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III Young Investigators Meeting CMAM-UAM
On 25 June, the III CMAM-UAM Young Investigators Meeting 2026 was held in the CMAM meeting room, bringing together undergraduate, master's, and postgraduate students to share their research and participate in an environment of scientific exchange and collaboration. The meeting provided participants with the opportunity to present their work,...
Postdoctoral Fellowships in Ultrafast Science – LEAPS ULTRAFAST Programme
LEAPS ULTRAFAST invites applications for its first call, offering 27 fully funded postdoctoral fellowships of two or three years for researchers in ultrafast science who wish to work at Europe's most advanced large-scale light sources across academia and industry. About the Programme LEAPS ULTRAFAST is a five-year MSCA COFUND postdoctoral...
First RIANA-supported experiment at CMAM gets underway
We are excited to announce the start of the first experiment hosted at the Centro de Micro-Análisis de Materiales (CMAM) through access provided by the RIANA project. Led by Teresa Pinheiro (Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), Universidade de Lisboa), the project explores the use of gold-coated nanodiamonds (NDAu) as radiosensitizers to enhance the...
Selection process for CMAM
The Centre for Microanalysis of Materials (CMAM) has a new open position: Selection process for the creation of a recruitment pool, Mid-level Graduates, professional group B, salary level B1, Ion Accelerator specialisation – Vice-Management for Research and Development, Centre for Microanalysis of Materials (CMAM): Open application period:...
RIANA proposal 39198 finishing at MAX IV
Collaborators from the Institute of Material Science of Madrid performed the last experiments for RIANA proposal PID39198 at MAX IV synchrotron (LEAPS). Final experiments deal with microscopic analysis of nanodots using XPEEM technique at MAXPEEM beamline, with the kind help of local contacts Dr. Yuhan Niu, Dr. Weihua Lin and Dr. Evangelos...
NAPMIX 2026 brings together international experts in FAIR data and scientific data management at UAM
On May 18–19, 2026, the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) hosted the NAPMIX Training Workshop 2026 – Metadata, RDM & FAIR Integration, an international event organized by the Centro de Micro-Análisis de Materiales (CMAM) within the framework of the European project NAPMIX (Nuclear, Astro, and Particle Metadata Integration for eXperiments),...
“4ºESO + Empresa” Program 2026
CMAM has once again taken part in the "Programa 4º ESO + Empresa", which took place from March 23 to 26 at the Centre for Microanalysis of Materials. This program is an educational initiative promoted by the Community of Madrid, aimed at students in the fourth year of Compulsory Secondary Education (ESO) enrolled in publicly funded schools. The...
Scientific activity at CMAM through the ReMade project
Representative figurelabs ( https://figurelabs.ai/) description of proposed scientific activityThe European ReMade project (https://remade-project.eu/) at CMAM recently assisted Dr. Muhammad Naeem (University of Birmingham) and Dr. Liliana Romero Resendiz (Bournemouth University) at the Implantation Beam Line in executing his approved proposal,...
Success of the Workshop on Technologies & Applied Research in Proton Therapy
The Workshop on Technologies & Applied Research in Proton Therapy was successfully held at the Faculty of Biology of the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM) from January 21 to 23. The event brought together nearly 200 participants, including clinical professionals, researchers, and technology experts. The workshop was jointly organized by...
CLPU and CMAM conduct pioneering experiment to evaluate commercial CMOS cameras as neutron detectors
The Singular Scientific and Technical Infrastructures (ICTS) Centro de Láseres Pulsados (CLPU) and IABA (CMAM–CNA) have launched a collaboration aimed at evaluating the feasibility of using commercial CMOS cameras as neutron detectors. This initiative is supported by funding from the projects: PR-084-2022 of the Nuclear Safety Council (CSN) and...
CMAM-UAM as part of the XXV Science and Innovation Week
As every year, the Community of Madrid, through the Madri+d Foundation for Knowledge, organizes the Science and Innovation Week, during which activities related to various scientific disciplines take place from November 3rd to 16th. As part of the XXV Science and Innovation Week, the event “Visita al acelerador de partículas de la UAM” was held...
Success of the RADLAS-IABA users meeting
The RADIATE and Laserlab-Europe Users Meeting in Nanoscience and the 1st Joint IABA (CMAM+CNA) Users Meeting were a great success, bringing together more than 65 researchers from different European institutions.The meeting, organized jointly by the Center for Microanalysis of Materials (CMAM-UAM) and the National Center for Accelerators (CNA),...
Vacancies available at CMAM (“Jóvenes investigadores” Programm)
The Autonomous University of Madrid has made a public call for the contract of several research assistants within the program "Jóvenes Investigadores" of the Autonomous Community of Madrid. Deadline: 28/10/2025 Through this program there are four vacancies available at CMAM: 1. Position 07, CMAM1: The functions of the position are related to...
CMAM researchers contribute to the development of ultra-resistant dosimeters for FLASH radiotherapy
Preliminary assembly of the SiC detector for the tests performed - Héctor Cabezas (IMB-CNM)The CMAM-UAM (Center for Micro-Analysis of Materials, Madrid) is collaborating with researchers from the IMB-CNM-CSIC, within the framework of the DOSIFLASH project, on the design of ultra-resistant dosimeters to accurately measure the high radiation doses...
