A research institute dedicated to advanced materials and society
ICMAB-CSIC is the Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona, a multidisciplinary research institute focused on advanced functional materials and their applications in energy, electronics, health and sustainable technologies.
As part of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), ICMAB combines scientific excellence, international collaboration, advanced facilities, technology transfer and a strong commitment to society.
This About Us page brings together the institutional identity of ICMAB: its mission and vision, history and milestones, research indicators, excellence recognition, annual reports and practical contact information.
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A gateway to the institutional pages that explain who we are, where we come from and how we measure our impact.
Recognised research excellence
ICMAB has been recognised as a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence, one of the highest distinctions for research institutes in Spain.
The current MATRANS42 programme reinforces ICMAB’s leadership in advanced materials research for electronics, energy and health, while promoting knowledge transfer, open science, talent and societal impact.
An international scientific community
ICMAB brings together researchers, postdoctoral fellows, technical staff, students and support teams from different disciplines and countries.
The institute promotes collaboration, responsible research, open science, diversity, training and knowledge sharing as part of its institutional culture.