Research

Research

Research Groups

Biomaterials, Biomechanics and Tissue Engineering (BBT)

Structural Integrity and Materials Reliability Centre (CIEFMA)

Group of Characterization of Materials (GCM)

Innovation in Materials and Molecular Engineering (IMEM)

Micro and Nanotechnologies - Photovoltaic laboratory (MNT-Solar)

Nanoengineering of Materials Applied to Energy (NEMEN)

Biodegradable and Ecologic Polymers and Composites (eb-POLICOM)

Resource Recovery and Environmental Management (R2EM)

European Projects

The AIM-NEXT project, Accelerate the design and Insertion of nonCRM hard Materials for Next generation EXTreme applications, arises from the common need of European academy and industry to educate and train the next generation of experts in the field of “Sustainable Design of Material Solutions for Engineering Applications”.

BAMBBI (Bio-inspired AntiMicrobial Bone BIoceramics) is a pioneering research project funded as an Advanced Grant funded by the European Research Council (ERC).

The BEST-CSP (Bringing Experiment and Simulation Together in Crystal Structure Prediction) project is a COST Action (CA22107) that aims to enhance the accuracy of thermodynamic equilibrium data for organic crystalline polymorphs by integrating experimental and computational approaches.

The BioCP-3DInk project (Advancing Biocompatible 3D Printing Inks for Next-Generation Applications) is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions initiative funded under the EU’s Horizon Europe programme that aims to develop a novel class of biodegradable, biocompatible, and fully organic conductive inks.

The DREAM+PLAN project (Driving Climate Positive Futures) is Marie Swtodowska-Curie Action funded under the HORIZON EUROPE 2021-2027

The EIFFEL project (EffIcient Fullerene-Free organic solar cELls) is a is Marie Swtodowska-Curie Action funded under the HORIZON EUROPE 2021-2027

The EURAD-2 project (European Partnership on Radioactive Waste Management - 2) is a EURATOM SPECIFIC PROGRAMME funded under the HORIZON EUROPE 2021-2027.

The FROSTBIT project (First Regenerative sOlid-STate Barocaloric refrIgeraTor) is a European research initiative funded by the Horizon Europe EIC Pathfinder programme, in the period of 2024-2028, aiming to develop the first eco-friendly solid-state refrigerator using the barocaloric effect—temperature changes driven by pressure variations in advanced materials.

The IGNITE project, Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators through Technology and Empathy, is is a collaborative initiative between higher education institutions and NGOs across Europe.

The MENTOR project, Indoor Photovoltaics: Towards an Energy- and Climate-Neutral World, is a European Union-funded research initiative under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks.

The METALLICO project, Demonstration of battery metals recovery from primary and secondary resources through a sustainable processing methodology , is funded under the HORIZON EUROPE 2021-2027 program.

The Muspell project, Redefining Energy Storage, is a European Innovation Council Pathfinder initiative focused on developing a next-generation Thermal Energy Storage System (TESS) for medium-temperature applications.

The NanoReMedi project (Functional Nano-Scaffolds for Regenerative Medicine) is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe programme.

The NEO-CYCLE project is a European research initiative co-funded by the European Commission under Horizon Europe. It aims to develop a sustainable method for recycling materials from used neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets, which are found in old hard disk drives.

The Print4Life project is a European research initiative funded by the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks programme (2025–2029). It focuses on advancing additive manufacturing and bioprinting to create sustainable, patient-specific healthcare solutions.

The R3VOLUTION project, A Revolutionary approach for maximising process water REuse and REsource REcovery through a smart, circular and integrated solution, is-funded under the HORIZON EUROPE 2021-2027.

The SENSATE project, Low Dimensional Semiconductors for Optically Tuneable Solar Harvesters, is a European Research Council-funded initiative under the Horizon 2020 program.

The SERMED project, Open Educational Platform to Accelerate Market Adoption of Sustainable Energy Research Outcomes Around the Mediterranean, is an international project funded by European Union through the ERASMUS+ program.

The SMAR3TS project, Staff Mobility to Action Resilient, Restorative, and Regenerative Transitions & Societies, is a Marie Swtodowska-Curie Action funded under the HORIZON EUROPE 2021-2027.

The Unite!Energy project, Unite! Doctoral Network in Energy Storage, is a Marie Swtodowska-Curie Action funded under the HORIZON EUROPE 2021-2027.