Vacancie available at CMAM (Remade project)
The Autonomous University of Madrid has made a public call for the position at the Centre for Microanalysis of Materials (CMAM) for a researcher to contribute to the project RECYCLABLE MATERIALS DEVELOPMENT AT ANALYTICAL RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURES (REMADE@ARI) ID 101058414, CALL HORIZONINFRA-2021-SERV-01 The contract is offered until the end of the...
ReMade@ARI CALL ANNOUNCEMENT for 2025-2026
The Call for TransNational Access (TNA) proposals for 2025-2026 is now open for you under a new rolling submission scheme! The ReMade-TNA funding support represents a great opportunity for all scientists conducting circular economy research to benefit from a wide range of services including facility access, travel and accommodation support, user...
CMAM at the IBA-PIXE 2025 conference
Andrés Cubero Redondo from the Centro de Micro-Análisis de Materiales- Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (CMAM-UAM) actively participated in 27th Ion Beam Analysis (IBA) 19th Particle-Induced X-ray Emission (PIXE), held in Montréal from 17th to 22nd August 2025. These conferences, considered the most relevant international meetings in the field of...
II Young Investigators Meeting CMAM-UAM
On June 23rd, the II Young Investigators Meeting CMAM-UAM was held at the Faculty of Sciences of the Autonomous University of Madrid. This event is dedicated to promoting scientific exchange among young researchers linked to CMAM and the university. The meeting brought together undergraduate, master’s, PhD, and postdoctoral students currently...
Registration is now open for the Laserlab-Europe & RADIATE Users’ Meeting
Registration is now open for the Laserlab-Europe & RADIATE Users’ Meeting in Nanoscience, which will be held jointly with the 1st IABA (CMAM+CNA) Users Meeting. This event, taking place at the National Centre for Accelerators (CNA) in Seville from October 19 to 21, will bring together researchers and users of the CMAM and CNA infrastructures,...
CMAM at the REI 2025 conference
Researchers and students from the Centro de Micro-Análisis de Materiales (CMAM) actively participated in REI-22, the 22nd Ions and Materials Scientific Meeting held in Madrid. They presented their latest research results in fields such as ion beam applications, materials analysis, and cultural heritage, contributing to the exchange of knowledge...
RIANA takes part in the e-MRS Spring Conference 2025
The RIANA project is pleased to announce its participation in the e-MRS (European Materials Research Society) Spring Meeting 2025, which takes place in Strasbourg (France), May 26-30. Andrés Redondo Cubero and Santanu Kumar Padhi, two researchers from CMAM, are currently participating in the European Materials Research Society (e-MRS) Spring...
Meeting between IABA ICTS Nodes
On April 23, 2025, the technical teams of CNA and CMAM, the two nodes of the distributed ICTS IABA, held a joint meeting in Seville. The session was an opportunity to share experiences, challenges, and technical developments, aiming to strengthen collaboration between the two infrastructures. In the photo, some of the participants can be seen in...
CMAM at Materials Week!
We’re excited to share that CMAM took part in Materials Week 2025 from April 2nd to 4th at Frankfurt, where she actively promoted the RIANA project — Research Infrastructure Access in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Great job and thanks to Noelia Maldonado, member of the CMAM scientific staff, for representing CMAM and spreading the word about...
Open Postdoctoral Position in Ion Beam Analysis of Operando Alkaline Metal-Ion Batteries
The Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, in collaboration with the OPERA EU Project Battery2030+, is offering a one-year postdoctoral position to investigate alkaline metal-ion batteries, specifically Li-ion (LIBs) and Na-ion (NIBs) batteries, using ion-beam techniques (IBA) at the Centro de Microanálisis de Materiales The selected researcher will be...
CMAM at MATSUS 2025 promoting RIANA project
Santanu Kumar Phadi, from the Centro de Micro-Análisis de Materiales (CMAM), is attending MATSUS 2025 to promote the RIANA project. As a key representative, he is engaging with researchers and industry leaders to showcase how RIANA facilitates access to cutting-edge research infrastructures in nanoscience and nanotechnology. His participation...
Last call for Small and Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) proposals of the ReMade@ARI project
The last call for Small and Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) proposals of the ReMade@ARI project is open for you. The ReMade-SME access track represents a great opportunity for SMEs conducting circular economy research to benefit from unique and outstanding services, including an easy and coordinated access to more than 50 European analytical...
Ionizing radiation Course: applications and safety Ionizing radiation
The Official College of Physicists (COFIS) organizes a new edition of the Continuing Training course Ionizing Radiation: applications and Safety aimed at students and graduates of Physics or other scientific-technical disciplines with interest in these subjects. The main objective of the course is to improve the preparation of students for the...
New advance in optical materials
Researchers from the Centre for Micro-Analysis of Materials and the Department of Applied Physics at the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM), in collaboration with the Laser Processing Group of the Institute of Optics of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), have achieved significant progress in the development of advanced optical...
CMAM-UAM as part of the XXIV Science and Innovation Week
As every year, the Community of Madrid, through Madri+d Fundation for Knowledge, organizes the Science and Innovation Week, where thousands of activities related to various scientific disciplines from November 4th to 17th. As part of the XXIV Science and Innovation Week, last November 6th took place the event From Theory to Practice: Navigating...
Vacancie available at CMAM (RIANA project)
The Autonomous University of Madrid has made a public call for a position at the Centre for Microanalysis of Materials (CMAM): Postdoctoral Researcher. GA 101130652 project. Research Infrastructure Access for Nanoscience and Nanotechnologies (RIANA) Qualifications required: PhD in Physics or similar area Experience in modifying and characterising...