About ICMAB
About Us
Discover the mission, history, excellence, people and research impact of the Institute of Materials Science of Barcelona, a leading advanced materials research institute in Barcelona.
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.
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Mission & Vision
Institutional identity
Our purpose, values and strategic vision as a materials science institute working for future technologies and society. -
History & Achievements
ICMAB milestones
The origins, milestones and achievements that have shaped ICMAB’s evolution in materials science. -
Facts & Figures
Research indicators
Research institute indicators covering publications, projects, people, collaborations and annual research impact. -
Severo Ochoa
Recognised excellence
ICMAB’s Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence accreditation and the MATRANS42 excellence programme. -
Annual Report
External link
Access the annual report to review institutional activity, scientific output and yearly research highlights. -
Contact
General enquiries
General enquiries, address, phone, map, visitor information and supplier information for ICMAB-CSIC.
Mission, vision and institutional purpose
ICMAB creates knowledge and technologies based on advanced functional materials to address global challenges in energy, health, sustainability and future electronics.
The institute’s mission combines fundamental science, interdisciplinary collaboration and technological innovation to accelerate the development of materials that can transform society.
Advanced materials research for future technologies
Scientific excellence, innovation, talent and societal impact from Barcelona.
History, achievements and recognised excellence
From its institutional origins to its current Severo Ochoa excellence accreditation, ICMAB has built a strong international position in materials science.
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Origins
The foundation and growth of a CSIC materials science institute in Barcelona. -
Milestones
Scientific achievements and institutional development across decades. -
Excellence
Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence recognition and international positioning. -
Impact
Research, technology transfer, people and societal contribution.
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.
Research impact at a glance
ICMAB facts and figures provide transparent research institute indicators on scientific activity, people, projects, collaborations and annual research impact.
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Publications
Scientific output and publication trends. -
Projects
European and international research activity. -
People
Personnel categories and institutional community. -
Collaborations
Research networks and frequent collaborators.
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.
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