Eric Hill, New Ikerbasque Research Associate Professor
We are glad to welcome Eric H. Hill as a new Ikerbasque Research Associate Professor at BCMaterials.
Three New Post-Doc Researchers Join BCMaterials
We want to give our warmest welcome to Paola Zimmermann Crocomo, Diana Cabrosi and Francisco Peralta, who joined BCMaterials as post-doctoral researchers, under the Basque Government’s IKUR strategy program.
Paola Crocomo
BCMaterials IT Department Grows with Mikel Asurmendi’s Arrival
The sustained growth of BCMaterials' research staff is complemented by an increase in the center's support personnel. Specifically, the IT department welcomes a new technical assistant: Mikel Asurmendi del Campo. With training in Computer Systems and Network Administration, as well as Cybersecurity (ranking in the top 27 in Spain on the TryHackMe leaderboard), Mikel joins BCMaterials to assist with maintaining the center's hardware and IT systems.
Welcome to BCMaterials, Mikel!
Ana Jiménez Amaya, New Pre-Doctoral Researcher
We would like to welcome Ana Jiménez Amaya as a new predoctoral researcher at BCMaterials. She joins our center to work on the area of micro- and nanostructured materials, with a particular focus on optical nanoprinting. After completing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from the University of Cadiz (Spain), Ana pursued a Master’s degree in Supramolecular Chemistry in the University of Salamanca (Spain).
Visit of the BCMaterials Local Advisory Committee
On June 3rd, we received a visit from members of the BCMaterials Local Advisory Committee, one of our center's advisory bodies on scientific matters. The purpose of the meeting was for the Committee to receive an update on the center's progress toward its 2021-2025 Strategic Plan objectives, to learn firsthand about different ongoing research projects, and to offer an assessment and suggestions to be taken into account when drafting the next Strategic Plan.
Orysia Zaremba, New Doctor of BCMaterials
We would like to congratulate Orysia Zaremba for obtaining her PhDs in Materials Science and Technology from the UPV/EHU.
On May 27, Orysia made a brilliant defense of her thesis titled “Metal-Organic Framework Composites: Design, Synthesis and Applications”. The thesis was directed by Erlantz Lizundia and Stefan Wuttke.
Our warmest congratulations to Orysia and her thesis directors!
Amaia Zarandona, New Doctor of BCMaterials
We would like to congratulate Amaia Zarandona Rodríguez for obtaining her PhDs in Materials Science and Technology from the UPV/EHU.
On May 22, Amaia made a brilliant defense of her thesis titled “BiSI-Based Catalysts for Water Remediation by Hybrid Advanced Oxidation Processes”. The thesis was directed by Senentxu Lanceros-Méndez and Qi Zhang.
Our warmest congratulations to Amaia and her thesis directors!
Pablo Docampo, New Ikerbasque Professor at BCMaterials
We are glad to welcome Pablo Docampo as new Ikerbasque Research Professor at BCMaterials.
Track the Twin: Digital Twins to Improve Quantum Dots
The Marie Curie doctoral network "Track the Twin," in which BCMaterials is participating, is already underway. This project aims to enhance the long-term performance of quantum dots through the creation of digital twins. In addition to its strictly scientific objectives, "Track the Twin" seeks to train doctoral students from various countries in fields such as quantum dot synthesis, structural analysis, and computational materials science simulations, among others.
Meeting of the new BCMaterials Board of Trustees
On April 1st, BCMaterials facilities held the center’s new Board of Trustees meeting. The Board reviewed BCMaterials overall situation and examined the results and activities reported in the 2024 Annual Report.