UAM, UPM and the University of Tennessee Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen International Scientific Collaboration

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), and the University of Tennessee have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote scientific and academic collaboration and strengthen their cooperative inter-institutional relationship.

The agreement establishes a framework for the implementation of joint activities in areas of mutual interest, including ion beam analysis, ion beam modification, radiation effect testing, and in-situ material evolution. Through this partnership, the three institutions aim to promote knowledge exchange and scientific research and create new opportunities for collaboration.

The MoU identifies several areas of mutual interest for future cooperation, including:

• Student and professor exchanges, promoting academic mobility and the exchange of experiences and expertise.
• Joint supervision of PhD students, promoting international research training and collaboration between academic teams.
• Collaboration in experiments with external users, including the coordinated use of complementary techniques to address complex scientific challenges.
• Exchange of technical and scientific know-how, through institutional visits and internships
• Joint development of project proposals for third-party funding.
• Other collaborations of common interest that may arise from the shared objectives of the participating institutions.

This agreement represents an important step towards strengthening international cooperation in materials science and ion beam research. By combining complementary expertise, research infrastructures (CMAM being a key actor), and scientific capabilities, UAM, UPM, and the University of Tennessee seek to expand opportunities for joint research, training, and the development of innovative scientific projects.

The MoU provides a foundation for future collaborative activities, encouraging closer institutional ties and the development of long-term partnerships that benefit researchers, students, and the wider scientific community.