marró
Technical/Researcher Staff
fernando.garcia.marroupc.edu
(0034) 93 405 4454
Xènia García de Andrés
Technical/Researcher Staff
xenia.garcia.de.andresupc.edu
(0034) 93 405 4003
Claudia Pérez Junyent
Technical/Researcher Staff
claudia.perez.junyentupc.edu
(0034) 93 401 7818